How to Pronounce Clarence Wijewardena
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Aug 03, 1943 Haputale, Sri Lanka Died on 13 Dec 1996 (aged 53)
Sri Lankan singer
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About Clarence Wijewardena
- Vithana Kuruppu Arachchilage Clarence Arthur Somasinghe Wijewardena (3 August 1943 – 13 December 1996) commonly known as Clarence Wijewardena (Sinhala: ????????? ?????????) was one of the most respected musicians in Sri Lanka, as per his popularity and contribution to revolutionise Sri Lankan Sinhala Pop Music who pioneered the use of the electric guitar in Sinhala music, in the 1960s and is often named as the father of Sri Lankan pop music - having influenced performers ranging from W.
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- Amaradeva, Premasiri Khemadasa to Athula Adhikari.
- His music is often characterised by simple melodies built around a melody that features the electric guitar - this style may be best illustrated by the song Malata Bambaraku Se.
