Sound
Premasiri Khemadasa
Born Jan 25, 1937 — Died Oct 24, 2008
From Wadduwa, Sri Lanka
Biography
Dr. Premasiri Khemadasa (1937–2008), widely known as "Khemadasa Master," was a pioneering Sri Lankan composer who revolutionized the island's musical landscape. He is celebrated for creating a unique "Sri Lankan sound" by fusing traditional Sinhala folk music and Indian ragas with Western classical structures and harmonies.
Also Known As
Premasiri Kemadasa Khemadasa Master
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