The music of Sri Lanka originates in cultural traditions deriving from three influences: the religious practices of your momisim, the aftereffects of Portuguese colonization, and the commercial and historical influence of Indian culture - specifically, Bollywood cinema. Bollywood (Hindi: , Urdu: ) is the informal term popularly used for Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. ...

Buddhism is said to have arrived in Sri Lanka after the Buddha's visit to the island in 3000 BC. Though it is debated as to how the Buddha made this journey, many believe that he did so by traveling across Rama's Bridge (the land bridge that is believed to have once connected the two present-day nations of India and Sri Lanka). Following this visit, it is believed that many of the local populous began converting to the Theravada sect of Buddhism, and it is the influence of this faith that would later begin to manifest itself in Sri Lankan music. Siddhartha and Gautama redirect here. ... (31st century BC - 30th century BC - 29th century BC - other centuries) (4th millennium BC - 3rd millennium BC - 2nd millennium BC) Events 2925 - 2776 BC - First Dynasty wars in Egypt 2900 BC - Beginning of the Early Dynastic Period I in Mesopotamia. ... Ramas Bridge, also called Nalas Bridge and Adams Bridge is a chain of limestone shoals, between the islands of Mannar, near northwestern Sri Lanka, and Rameswaram, off the southeastern coast of India. ... Theravada (Pāli: theravāda (cf Sanskrit: स्थविरवाद sthaviravāda); literally, the Teaching of the Elders, or the Ancient Teaching) is the oldest surviving Buddhist school, and for many centuries has been the predominant religion of Sri Lanka (about 70% of the population[1]) and most of continental Southeast Asia (Cambodia...

Portuguese colonizers arrived centuries after the Buddha, in the mid 1400s, bringing with them cantiga ballads, ukuleles and guitars; as well as African slaves (referred to, historically, as kaffrinhas), who brought with them a style of music now referred to as baila. The people of these two regions, and the musical traditions they brought with them, served to contribute further to the diverse musical roots of modern Sri Lankan music. This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Illustration by Arthur Rackham of the ballad The Twa Corbies A ballad is a story, usually a narrative or poem, in a song. ... The ukulele (from Hawaiian: , pronounced ), variantly spelled ukelele (particularly in the UK), or alternately abbreviated uke, is a chordophone classified as a plucked lute; it is a subset of the guitar family of instruments, generally with four strings or four courses of strings. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... Slave redirects here. ... Baila is the term used to describe a form of dance music popular on the island of Sri Lanka. ...

Endemic Instruments (The Béra)

 According to the historical record available today, it is believed that several instruments originated within the tribal groups that once inhabited the island presently known as Sri Lanka. Among these, seven remain in use: 

1. Gáta Béra - Also referred to as the Kandyan Drum; it is a double-headed, barrel-shaped drum, that is played by hand).

2. Thammátama - A twin-drum (similar to the bongo) that is played with two sticks instead of by hand. Bongos Bongo drums or bongos are a percussion instrument made up of two small drums attached to each other. ...

3. Yak Béra - Also referred to as the Low Country Drum; it is a double-headed, barrel-shaped drum, that is played by both hands (one in one side).

4. Udákkiya - A small, hour-glass shaped drum, that is played with one hand while the other hand modifies the tension of a cloth wrapped around its centere (thereby changing the pitch of the drum-head) .

5. Hand Răbāna - A drum similar to the tambourine (except in that it does not possess metal jingles) “Buben” redirects here. ...

6. Daŭla - A double-headed, barrel-shaped drum played by hand (on one side), and by a stick (on the opposite side).

7. Bench Răbāna - Similar to the hand rabana, except larger (it is often played by three to eight individuals simultaneously).

In addition to these drums, a new drum was recently created (in 2000) by Sri Lankan musician Kalasoori Piyasāra Shilpadhipathi, referred to as the Gaŭla - it is a barrel-shaped instrument containing one head from the Gáta Béra, and one from the Daŭla. A set of rudiments (practice rhythms) were also created by him to accommodate the instrument's unique tone.

Also in addition to these drums, the dhōlki is also used by many musicians - though this drum is believed to have descended from those brought to Sri Lanka from India - unlike the aforementioned instruments; which are believed to have existed in Sri Lanka prior to the arrival of the first Indian explorers (though this is difficult to verify due to the proximity of the two nations to one another - it is impossible to say, with any degree of certainty, that no cultural exchange occurred between the peoples of southern India and Sri Lanka prior to any particular date in history).

A Brief History of 'Modern' Sri Lankan Music

For many years, what were considered new Sri Lankan pop songs (other than baila songs), were, in large part, drawn heavily upon melodies found in Indian films - adapted to a Sri Lankan audience by substituting their original lyrics with Sinhala/Tamil lyrics. Baila is the term used to describe a form of dance music popular on the island of Sri Lanka. ...

The earliest stars of Sri Lankan recorded music came from the theater at a time when the traditional open-air drama (referred to in Sinhala as kolam, sokari or nadagam) remained the most popular form of entertainment. A 1903 album, entitled Nurthi, is the first recorded album to come out of Sri Lanka via Radio Ceylon. The station, which had long held a monopoly over Sri Lanka's airwaves, had been established in 1925, and one of Sri Lanka's pioneering broadcasters,Vernon Corea, almost immediately grasped the opportunity to introduce Sri Lankan Music on the English Services of Radio Ceylon. For other usages see Theatre (disambiguation) Theater (American English) or Theatre (British English and widespread usage among theatre professionals in the US) is that branch of the performing arts concerned with acting out stories in front of an audience using combinations of speech, gesture, music, dance, sound and spectacle — indeed... Sinhalese or Sinhala (සිංහල, ISO 15919: , pronounced ], earlier referred to as Singhalese) is the mother tongue of the Sinhalese, the largest ethnic group of Sri Lanka. ... Year 1903 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... Radio Ceylon is the oldest radio station in Asia. ... Year 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Vernon Corea; radio broadcaster Corea was a pioneer broadcaster with 45 years of public service broadcasting both in Sri Lanka and the UK. He joined Radio Ceylon, South Asias oldest radio station, in 1957 and later the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation. ...

During the early 1960s, music that had been produced for Indian films had grown to become the most popular kind of music in Sri Lanka. Conversely; Sri Lankan stars like Sunil Shantha found greater popularity among Indian audiences than those in their homeland - by 1963, Radio Ceylon had more Indian listeners than Sri Lankan ones. Shantha, Molligoda, and other songwriters (most notably Mahagama Sekara), however, realized the importance of reaching the people they had long overlooked, and began the Sri Lankan Artistic Revolution. This class of songwriters is now remembered for its deeply poetic, and honestly expressed, ideas - many of which also promoted a sense of nationalism in a nation that had received independence less than a generation before in 1948 (Ananda Samarakoon, a prominent songwriter of the period, later wrote Sri Lanka's national anthem). The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1958 to the end of 1974. ... Sunil Santha (1915–1981) was a renown and influential Sri Lankan singer. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion, because: not notable; stub If you disagree with its speedy deletion, please explain why on its talk page or at Wikipedia:Speedy deletions. ... Eugène Delacroixs Liberty Leading the People, symbolizing French nationalism during the July Revolution 1830. ... Ananda Samarakone (b. ... A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a countrys government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people. ...

At the peak of this revolution, musicians such as Mohamed Ghouse, Nimal Mendis, Premasiri Kernadasa and W. D. Amaradeva began pioneering a uniquely Sri Lankan style of film music. This was followed, in the mid-1960s, by the introduction of pop groups such as Los cabelleros led by Neville Fernando, The La Bambas, The Humming Birds and Los Muchachos; all of whom played calypso-style baila borrowing their style from Caribbean folk-singer Harry Belafonte. This mixture of Caribbean calypso with native baila was dominated by two groups: The Moonstones, and The Golden Chimes led by musicians Annesley Malewana and Clarence Wijewardene. The original entry was modified and re-written containing false information substituing the name Gamage, taking credit for Nimal Mendis entire career. ... Wannakulawattawaduge Don Albert Perera (born December 5, 1927 in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka), better known by his adopted name Amaradeva, is a renowned Sri Lankan vocalist and musical composer, whose trademark musical style incoporates Sinhala folk music with Indian ragas. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1958 to the end of 1974. ... La Bambas was an influential Sri Lankan music group, comprised of Priya Peiris, Rollinson Ferdinando, Brian Fernando and Lasla Fernando. ... Harold George Belafonte, Jr. ... West Indies redirects here. ... Calypso is a style of Afro-Caribbean music which originated in Trinidad at about the start of the 20th century. ... The Moonstones was an influential Sri Lankan band, led by Clarence Wijewardene and Annesley Malewana. ... Annesley Malewana is an influential Sri Lankan musician. ... Clarence Wijewardene Clarence Wijewardene (b. ...

Sri Lankan pop/filmi music managed to hold a large portion of Sri Lanka's market during the late 1960s and early 1970s, but by 1980, Indian film music had again displaced local musicians as the highest-selling sector of the Sri Lankan music industry. The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1958 to the end of 1974. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ...

Western classical music has been studied and performed in Sri Lanka since its introduction during the British Colonial period of the 19th century. The upper middle-class and upper-class citizens of the country have traditionally formed the pedagogues, students, and audience of the Western classical tradition in the country, although western music is also offered as a subject at secondary schools and at tertiary level. The Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka is one of the oldest western orchestras in South Asia. [1]. Many Sri Lankans have continued to reach the upper echelons of classical performance, including world renowned cellist Rohan de Saram, White House pianist Rohan de Silva [2], and many other composers, organists, and orchestral performers. Classical music is a broad, somewhat imprecise term, referring to music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of, European art, ecclesiastical and concert music, encompassing a broad period from roughly 1000 to the present day. ... For other uses, see White House (disambiguation). ...

Since 1998, Many Pop/R&B groups have emerged in Sri Lanka - the most prominent of which is known as Bathiya and Santhush (these two musicians are considered pioneers in contemporary Sri Lankan pop, having begun performing in 1998 with female singer Ashanthi and rapper Randhir). Among their accomplishments; they are the first Sri Lankan group to be signed to an international record label (Sony BMG), and were an integral component in the label's entrance into the nation's music industry in 2002/2003. They have received international awards for their compositions, and have performed in several countries - including on BBC radio in the UK. The artist M.I.A. is an electric artist living in London who is of Sri Lankan ancestry. M.I.A. has recently reached acclaim in the United States. Other Western styles of music, such as rock and heavy metal, are also popular among the middle and upper class youth of the country. Bathiya & Santhush is a popular Sri Lankan pop/rap duo composed of Bathiya Jayakody and Santhush Weeraman. ... Ashanthi is Sri Lankans first and only female R&B / Hip Hop artist to be signed to an International record label (Sony - 2003, Universal 2007). ... For other uses, see MIA. Mathangi Maya Arulpragasam (July 17, 1977), a British vocalist, songwriter, composer, record producer and visual artist, is a Tamil of Jaffna origin. ... This article is about the genre. ... Heavy metals, in chemistry, are chemical elements of a particular range of atomic weights. ...

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See also

• Baila - The style of music inspired by Portuguese.

Baila is the term used to describe a form of dance music popular on the island of Sri Lanka. ...

References

• Discover Sri Lanka

External links

• Sri Lankan Music Portal
• Miyuru Gee
• Sinhala Jukebox
• Sri Lankan Entertainment and download Portal
• Pahan Silu Music Video - Siripada