Forty years ago, on 20th April 1983, we lost for ever the genius of the Sinhala wordsmith extraordinaire, whose life was cut short suddenly and prematurely at age of only 52 years. It is said that ...

Pandit Amaradewa was hospitalized this morning following a cardiac emergency. He was being treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital. Wannakuwatta Waduge Don Albert ...

The foundation stone was laid for the ‘Amaradewa Asapuwa’, the musical monastery to be constructed in memory of late Pandit W.D. Amaradewa yesterday (28/08) at Apegama, Battaramulla under the ...

The foundation stone laying ceremony for ‘Amaradewa Asapuwa’, the musical monastery to be constructed in memory of Pandit W.D. Amaradewa will be held on August 28 at Apegama premises In Battaramulla.

As a response to the request made by legendary musician Pandit Amaradewa before his demise to establish a music centre for the benefit of future generations, President Maithripala Sirisena headed a ...

The funeral of late veteran artiste Dr. Pandit W.D. Amaradewa was held with full state honours at the Independence Square. The mortal remains of Pandit Amaradewa were placed on a special podium ...

Wimala Amaradewa, widow of Amaradewa, grieves during his funeral at Independence Square in Colombo on 4 November 4, 2016. – AFP Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena (C) assists in carrying the ...

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Veteran musician Pandit Amaradewa has passed away at the age of 88, a family member told Ada Derana. Pandit Amaradewa was hospitalized this morning following a cardiac emergency. He was being treated ...