Artist of the Week - Gayantha Wijerathne
Written by Administrator    Monday, 26 July 2010 00:00    PDF Print E-mail

weekly-artist35Gayantha Wijerathne

Gayantha was awarded credibility for his first performance and thus entered the Sri Lankan Music Industry.

At this stage he was able to change the form of the Music Industry and make new performances and thereby became very popular among the music lovers.  Gayantha is a popular Sri Lankan Singer and Composer.  Gayantha started he carrier as a solo Singer in late 2004.

Early life and carrier
Gayantha completed his early education at St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala and entered Jayawardenapura University and obtained his BSc degree.   From his young ages he loved Music.

He was able to form a Music Band first by doing piano music as a hobby and then learning to play the drums and guitar.  As a Band Leader, Key boardist, Three piece band and in one man shows he has achieved a lot of experience.

Due to his likeness music became a hobby in his life.  Then he started doing new performances in his own recording studio.

Awards
2004    -    Swarna Jothi Music Award – Best Young Music Producer
2008    -    Sumathi Awards – Best Music Video Production of the year

Music
2002 – 2004 – Rawum Kade, Ruwina, Malee and Sudu Pata Mal songs became very popular on Sri Lankan radio channels.

He has composed songs for many popular Singers.

At present he is engaged in performance activities in this Studio in Colombo and Mawathagama.

Name         :    Gayantha Wijerathne
Born        :    18th May
Origin        :    Sri Lanka
Kandy Road, Mawathagama
Genre        :    Pop, Hip Hop, Rock and Classical
Occupation    :    Singer, Song Writer, and Composer
Instruments    :    Piano and Key Boards
Year present    :    1992 to date

 

Last Updated ( Monday, 26 July 2010 13:47 )