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Endada Manike - Ananda Samarakoon | Sitar Cover by Pradeep Ratnayake

Introducing "Sitar Gee Rava", a captivating video series that showcases the innovative and nostalgic musical experimentation of the accomplished musician Pradeep Ratnayake. In this series, Ratnayake takes the beloved Sri Lankan tunes composed by late musical legends and elevates them to new heights. As you embark on this musical journey, you will not only witness the beauty of Sri Lankan traditional melodies but also learn about the history and evolution of Sri Lankan music. In this video, Pradeep Ratnayake is excited to share with you his performance of open Jawari - Ravi Shankar style on the sitar. He wants to express his gratitude to the talented musicians who played with him on this piece, including Hemapala Perera on flute, Mahinda Bandara on guitar, the late Shastrapati Wijeyratne Ranatunga on tabla, Anthony Surendra on bass guitar, and Rangan on percussion. Pradeep's unique playing style is the Maihar Gharana style, and he is one of the rare sitar players who perform open Jawari style for songs, which is closest to the human voice range in his instrument. Sri Lanka's music tradition dates back several centuries and has been influenced by musicians from various communities. One of the earliest pioneers of Sinhala music was John De Silva, who wrote and composed many popular songs and plays in the early 20th century. This laid the foundation for the development of modern Sinhala music, which emerged in the 1940s and 1950s with important figures like Ananda Samarakoon and B.S. Perera. Samarakoon was a pioneer in incorporating traditional Sri Lankan music into his compositions, while Perera was a prominent music director in the film industry, composing music for many popular films. Sinhala music continued to evolve in the 1960s and 1970s, influenced by Western pop and rock music. Key figures in this transformation included Mohomad Ghouse and Susil Premarathne, who experimented with new sounds and fused traditional Sri Lankan music with Western styles. Legendary musician W.D. Amaradewa also made significant contributions to Sinhala music during the 20th century, earning him the title of "Maestro." He blended traditional Sri Lankan music with modern sounds, preserving and promoting these traditions for future generations. Today, Sinhala music remains a vibrant and dynamic art form, with a diverse range of artists and styles, from traditional folk music to modern pop and rock, reflecting the rich history and cultural heritage of Sri Lanka. Experience the exceptional playing skills of a contemporary Sitarist, in his sitar covers, which showcase a unique blend of traditional and contemporary music. He infuses his music with creativity and passion, adding his own creative flair that brings a new dimension to the music. His skill and dedication as a musician are reflected in the way he uses the sitar to convey a range of emotions, just like a human singer. Album: සිතාර් ගී රාව - Sitar Gee Rava, Pradeep Ratnayake Song: Endada Manike New Music Direction: Pradeep Ratnayake Year: 1991 Recording engineer: Augie Ranaweera Producer: Lancelot Rupasinghe