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Pradeep Ratnayake

Pradeep Ratnayake, Sitar Wijeratne Ranatunga, Tabla, UdakkiKarunaratne Bandara, Kandyan Drum, Tammatamma, Ghatam Lakshman Joseph de Saram, Violin Alston Joachim, Bass Guitar  These are original compositions by Pradeep Ratnayake. At the heart of most of his work, a traditional melody of Sri Lanka can be found, taken from the folk songs of his people or from the complex and rich tradition of dance in his country. Weaving that into the core of his work, he celebrates also the other music traditions of the world, like classical, jazz and rock, finding in all, a beauty that inspires and unites.

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Pradeep Ratnayake 11/7/05: Pradeep Ratnayake

One of Sri Lanka’s rising stars draws inspiration from classical Indian music, Sri Lankan folk tunes, percussion rhythms, and western music, bringing a new dimension to the sitar. In cooperation with the Embassy of Sri Lanka

Pradeep Ratnayake

One of Sri Lanka’s rising stars draws inspiration from classical Indian music, Sri Lankan folk tunes, percussion rhythms, and western music, bringing a new dimension to the sitar. In cooperation with the Embassy of Sri Lanka

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