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    Veteran musician Amaradeva passes away Featured

    November 03, 2016

    Veteran musician Pandit W.D. Amaradeva, who was hospitalized this morning passed away at 88 years.


    Pandit  Amaradeva had been the recipient of numerous awards including the Philippine Ramon Magsaysay Award (2001), Indian Padma Sri Award (2002)[7] and Sri Lankan "President's Award of Kala Keerthi" (1986) and Deshamanya Award (1998). In 2003 the French government awarded him the prestigious honour; Officer (officer). He has also represented Sri Lanka in many forums including the UNESCO 1967 Manila Symposium.



    Born in December 1927 as Wannakuwatta Waduge Don Albert Perera  he wasbetter known by his adopted name Amaradeva.

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