Shelton Premaratne
Shelton Premaratne | |
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ෂෙල්ටන් ප්රේමරත්න | |
| Born | 1931 Ceylon |
| Died | (aged 94) Sydney, Australia |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation(s) | music composer, instrumentalist and music director |
Shelton Premaratne (Sinhala: ෂෙල්ටන් ප්රේමරත්න) (1931 – 30 May 2024) was a Sri Lankan music composer, instrumentalist and music director.[1]
Career[edit]
Shelton made his mark in Sinhala music at a time when Sinhala music was loosely inspired by tunes from Hindi music and Tamil music from India. He went on to stamp his authority with the introduction of unique music catering to the Sri Lankan audience.[2]
He served as a music director in over 30 stage productions which also includes Henry Jayasena’s popular theatre production Hunuwataye Kathawa (The Caucasian Chalk Circle), and also served as a music composer for at least 21 Sinhala films including Daskon, Romeo Juliet Kathawak and Hithaka Pipunu Mal.[3][4] He also educated several students about the essence of music and had also contributed significantly to arts and culture in his illustrious career spanning over six decades.[1]
Discography[edit]
- Ekamath Eka Rataka (1958)
- Ma Alaya Kala Tharuniya (1959)
- Gehanu Geta (1959)
- Vanamala (1960)
- Daskon (1962)
- Sihina Hathak (1966)
- Hangi Hora (1968)
- Romeo Juliet Kathawak (1969)
- Baduth Ekka Horu (1969)
- Pick Pocket (1969)
- Kalana Mithuro (1971)
- Ma Hene Reeri Yaka (1971)
Death[edit]
He died on 30 May 2024 at the age of 94 in Sydney, Australia. The death of his news was confirmed by fellow musician Keerthi Pasquel via a Facebook post.[3][5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Shelton Premaratne - ෂෙල්ටන් ප්රේමරත්න - Sinhala Cinema Database". www.films.lk. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ^ "Shelton Premaratne passes away - Breaking News | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ^ a b "Veteran Sri Lankan musician Shelton Premaratne passes away". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ^ "Veteran Sri Lankan musician Shelton Premaratne passes away". Latest in the News Sphere | The Morning. 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
- ^ "Veteran musician Shelton Premaratne passes away". www.dailynews.lk. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
