{"id":93259,"date":"2022-06-07T13:56:58","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T13:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=93259"},"modified":"2022-06-07T13:56:58","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T13:56:58","slug":"lalithakala-visharada-deshamanya-manoj-peiris-in-an-effervescent-dominant-voyage-of-over-four-decades-in-the-field-of-music-by-sunil-thenabadu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/lalithakala-visharada-deshamanya-manoj-peiris-in-an-effervescent-dominant-voyage-of-over-four-decades-in-the-field-of-music-by-sunil-thenabadu\/","title":{"rendered":"Lalithakala Visharada Deshamanya Manoj Peiris in an effervescent dominant voyage of over four decades in the field of music &#8211; by Sunil Thenabadu"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #800080;\"><strong>Lalithakala Visharada Deshamanya Manoj Peiris in an effervescent dominant voyage of over four decades in the field of music &#8211; by Sunil Thenabadu<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FjvpkIxiDt4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"m_-2606430712915693006paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75799 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Sunil-Thenabadu02.jpg\" alt=\"Sunil-Thenabadu\" width=\"160\" height=\"156\" \/>There are many successful musicians today who had no other choice of career except music, so they give their hundred percent to it. To implement focusing only on a musical career, one requires a lot of confidence in oneself. Manoj Peiris is a musician who has mastered his art one who needs to give his whole time and energy to the art. A sense of adventure in a musician is a good motivator to dive deep into music and make it the only priority and path ahead. It is hard work of Manoj his stepping stone for success for approximately for\u00a0four decades. Manoj as a successful musician is into music totally practicing hard in his early days, to date too as a highly talented exponent of the \u2018Tabla\u2019,which is exclusively his ultimate passion. Manoj is a musician who does not mix passion with money as it could ruin his\u00a0career. Like all successful musicians Manoj possesses patience in abundance with the not giving up attitude. Manoj has been learning for years perhaps, still learning, practicing and honing his talents to remain at the summit of fame among so many musicians in Sri Lanka. Manoj over the years has implemented the concept of creativity to make and keep diverse audiences spellbound.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006eop\">\u00a0<\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"m_-2606430712915693006paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Manoj is the youngest only male sibling among five children.Eldest\u00a0been Malkanthi, then Nirmala,then\u00a0Niranjala Sarojini and Sakunthala all renowned vocalists barring Sakunthala who had taken part in tele dramas, who also had inherited singing skills.After\u00a0respective marriages to Sangeeth Nipun Chancellor Sanath Nandasari,Tabla\u00a0exponent Wijeratne Ranathunga and vocalist cum Rupavahini\u00a0television program producer Abeywardena Balasuriya the family became a firm knit cumulative musical family perhaps as the family with the highest amount\u00a0of music talent in native Sri Lanka This star-studded musical family was further strengthened with the emergence of talented Anuradha Nandasiri and Sevwandi Ranathunga. After the demise of Abeywardena Balasuriya Niranjala Sarojini had taken a firm stand not to sing as a huge mark of respect to her beloved husband.At\u00a0music events where Niranjala is invited her songs are sung by her equally talented nieces Anuradha and Sevwandi with inherited hereditary affiliations to fulfill her void sans any blemish. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vilRd_F7lDI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"m_-2606430712915693006paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Manoj had been the baby (\u2018hurathala\u201d) of all the sisters, had said was looked after well particularly by Malkanthi, when he was sick it had been Sakunthala. Many have questioned and are questioning why Manoj did not tie the nuptial knot. To Manoj this bachelor status he is contended with. He has however a large circle of friends mostly females. He had added the period he had lived is much more than the period ahead to live. Hence, he prefers to remain in the same vein with a history of over thirty-five years as a sought- after busy musician leading his own band with a group of competent players. Manoj had added he has got affection from so many and will be getting much needed affection from many in future in the same measure.To\u00a0him bachelor life is less cumbersome hence wishes to remain so .He had lamented that the time he has lived to date is much more than the time he has to llive, hence he prefers to remain a bachelor for the rest of his life,Manoj\u00a0is a crazy animal lover, having nine cats at home and outside he has about ten dogs parked outside his dwelling .He says if he walks on the road the dogs follow then he needs to buy them yoghurt to get himself freed.He also states that like music looking after and feeding the animals is his pleasure. It is learned when the animals fall sick, he takes them the veterinary clinic for treatment .Manoj\u00a0too looks after his health well, who never fails to have the usual walk around the area around the Pallewela\u00a0temple which he never forgets to do daily whenever time allows.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"m_-2606430712915693006paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Manoj for almost two decades had been at the pinnacle of fame as a conductor, director of music.He\u00a0is indispensable as the most sought-after musician in the field in native Sri Lanka .Manoj had toured many countries with many orchestras as a clever exponent of Tabla.He\u00a0with Jagath Wickremasinghe forming a formidable duo had backed up many prominent vocalists by accompanying them to many western countries. He had uninterruptedly catered the music leading his musical band for nearly two decades for the ITN \u2018s popular Friday night program \u2018Chat N Music\u201d to date. He is wanted by all television channels like Rupavahini, Siyatha, TV Derana, Swarnavahini, Charana TV etc.For\u00a0programs of lesser magnitude and for many indoor\u00a0concerts. He details a few players of his band to television channels where not much of music is needed.Manoj\u00a0still manages his players when two programs collide.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"m_-2606430712915693006paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">There had been several requests locally and internationally for Manoj to compile a book on his Tabla\u00a0exploits which the passionate fans were keen to follow and learn the art.Manoj recently launched his book \u201cTablawa\u201d for the benefit of all those who were keen to learn the different styles of playing the \u2018Tabla\u2019.Manoj had learnt the fundamentals from his elder brothers-in-law Visharada Sanath Nandasiri and Visharada Wijeratne Ranathunga. The contents of the book it is learnt that is sufficient to sit from professional examinations up to the Tabla\u00a0Visharada phase.He also wishes to mention the names of Tabla\u00a0exponent wizards DR Pieris ,\u00a0PV Nandasiri and Dr Rohana Weerasinghe \u2018gurus\u2019 from whom he had learnt the craft.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"m_-2606430712915693006paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0In compiling the book Manoj had said there are four schools (Charana) in Tabla.He\u00a0had learnt the Delhi Charana. In the book there are all four chapters well explained for learners to grasp.All\u00a0these Manoj has explained in simple form. The book was launched recently in the presence of the President and the Prime Minister when the first copies were handed over in a glittering ceremony.Later Manoj received the \u201cRaigam\u00a0Lifetime Achievement Award\u201d selected by a special jury and the Raigama\u00a0group.This\u00a0award was given to Manoj apart from his contribution to music and for completing thirty-five years of uninterrupted service to music in the country.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"m_-2606430712915693006paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">Manoj is still very enthusiastic in this field continuing his contribution to music leading a bunch of efficient players to enthrall many diverse audiences watching television, indoor \u00a0concerts.All\u00a0music lovers would wish him good health and longevity in his future career.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"m_-2606430712915693006paragraph\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YpvDAExYyJY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/span><u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"m_-2606430712915693006paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><em>Sunil Thenabadu<\/em> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-2606430712915693006paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><em><strong><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">e mail\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:sthenabadu@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006normaltextrun\">sthenabadu@hotmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-2606430712915693006paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-US\"><wbr \/><em><strong>whatsApp<\/strong><\/em>\u00a00061444533242<\/span><\/span><span class=\"m_-2606430712915693006eop\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lalithakala Visharada Deshamanya Manoj Peiris in an effervescent dominant voyage of over four decades in the field of music &#8211; by Sunil Thenabadu There are many successful musicians today who had no other choice of career except music, so they give their hundred percent to it. 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