Sound
Premasiri Khemadasa
Born — Died
1937-01-25 — 2008-10-24
Place of birth
Wadduwa, Sri Lanka
Known for
Sound
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Dr. Premasiri Khemadasa (1937–2008), widely known as "Khemadasa Master," was a pioneering Sri Lankan composer who revolutionized the island's musical landscape. He is celebrated for creating a unique "Sri Lankan sound" by fusing traditional Sinhala folk music and Indian ragas with Western classical structures and harmonies.