As the male singer failed to reach the quality recording, Albert Perera had the fortune to sing two songs “Aei kare yamek aale” and “Bhawe bheetha hera” for ‘Asokamala’ his debut in playback singing. Impressed by the resounding skills of violinist Albert Perera, Ghouse Master enrolled him in his orchestra. Mohamed Ghouse famously known as Ghouse Master an Indian musician was in Sri Lanka for direction of music for the historic Sinhala film ‘Asokamala’ screened in 1947. At the beginning he played by ear and later mastered the instrument with competence to the zenith of its glory. He was 17 yrs of age when he won the Gold Medal for his magnificent performance of a violin recital at Moratuwa. Encouraged by the innate talents at the age of 8 years his father a carpenter by profession carved a violin of his own and gifted to this future fastest musical brain of all times. Known by his birth name W.D.Albert Perera was born on Decemin Koralawella, Moratuwa. Amaradeva is regarded as the legendary musical genius of the era. Its popularity among young and old in every household, musical function and school excursion reminds the immortal name of the world acclaimed Sri Lanakn music maestro Amaradeva the national treasure of Sri Lanka. Shantha Mae Rae Yaame the song resonating at the apex of Pandith Dr W.D. By Dickson Hemantha – Gaithersburg, State of Maryland, USA (Asian Tribune)
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