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Dinesh Subasinghe
Sri Lankan composer, violinist and music producer (born 1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dinesh Subasinghe (born 10 July 1979) is a Sri Lankan composer, violinist, and music producer. He composed Karuna Nadee, a Buddhist oratorio,[1] and re-introduced a lost, ancient musical instrument known as the ravanahatha to Sri Lanka.[2][3][4] He is also a film and television composer whose works integrate western and eastern classical music with electronic music, Buddhist music, folk music, traditional orchestral arrangements, and world music genres.[5] From 2002 to 2009 he led the pop classical band, Dee R Cee Members.[4][6]
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![]() Dinesh Subasinghe at the 'Devraka Tharu' Concert 2018 at the Nelumpokuna Theater | |
Background information | |
Born | (1979-07-10) 10 July 1979 (age 45) Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Genres | Film score, classical, Buddhist music, alternative rock, religious music, pop music, Celtic music, folk music, Sri Lankan Passion plays |
Occupation(s) | Composer, violinist, music arranger, music producer, music director, actor |
Instrument(s) | Violin, Ravanahatha, Guitar, Mandolin, Kingri, Ekthar, Banjo, Erhu |
Years active | 1998–present |
Labels | M entertainment |
In 2015-2016 Dinesh received Sri Lankan attention for the film score of Ho Gaana Pokuna children movie.[7] He has nominated for 10 film awards & won six awards out of that including Derana Film Awards, Presidential Film Awards, Hiru Golden Film Award & Signis Awards, in 2016-2017 . he became the most youngest composer to score music for 97 Tele-dramas for Sri Lankan TV.
Subasinghe received the Toyp Award Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) in 2016 for his contribution to Sri Lankan arts.[8] In 2018 he received the 'Asia Inspiration Award' at the 2nd south Asian youth summit.[9][10] In 2019 he received the 'India Peace Prize' at the 3rd south Asian Youth summit in New Delhi India.[11]
He did the music score for Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin teledrama and directed music of 'Tone Poem'/Baila sade & Imorich tunes musical series.[12][13]