Anton Jones
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Anton Jones (Sinhala: ඇන්ටන් ජෝන්ස්; 3 June 1937 – 21 February 2016) was a Sri Lankan singer and songwriter.[1] Considered as a prominent Baila singer in Sri Lanka, Jones had several hits, including Mini Gawuma and Uyala Pihala.[2] His songs are composed about special events that took place in this country, thus becoming the only singer who sang based on real events.[3]
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ඇන්ටන් ජෝන්ස් | |
Born | (1937-06-03)3 June 1937 |
Died | 22 February 2016(2016-02-22) (aged 78) Kalubowila, Sri Lanka |
Education | St.Sebastian's College, Moratuwa |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, stenographer |
Spouse | Iris Jones |
Children | 4 |
Relatives | Wally Bastiansz (uncle) |
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Years active | 1956–2008 |
Labels | Torana |
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