M. S. Fernando
Sri Lankan musician (1936–1994) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mahagamage Samson Fernando, (Sinhala: එම්. එස්. ප්රනාන්දු; 4 March 1936 - 9 April 1994), popularly as M. S. Fernando, was a Sri Lankan singer and musician.[1] He is a major player in the development of Baila music and was widely popular among Sri Lankan audiences commonly referred to as the "Baila Chakkrawarthi" (Baila emperor).[2][3]
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එම්. එස්. ප්රනාන්දු | |
Born | Mahagamage Samson Fernando (1936-03-04)March 4, 1936 Moratuwa, Sri Lanka |
Died | 9 April 1994(1994-04-09) (aged 58) Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Education | St. Anthony's College, Wattala Christ Church College, Dehiwela |
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Spouse | Tulin Fernando |
Children | 7 |
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Relatives | Walter Fernando (brother) |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1956–1994 |
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