Jagath Wickramasinghe
| Jagath Wickramasinghe | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1966 Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Known for | Sinhala music |
Jagath Wickramasinghe (born 1966) is a Sri Lankan musician. His best-known songs are "Saagara Tharangaa," "Mage Nango," "Pemvantayin Se," and "Obe Sina Langa." He is currently one of the three judges on Sirasa Superstar.[1]
Wickramasinghe initially pursued a career as an engineer, but later decided to become a musician like his parents. His career took off after his songs were played on stations owned by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.[1]
Wickramasinghe signed on as a judge on Sirasa Superstar in 2005 motivated by the chance to help musicians achieve success.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Sirasa super star program boosts artistes - Jagath Wickramasinghe". Sunday Observer. 2006. Retrieved 2007-05-19.
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