Pawada Daala (C.D. Fonseka & Mignone Ratnam Song) - Shiroma Fonseka

Compannage Daniel Fonseka, better known as C.D.Fonseka was born on the 27th February 1932 in Moratuwa. He received his education at St. Sebastian's College Moratuwa.

From his early childhood he took a keen interest in music, and followed foot steps of his father who was associated with Sinhala drama and cinema. At the tender age of 18 he released his first song 'Kandukaraye' written by Bertram Denipitiya.

He entered into professional music scene in 1950 and had continued success for 34 years with over 100 songs recorded. With his song 'Malsara' in 'Senasuma Kothenada', opened door for C.D. to enter into Sinhala cinema .

C.D. released his only cassette 'Oyata Rathney' in 1985. Fonseka bade farewell to the music world on the 11th May 1986.

This video was broadcasted by ITN on their programme Sanhinda. ITN owns the only live video recording that exists of C.D. Fonseka that was made in 1985.

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[goonewj]

@fon2109

Thanks for the comment. I agree with you, and said same to Shirmila.  Family should get together and fill the vaccum left by the untimely departure of CD, and take his music to the next level.

- Jude

[fon2109]

WOW<<<<<<< Well done , its good to see you both "Back" singing, Daddy would have been proud to see you two on stage,please add more songs, love always.