Services rendered by Lionel Algama will always be remembered - President

President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a condolence message on the death of veteran musician Visharada Lionel Algama states that the veteran musician has rendered a yeoman service to uplift of the local music field during a career spanning nearly five decades.

Following is the full text of the condolence message President Mahinda Rajapaksa has sent to the wife of Lionel Algama:

“I was shocked and saddened after hearing the news of the demise of your beloved husband, veteran musician Visharada Lionel Algama.

“Musician Lionel Algama rendered a yeoman service for the uplift of the local music field committing his wealth and labour for nearly five decades.

“Having directed music for several stage dramas including ‘Nari Bena’ Lionel Algama could entertain his music fans for decades after becoming a film music director for the film ‘Patachara’ and subsequently composing music for ‘Parasathu Mal’, ‘Maureege Kathawa’, ‘Bandura Mal’, ‘Bambara Geethaya’.

“Even though Lionel Algama who brought great happiness and satisfaction to the minds and hearts of the people leaves us today, his memory and work will live in the hearts of music fans of this country forever.

“I offer my condolences to you, your three children - Channa, Madara and Anuradha and all his family members and relatives at this grief stricken moment.”

“May he attain Nibbana.”