Khemadasa bestowed upon us a rich heritage of music - President

President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a condolence message on the death of Music Maestro Premasiri Khemadasa said Khemadasa has bestowed upon us a rich heritage of music. "This highly outstanding artiste was born at Thalpitiya, Panadura and had his education both at Sri Sumangala Vidayalaya and St. John's College, Panadura," President Rajapaksa said. The President said: "Khemadasa began his music career at Sangeetha Manjaree, Maradana and went onto the zenith of the career which

enriched songs, dramas, teledramas and above all the cinema right throughout his long sojourn in the field.

Premasiri Khemadasa has bestowed upon us a rich heritage of music which included music traditions from the universe as well.

I also pay my respects to his rare qualities including his political wisdom and people friendly manners.

It is the duty of the music loving Sri Lankans to continue his mission. that is the greatest respect they can pay in this great musicians. I convey my condolence to the bereaved family and his children."