The combination of Clarence, Annesly, and Indrani were called the "Sinhala Pop Trio". With Malawana as the lead singer, the "Moonstones" entered the pop music scene and dominated the scene with hits like "Mango Nanda", "Kalu Mama" and many other songs which were later recorded with singer Indrani Perera as the female vocalist. Then, he formed the group "Moonstones" with singer Annesley Malewana, who was introduced to Clarence by his friend Premasinghe Marambe. There Wijewardene abandoned a three month planting career at Penrith Estate in Avissawella to start a music career, and fell in love and married the daughter of his landlord in Butugedere.Īt that time, Wijewardene started a three men band without a name. This change of ambition came when his family moved to Butugedere in Ratnapura in 1964. In his youth he started to work as an planter but abandoned this career to take up a career in music. Still people love his songs and specially his unique voice.Ĭlarence Wijewardene was born in 1943 to an estate doctor at the Brampton Estate and his wife. “Clarence” well known artist among Sri Lankans, who inspired the Sri Lankan music era in 70’s and 80’s with his great skills.
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