Lasith
Fernando
Singer-songwriter and guitarist · Sri Lanka
Drawing on rock, blues and roots music to show a different side of original Sinhala music.
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Biography
Lasith Fernando is a Sri Lankan singer-songwriter and guitarist. Drawing on rock, blues and roots music, his work has introduced Sri Lankan audiences to a different side of original Sinhala music.
His 2017 release “Mathaka Mal” marked his arrival on the Sri Lankan original music scene.
Lasith’s body of solo work and collaborations with various other Sri Lankan artists have earned him a name as a songwriter with a deft touch for turning universal feelings into simple, timeless music.
Collaborations
Through his nine years of making original music, Lasith has recorded and collaborated with members of The Soul, Thriloka and Glory including:
- Sarani PereraGuitars and synths on Seethala Yahana & Kelle
- Uvindu PereraBass on Yana Maga, Adare, Seethala Yahana & Kelle
- Harshan GallagePercussion on Yana Maga
- Divanka WeerasingheDrums on Yana Maga, Adare, Seethala Yahana & Kelle
- Trehan EdirisingheLyrical and composition work on Sihinayaka Sihina & Mathake Elli
gigs performed across Sri Lanka.
Lasith has performed over 500 gigs across Sri Lanka including long-term residences at:
- In On the Green Galle Face Hotel
- Mount Lavinia Hotel
- Cinnamon Lakeside
- The Doctor’s House
- Dots Bay House
Lasith has also conceptualised and organised various sold-out, original music event series including:
Bonna Hithena Sindu
A tongue-in-cheek celebration of raw, original Sri Lankan music, hosted at 80 Club of Colombo for 300+ guests.
Nidi Nathi Raya
An intimate, VH1 Storytellers-esque concert series featuring various Sri Lankan singer-songwriters, hosted at In On the Green for 120 guests.
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