Nadula Nirna Liyanage


Now Performs
  • Discipline: Traditional Music & Folk Singing
  • Teacher: Rohan Shaminda
  • Institution, place and country: Rivisara Drum Institute Colombo Sri Lanka
  • State/City: Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Composer: Traditional / Folk Heritage of Sri Lanka (Thammattama Oral Tradition)
    Name of the Piece: Rhythmic Suite for Thammattama and Traditional Sri Lankan Drums

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ABOUT THIS PERFORMANCE:
This video submission showcases the rich rhythmic architecture of Sri Lanka’s classical drumming heritage, focusing primarily on the Thammattama (the traditional twin-headed folk drum played with curved cane sticks).

The performance brings to life a collection of traditional rhythmic patterns and structures passed down through Sri Lanka’s historic oral traditions. Executed in an authentic style completely from memory (by heart), the piece highlights the unique tonal identity, intricate stick techniques, and energetic expressions central to Sri Lankan folk percussion heritage.

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