Rahase Kiwwa (C.D. Fonseka Song) - Sheroma Fonseka
Compannage Daniel Fonseka, better known as C.D.Fonseka was born on the 27th February 1932 in Moratuwa. He received his education at St. Sebastian's College Moratuwa. From his early childhood he took a keen interest in music, and followed foot steps of his father who was associated with Sinhala drama and cinema. At the tender age of 18 he released his first song 'Kandukaraye' written by Bertram Denipitiya. He entered into professional music scene in 1950 and had continued success for 34 years with over 100 songs recorded. With his song 'Malsara' in 'Senasuma Kothenada', opened door for C.D. to enter into Sinhala cinema . C.D. released his only cassette 'Oyata Rathney' in 1985. Fonseka bade farewell to the music world on the 11th May 1986. This video was broadcasted by ITN on their programme Sanhinda. ITN owns the only live video recording that exists of C.D. Fonseka that was made in 1985.
Compannage Daniel Fonseka, better known as C.D.Fonseka was born on the 27th February 1932 in Moratuwa. He received his education at St. Sebastian's College Moratuwa. From his early childhood he took a keen interest in music, and followed foot steps of his father who was associated with Sinhala drama and cinema. At the tender age of 18 he released his first song 'Kandukaraye' written by Bertram Denipitiya. He entered into professional music scene in 1950 and had continued success for 34 years with over 100 songs recorded. With his song 'Malsara' in 'Senasuma Kothenada', opened door for C.D. to enter into Sinhala cinema . C.D. released his only cassette 'Oyata Rathney' in 1985. Fonseka bade farewell to the music world on the 11th May 1986. This video was broadcasted by ITN on their programme Sanhinda. ITN owns the only live video recording that exists of C.D. Fonseka that was made in 1985.