Veteran musician Dr. Premadasa Mudunkotuwa passes away

Veteran musician Dr. Premadasa Mudunkotuwa has passed away on Monday at the age of 91, family members confirmed.

Veteran musician Dr. Premadasa Mudunkotuwa has passed away on Monday at the age of 91, family members confirmed.

He is the father of popular Sri Lankan singer Samitha Mudunkotuwa, 51, and is the husband of the late Kumari Bothota, a folk singer at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC).

Dr. Mudunkotuwa is the first Masters holder from Bhathkanda Music College, India and was the ‘Guru’ of many celebrated singers of today.