Indrachapa Liyanage (Sinhala: ඉන්ද්රචාපා ලියනගේ; born January 13, 1982) is a Sri Lankan singer. He has completed his debut album Abinishkramanaya (renunciation), but it has not been officially released yet.
Indrachapa Liyanage ඉන්ද්රචාපා ලියනගේ | |
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 Chapa performing at Acoustic Brew | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Indrachapa Liyanage |
| Also known as | Chapa, Chapiii,Chopa |
| Born | May 13, 1981 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Genres | Rock, western classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer |
| Instrument | Vocals/guitar |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Biography
editIndrachapa Liyanage was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 13, 1982, and studied at Royal College, Horana up to O/L's then Ananda College Colombo. His music career started in the year 2000, with his school mate Kasun Kalhara in their own project. They released an album called Haritha Nimnaye, and it was a very successful release, and the album introduced them to a huge fan base. But in the years of 2004 and 2005, they closed down their project and went on to each make their own music, though they continued to work together on occasion.[1]
Lately Indrachapa has moved on to rock music and doing experiments to create a "Sri Lankan Identity" rock style. His main aim is to popularize rock music among the majority of the country. He has released a single called "Ginidal" which was his first single.[2]
Indrachapa has performed over 20 domestic major concerts and several abroad along with other artists.[3][4]
In 2010, he entered the movie industry by composing the theme song for the movie How I Wonder What You Are.
Personal life
editIndrachapa is the youngest member in his family. He has three elder brothers: Saumya Liyanage Saman Liyanage and Aloka Liyanage. His father, Hemasiri Liyanage, is a veteran Sri Lankan actor.
Indrachapa is married to actress Samanalee Fonseka.[citation needed]
Discography
edit- Abinishkramanaya (Renunciation)
- Adaraya Anshumathrayak (Love is a Confession)
- Dasin
- Ginidal
- Irunu Aththatu (2011)[5]
- Piyawuna Deneth Nidimathin
- Sinhayo (for the 2011 Cricket World Cup)
- Ulkapathayak (Falling Star)[6]
References
edit- ^ Colamba Online – This is a flash base site with no link to the specific page, so must be viewed.
- ^ "Daily News". Archived from the original on July 15, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
- ^ Whatsupcolombo
- ^ Sunday Times
- ^ Irunu Aththatu (Exclusive Web Release)
- ^ (YouTube video link)]