Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Henry Caldera (August 19, 1937–October 11, 2006(2006-10-11) (aged 69)) was a Sri Lankan Singer/Songwriter/Musician.Caldera was born on August 19, 1937. He went completely blind at age 14 and attended Seeduwa Deaf and Blind school. Caldera became a radio artist in 1968 and had his first hit song with Thara Petia in 1972. He released a four song album in 1977.During his lifetime he released three audio cassettes and two CD's. Most of the songs that he sang were Solos. Most of his songs are children's songs and many are based on true experiences. Caldera sang for his own children and as well as for his grand children. In 1979 the then Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranasinghe Premadasa, donated a house for Caldera to live in. In 1993, he was felicitated with a Kala Bhushana award (the second highest award granted by the state for performing artists). During his lifetime he was felicitated by several universities (student bodies)and non governmental organisations in appreciation of his service to folk music.Caldera studied music under maestro Sunil Shantha when he was at Blind School Seeduwa, where Sunil Shantha conducted few classes for blind students and after leaving Blind School Caldera continued to get further lessons from Sunil Shantha at Sunil's residence in Dehiyagatha, Ja-Ela. Here are some of the songs which placed top place in Sri Lankan music.1. Thara Patiya - (Song for Children)2. Penuna Suwa Dasun - (Song about love and being not told by his partner that 'I LOVE YOU')3. Midule Sudu Weli Thalaye4. Eeye Udaye5. Lanka Mage Lanka6. Mokada Nago (Duet)7. Pemin Bandennai8. Oba Pewa Hasarella9. Sisila Sendaewe10. Kana Widina Wele11. Mal Natu Weni12. Andannepa Amme13. Samanala Siripa14. Melowa Thibena15. Suhadiniye16. Kanda Udin (Duet)17. Mage somi sanda18. Deva Meniyane19. Nahawa rasa kiri powa20. Hinaweyan sudu saman male21. Gayakayanani22. Mawage malagama23. Malli (Duet)24. Sanahase sihil nille (Duet)25. Budu Piye26. Etha Hime Ran Samanala Kanda Naginna27. Anna Duwe Handa Mama28. Hitha Ridunado Priye29. Sanda Aran Evilla30. Ninda Soya31. Sahayata Bhawa Saharawe32. Sihina Sandalle33. Mudu Sumudu Kumuda34. Dinindu Negi Caldera firmly believed that art is art and nothing could buy an artist and held on to that until he died.Caldera had four children with his wife who was also blind. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2004 and died on October 11, 2006.Chaminda Caldera the second son of Henry Caldera sings after Henry Caldera in his memory.. }
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- Henry_Caldera abstract "Henry Caldera (August 19, 1937–October 11, 2006(2006-10-11) (aged 69)) was a Sri Lankan Singer/Songwriter/Musician.Caldera was born on August 19, 1937. He went completely blind at age 14 and attended Seeduwa Deaf and Blind school. Caldera became a radio artist in 1968 and had his first hit song with Thara Petia in 1972. He released a four song album in 1977.During his lifetime he released three audio cassettes and two CD's. Most of the songs that he sang were Solos. Most of his songs are children's songs and many are based on true experiences. Caldera sang for his own children and as well as for his grand children. In 1979 the then Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranasinghe Premadasa, donated a house for Caldera to live in. In 1993, he was felicitated with a Kala Bhushana award (the second highest award granted by the state for performing artists). During his lifetime he was felicitated by several universities (student bodies)and non governmental organisations in appreciation of his service to folk music.Caldera studied music under maestro Sunil Shantha when he was at Blind School Seeduwa, where Sunil Shantha conducted few classes for blind students and after leaving Blind School Caldera continued to get further lessons from Sunil Shantha at Sunil's residence in Dehiyagatha, Ja-Ela. Here are some of the songs which placed top place in Sri Lankan music.1. Thara Patiya - (Song for Children)2. Penuna Suwa Dasun - (Song about love and being not told by his partner that 'I LOVE YOU')3. Midule Sudu Weli Thalaye4. Eeye Udaye5. Lanka Mage Lanka6. Mokada Nago (Duet)7. Pemin Bandennai8. Oba Pewa Hasarella9. Sisila Sendaewe10. Kana Widina Wele11. Mal Natu Weni12. Andannepa Amme13. Samanala Siripa14. Melowa Thibena15. Suhadiniye16. Kanda Udin (Duet)17. Mage somi sanda18. Deva Meniyane19. Nahawa rasa kiri powa20. Hinaweyan sudu saman male21. Gayakayanani22. Mawage malagama23. Malli (Duet)24. Sanahase sihil nille (Duet)25. Budu Piye26. Etha Hime Ran Samanala Kanda Naginna27. Anna Duwe Handa Mama28. Hitha Ridunado Priye29. Sanda Aran Evilla30. Ninda Soya31. Sahayata Bhawa Saharawe32. Sihina Sandalle33. Mudu Sumudu Kumuda34. Dinindu Negi Caldera firmly believed that art is art and nothing could buy an artist and held on to that until he died.Caldera had four children with his wife who was also blind. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2004 and died on October 11, 2006.Chaminda Caldera the second son of Henry Caldera sings after Henry Caldera in his memory.".