Lionel Ranwala

[3] Ranwala's main interest was Sinhala folk music of Sri Lankan.

He successfully brought Sinhala folk tunes and melodies to popular Sri Lankan music, preserving their originality.

He studied music at the Panjab University, Chandigarh, India and has a sour knowledge of the field.

Ranwala, who created a revolution in the local folk music scene along with his mentor W.B.

"Gama Ahulaggang", "May Awurudu kale" and "Wannam Sawudam" are some of his most famous songs.