Piyaneni

In the 1960s Clarence Wijewardena was mentored by the pioneer Radio Ceylon broadcaster, Vernon Corea who helped him to reach the pinnacle of fame in the music world in Sri Lanka.

Reverend Ivan Corea was a much loved priest who worked for the poor on the island.

He had helped the poorest of the poor - the Rodiya Community in Sri Lanka.

Wijewardena's partner Annesley Malewana who was a member of the 'Moonstones' and the 'Super Golden Chimes' has sung 'Piyaneni' across the world including London, Melbourne and Los Angeles.

[4] Listen to a clip of the hit song 'Piyaneni' here: Watch the film 'Piyaneni' on the goonewj channel on YouTube:

Piyaneni was a tribute in song composed by Clarence Wijewardena in memory of Reverend Canon Ivan Corea , a priest who had championed the rights of the poor in Sri Lanka