Rukshan Perera, is a Sri Lankan-born singer-songwriter, record producer, international recording, television star, and a multi-instrumentalist.
10 Facts About Rukshan Perera
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Rukshan Perera was born in Colombo, to a musical family.
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Rukshan Perera became a self-taught guitarist and formed his first family band at the age of ten and performed over Radio Ceylon.
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Rukshan Perera has played with The Esquire Set, Serendib and the 'Golden Chimes' group.
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Rukshan Perera plays the guitar, harmonica, piano and several other instruments.
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The Sunday Times newspaper in Sri Lanka noted that 'Rukshan Perera is an accomplished, highly experienced and insanely talented musician.
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Rukshan Perera took a break from music, threw himself into an academic career, acquired a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, added a Masters in Business Administration, and joined the consumer product company Philip Morris as an IT Manager.
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Rukshan Perera was the only novice and he survived creditably and then performed on an off including a gig with the Sri Lankan bassist Hussain Jiffry.
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Rukshan Perera has recorded two CD albums and performed 'live' concerts in Sri Lanka and around the world including the United States of America.
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Rukshan Perera has introduced 'harmony whistle' and 'harmony scatting,' not seen anywhere else.