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Kohomba Hella (Neem or Margosa Rigmarole)

Kohomba Hella is derived from the Kohomba Yak Kandariya Ritual. Kohomba Yak Kankariya incorporates practically all dance forms traditionally associated with the central highlands of Sri Lanka. Its performance provides an interesting example of transmutation of a legend to provide mental and physical relief to a society in times of adversity. The original legend was woven around a story of exorcising a curse which debilitated an ancient Sinhala King. But over time it has been transformed into a ritual to wards off evil influences of demons and spirits, cures cattle diseases and ensures an abundant harvest.

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from Rhythms of Sri Lankan Drums & Folk Songs, released September 28, 2011
 
Drum Beats Created & Directed by: Piyasara Shilpadhipathi

Associates: Sumedha Shilpadhipathi, Karunaratna Bandara, Sumathipala Shilpadhipathi, Ravindranath Muthugala

Folk Songs Creation & Vocal: Chandrakanthi Shilpadhipathi

Rhythm Created & Interpreted by: Piyasara Shilpadhipathi

Chorus: Kolithabanu Dissanayake, Vijitha Anupriya Fonseka, Chiltus Dayawansa, Janet Bernadette Fonseka, Mallika Jayanti

Music Directed by: Kolithabanu Dissanayake

Introduced by: Arun Dias Bandaranayake

From: Singlanka Album CD of SLCD 200025

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Piyasara and Chandrakanthi Shilpadhipathi Sri Lanka

Piyasara Shilpadhipathi, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Performing Arts, Colombo, is a brilliant exponent of Sri Lankan traditional drum and dance music which he tries to link with modern styles. He has also lectured at the Royal College of Music.

He and his wife, Chandrakanthi Shilpadhipathi, a talented dancer and a folk singer, have delighted audiences in more than 30 countries.
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