Annesley Malewana - Super Chimes

Super Chimes

Malewana came out of retirement to get back into the music world, in 2005 he formed the band Annesley & The Super Chimes.

According to Malewana: "It was a long felt need in the music scene especially after the Super Golden Chimes Reunion Concert which was held last year. I was under tremendous pressure from my fans and well-wishers to continue with the Super Golden Chimes, but since some of the members are abroad and some others are playing in different groups, I did not want to use the name Super Golden Chimes."

The songs performed by Malewana and Clarence over their three decade careers have recently been credited, by the group Pahan Silu, as having served to influence them in crafting their unique musical style. Annesley Malewana has reached the pinnacle of fame as a highly respected recording artiste and as an accomplished musician. Together with his close friend, the late Clarence Wijewardena, they were at the very top of music world in South Asia. Wijeywardena and Malewana were two of the most sought after musicians in Sri Lanka.

Their songs topped the charts on both the English Service and the Sinhala Service on Radio Ceylon/Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation for decades. Annesley Malewana has also made countless appearances on television.

His voice has been heard by Londoners over BBC Radio London 206 on the popular 'London Sounds Eastern' radio programme and on community radio in the United States of America and in Australia.

Listen to Annesley Malewana on YouTube:

• Annesley Malewana at the Super Golden Chimes Reunion Concert at the BMICH in Colombo
• Annesley Malewana - Super Golden Chimes Reunion Concert
• Annesley Malewana on Sri Lankan Television
• Annesley Malewana and the hit song 'Gon Wassa'
• Annesley Malewana performs 'Ma Sihina Pathum' in Canberra,Australia in 2008
• 'Kiyanna Sulange' - Annesley Malewana with Lilanthi Karunanayake
• Annesley Malewana sings Clarence Wijewardena's hit - "Piyaneni"