Traditional Folk Music of Sri Lanka
The Art, Music and dances of Sri Lanka were derived from the elements of Nature.Sri Lanka had traditional folk music from the beginning of its race, which has been enjoyed and developed under the Buddhist environment.They were used by the ordinary people.
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