Scholarly & Research Works
The Unmusical Nation: Caste, Class, and the Collapse of Musical Memory in Sinhalese Society (1681–1893)
A comprehensive historical study on the social factors that shaped musical memory in Sinhalese society.
Scholarly & Research Works
Music of the Sinhalese
Ethnomusicological documentation and analysis of Sinhalese musical forms.
Scholarly & Research Works
Music from Monarchs to Peasants
Tracing the circulation of musical practices across social strata.
Scholarly & Research Works
The Baila Mythology
An exploration of Baila music and its place in Sri Lankan cultural history.
Scholarly & Research Works
The Vedda’s Music of Sri Lanka
Fieldwork and recordings documenting Vedda musical practices.
Scholarly & Research Works
The Empire of Blind Capital
A critical look at capitalism's effects on cultural production.
Scholarly & Research Works
How Musical Are the Sinhalese?
Methodological reflections on measuring musicality in social groups.
Scholarly & Research Works
The Missing Note of the Symphony
A theoretical inquiry into what is excluded from mainstream symphonic narratives.
Philosophical & Mythological Studies
Ravana the Demon Maestro and His Hidden Veena
A mythic re-reading of Ravana as a musician-protagonist.
Philosophical & Mythological Studies
A Song Before Myth
Essays tying musical motifs to myth-making processes.
Philosophical & Mythological Studies
Harmonious Legends
Collected studies on mythic narratives and sound.
Cultural & Educational Writings
A Well-Balanced Music Diet
Practical guidance for teachers and listeners on curating musical exposure.
Cultural & Educational Writings
Sound as Social Healing: A Module for Empathy and Aesthetic Awareness
A curriculum module for using sound and music in social-emotional learning.
Biographical & Historical Studies
Clarence – The King of Sinhala Pop
A biography of Clarence and his influence on Sinhala pop music.
Biographical & Historical Studies
Cinematic Soundscape: The History of Sinhala Film Music – From Song to Score
A historical overview of Sinhala film music and its evolution from songs to cinematic scores.
Anthropological & Prehistoric Studies
The Singing Balangodensis
An exploration into prehistoric singing practices attributed to Balangodensis populations.
Anthropological & Prehistoric Studies
The Musical Behaviour of the Prehistoric Balangodensis
An analysis of patterns and instruments inferred from archaeological sites.
Children’s Literature
Laughing Jackal and Dancing Parrot: Folk Tales from Sri Lanka for Children
A collection of folk tales adapted for young readers with lively illustrations.
Children’s Literature
The Dancing Parrot and Other Village Folk Tales from Sri Lanka for Children
Short stories drawn from village oral traditions, retold for children.
