M. S. Fernando
M. S. Fernando | |
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| එම්. එස්. ප්රනාන්දු | |
| Born | Mahagamage Samson Fernando 4 March 1931 |
| Died | 9 April 1994 (aged 58) Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | St. Anthony's College, Wattala Christ Church College, Dehiwela |
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| Spouse | Tulin Fernando |
| Children | 7 |
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| Relatives | Walter Fernando (brother) |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1956–1994 |
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Mahagamage Samson Fernando, (Sinhala: එම්. එස්. ප්රනාන්දු; 4 March 1931 - 9 April 1994) was a Sri Lankan singer and musician. He is a major player in the development of Baila music and was widely popular among Sri Lankan audiences commonly referred to as the "Baila Chakkrawarthi" (Baila emperor).