Nadeeka Guruge

Nadeeka Guruge (; born 27 September 1976) is a Sri Lankan composer, musician, and music educator. He is best known for his work in film and theatre music. Guruge has received multiple awards for his contributions to music direction and background music. He served as the inaugural dean of the School of Music at the Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC). He is also known for his onstage concert performances and public engagement in music education and research. Early life and education Guruge was born in Anuradhapura and raised in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. He began learning guitar at the age of 14 and was initially taught by his brother. He was influenced by composer Premasiri Khemadasa, whose work shaped his approach to Western classical and Sri Lankan folk music. Sunil Santha and Clarence Wijewardena were major influences on his musical outlook, while Johann Sebastian Bach shaped his approach to film scoring and instrumental composition. Exposure to diverse musical traditions through travel and research influenced his interest in indigenous musical forms, which would become a central focus of his career. Career Guruge began his professional career in 1999 with Sanyugma, a folk music