13 June 1970 – 8 June 2017
Prince FM — the voice of Sanda Kumariyak, always on air
A memorial radio station for Prince Udaya Priyantha, the singer, composer and songwriter whose melodies stayed with Sri Lanka long after the stage lights went out. Streaming 24/7.
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Prince Udaya Priyantha
Prince Udaya Priyantha (ප්රින්ස් උදය ප්රියන්ත) was born in Siripura, Nawadagala, Galle. His father, Eaton Fernando, was a violinist at the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and a music teacher, and music filled the family home from the start.
He studied at Elpitiya Ananda Maha Vidyalaya and later at the Belwood Music Academy of the National Youth Services Council, where he trained as a violinist. He began his career as a keyboard player in the early 1990s and became a household name in 1992 with “Sanda Kumariyak Digeka Yanawa”.
His best-loved songs include “Sigiriye Kurutu Geetha”, “Oba Hamuwu Dine”, “Sudu Mal Pokurak”, “Sadarenu Wahena” and “Samudenna Samuganna Nam”. He passed away on 8 June 2017, and this station keeps his music playing.
- Born
- 13 June 1970, Elpitiya, Galle
- Passed away
- 8 June 2017, Colombo
- Active career
- 1991 – 2017
- Genres
- Pop, soul, R&B, Indian classical
- Instruments
- Vocals, violin, keyboard
- Education
- Elpitiya Ananda M.V.; Belwood Music Academy
A living musical archive
Prince FM keeps his catalogue easy to find and easy to share.
Classic songs, 24/7
Continuous playback of his best-known songs, from the Sanda Kumariyak era to Sigiriye Kurutu Gee.
Rare recordings
Hear restored and rare tracks contributed by fans and collectors, including songs that are hard to find elsewhere.
Community archive
Built by fans who love his music. Share what you have and help complete the collection.
Recently played
What is on air right now — the last tracks played on Prince FM.
Podcasts
Full shows, specials and listener favourites from the Prince FM archive, on demand.
Do you have old recordings?
Many of Prince's live shows, radio sessions and early songs exist only on cassettes and in private collections. If you have any, please share them so they are not lost.
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Plan your listening with the weekly lineup. Times are Sri Lanka time.
Albums and songs
Albums from Prince Udaya Priyantha's career, with a few of their songs.
| Album | Songs include |
|---|---|
| Sanda Kumariyak | Pemwathun Sinase, Werala Konaka Hida, Oba Hamuwu Dine, Sanda Kumariyak, Wijithaya Adaraye |
| Sith Ahase | Sanda Vimasanneth, Aapasu Herenna, Amawakata, Sith Ahase, Oba Magenam |
| Pem Wedana | Sudu Mal Pokurak, Mahada Premadare, Pem Weedana, Samudenna Sumuganna, Sihilel Wasanthe |
| Sunflower With Prince 1 | Kandulu Ganga Gala, Sapa Karannepa, Sithin Iwasanna Bae, Sudu Wali Wisirunu |
| Sunflower With Prince 2 | Doopathe Yaluwe, Warella, Mage Senehasa, Adareta Kodukara, Obe Suwanda |
| Rosa Malaka | Ahinsakawa Sanda, Sanda Saviya, Sanda Raththaran, Mangala Dawase, Prema Poojawak |
| Adarei Raththaran | Tharu Wage As, Mage Kandulu, Sudu Nelumak, Palamu Senehasa, Sanda Awith Giya |
| Liyathambara Mala (with Chandana Liyanarachchi) | Ambayaluwe, Liyathambara Mala, Pem Wedana, Sulanga Sali |
| Sigiriye Kurutu Gee | Sigiriye Kurutu Geetha, Kelani Gangata, Kavi Kiyanna, Moduwela, Sandun Aranaka |
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