My name is Sithara, a pioneering artist passionate about percussion. As the founder and lead artist of Sri Lanka's first female percussion band, I've dedicated my career to redefining women's roles in music. With a master’s degree, I'm now based in the UK, eager to explore international opportunities for women.
My mission is to empower women through music, inspiring them to pursue their dreams in percussion.
In Sri Lanka, traditional drumming has been a taboo for women, but I’ve challenged these norms and now aim to continue this mission globally, motivating Sri Lankan women in drumming arts.
Heritage Beatmakers Award for Cultural Innovation at the Passion Vista Glamour & Style Awards, Global Business Leadership Forum - 2025
Recognized by the Sri Lankan Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce - 2025
Gained appreciation from the Indian Cultural Center of Sri Lanka for the contribution and participation in the Bharat-Sri Lanka Maitri Utsav - 2024
Achieved Business & Leadership Recommendations from Folk World organization, Bulgaria & Women's Chamber of Industry & Commerce, SriLanka - 2020.
Gained appreciation from International Labor Organization (ILO) for successfully establishing an inspiring female percussion team based on the performance of Thuryaa in the 100 Anniversary conference of ILO - 2019.
Leadership Awards– “Peace Messenger” World Peace and Diplomacy Organization - 2018
Gained recognitions from Plan International, Asian Region for successfully establishing a women’s drumming team against the social gender barriers 2018.
University of South Wales. (Jan 2022- Apr 2023)
Business Administration | Leadership & HR Management Skills | Strategic Marketing Tools & Technics | Operation Management| Business research & Analytics | Project Management.
University of the Visual & Performing Arts. (Nov 2010- Apr 2015)
Entertainment Management | Dance & Percussion Practical trainings| Psychological
Faculty of Graduate Studies- UVPA (2019)
Developing an entry strategy for introducing new product to the US market: Percussion Music Industry in SriLanka / Women’s Business engagement in SL