Q. Who among the following musicians of Sri lanka is known to compose Sri Lankan national anthem “Sri Lanka Matha” and is considered the father of artistic Sinhala music, and founder of the modern geeta sahitya?
Answer: Ananda Samarakoon
Notes: Ananda Samarakoon (1911 - 1962) was a Sri Lankan musician, singer, lyricist, and school master. He is best known for composing the Sri Lankan national anthem, "Namo Namo Matha". He is also considered the father of artistic Sinhala music and the founder of modern Sri Lankan Sinhala Geeta Sahitya (Song Literature). The national anthem was later retitled to Sri Lanka Matha.
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