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Sirima Nicole Wiratunga (14 February 1964 – 7 December 1989), known simply by her first name Sirima, was a singer who sang in English and French. She was primarily known for her duet "Là-bas", recorded in 1987 with Jean-Jacques Goldman, which was a number two hit in France.
Sirima Nicole Wiratunga was born in Isleworth in County Middlesex on 14 February 1964, of a French mother and a Sri Lankan father (Charles Ranjit Wiratunga). She was named after Sirīmā (meaning Sweet Mother), one of the great disciples of Siddhattha Gotama the Buddha.
Her family returned to Sri Lanka when Sirima was younger, along with her sister and brother.They lived in Gampaha. Sirima attended the nursery of Holy Cross College, one of the leading Catholic schools in Gampaha.
She displayed her talents in music from the first grade and she was often asked to sing for the class by the teacher. She went on to display her talents further by singing Baila and popular Sri Lankan music at various events, Buddhist festivals and in the church singing Catholic Hymns.
At the age of 8, her parents separated and the mother returned to England with her three Childrens.
Influenced by her father’s guitar, Sirima became interested in music and started playing many instruments: guitar, violin, piano accordion and percussion. She took a keen interest in English Pop music and musicals, and formed a folk group with her sister.
At 18, Sirima moved to France and started working as an au pair. From 1982 to 1987, she was busking in the Paris Metro, at the Châtelet - Les Halles station.
Sirima was recognized for her talent by many people during this time, and started receiving offers for professional engagements. However, she preferred busking in the Metro.
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Sirima Nicole Wiratunga (14 February 1964 – 7 December 1989), known simply by her first name Sirima, was a singer who sang in English and French. She was primarily known for her duet "Là-bas", recorded in 1987 with Jean-Jacques Goldman, which was a number two hit in France.
Sirima Nicole Wiratunga was born in Isleworth in County Middlesex on 14 February 1964, of a French mother and a Sri Lankan father (Charles Ranjit Wiratunga). She was named after Sirīmā (meaning Sweet Mother), one of the great disciples of Siddhattha Gotama the Buddha.
Her family returned to Sri Lanka when Sirima was younger, along with her sister and brother.They lived in Gampaha. Sirima attended the nursery of Holy Cross College, one of the leading Catholic schools in Gampaha.
She displayed her talents in music from the first grade and she was often asked to sing for the class by the teacher. She went on to display her talents further by singing Baila and popular Sri Lankan music at various events, Buddhist festivals and in the church singing Catholic Hymns.
At the age of 8, her parents separated and the mother returned to England with her three Childrens.
Influenced by her father’s guitar, Sirima became interested in music and started playing many instruments: guitar, violin, piano accordion and percussion. She took a keen interest in English Pop music and musicals, and formed a folk group with her sister.
At 18, Sirima moved to France and started working as an au pair. From 1982 to 1987, she was busking in the Paris Metro, at the Châtelet - Les Halles station.
Sirima was recognized for her talent by many people during this time, and started receiving offers for professional engagements. However, she preferred busking in the Metro.