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Bhi Bhiman: A Folk Soul Singer with Sri Lankan Heritage

By The World ⋅ January 20, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment
Bhi Bhiman (Photo: Matthew Washburn)

Bhi Bhiman (Photo: Matthew Washburn)

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Singer-songwriter Bhi Bhiman has been dubbed as Sri Lanka’s Woody Guthrie.

Bhiman, born to Sri Lankan parents, grew up in St. Louis and was initially inspired by Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder.

However, he has developed his own style and in his debut album called “Bhiman,” he has performed songs about oppression, identity and riding the rails.



Bhiman’s “Guttersnipe” was posted by National Geographic as on of their featured videos

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2 comments for “Bhi Bhiman: A Folk Soul Singer with Sri Lankan Heritage”

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Carl-Loeber/100001382181259 Carl Loeber

    I do not follow current music .. but I heard this young man sing and play today .. he is REALLY good ..  listening to his singing .. it reminds me of the best folk singers of the 1960′s ..

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Matt-Kallman/100000037293565 Matt Kallman

    Bhi, you’ve done so great, since you were just a kid, I suppose 2 great parents helped!

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