The Improvisation Experiment One key suggestion that emerged from Nuwan’s previous research and findings on Papara was to incorporate improvisation — an element that could...
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In 2025, Nuwan re-recorded the Oru Urula theme song with a professional Papara band in a studio setting. This track became the first traditional Papara...
One of the biggest challenges Papara faces, is acceptance in conventional music circles, especially among classical musicians. In 2023, I sought to bridge this gap...
Building on these experiments, Nuwan explored a new fusion project: Papara Jazz. This research brought together Papara with jazz harmonies, rhythms, and improvisational practices. His...
This is the third take of Nuwan’s research project, Papara Jazz — an experimental exploration that blends Papara rhythms with jazz, featuring Mongo Santamaria’s iconic...
In 2025, Nuwan partnered with the Goethe-Institut Colombo to host Papara Klang, a public platform for conversation on Papara. The event included screenings of his...