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Shehara Jayatilaka, known professionally as Shehara, is a Sri Lankan metal musician. She debuted as a solo artist in 2011 with the release of her single "Broken Wings." Since then, she has performed at metal gigs, music festivals, award ceremonies, and corporate events in Colombo and Kandy.{{Cite web |title=Shehara - This is my debut album Fountain of Memory. It's got 8 originals written by me. Tennyson Napoleon helped me compose the songs and @izzywildchild & @azsheriff101 produced, mixed and mastered it. It's Sri Lanka's first Metal Album by a Female. And yeah... 🙏🏼🐲 woo! There are just a few more CDs left with free signed posters so, DM if you want one or order via kadeyammu.com. Or if you're not into collectibles and physical CDs, you could always get the digi album for LKR 1,000 via sh3hara.com. {{!}} Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/SheharaHerself/photos/this-is-my-debut-album-fountain-of-memoryits-got-8-originals-written-by-metennys/3069636209757359/? |access-date=2025-01-29 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}}

Fountain of Memory

On September 28, 2019, Shehara released Fountain of Memory, which is recognized as the first metal album by a female artist in Sri Lanka. The album features eight original tracks written by Shehara, with compositions and recordings by Tennyson Napoleon. The release has been noted as a milestone in Sri Lanka’s metal scene, which has traditionally been male-dominated.{{Cite web |title=Metal Artiste Shehara Releases New Music Video For 'B-RUN-CH' - Life Online |url=https://www.life.lk/article/latest_stories/Metal-Artiste-Shehara-Releases-New-Music-Video-For-%E2%80%98B-RUN-CH%E2%80%99/1/20359 |access-date=2025-01-29 |website=www.life.lk |language=English}}

Music Videos

In August 2020, Shehara released a music video for "Loved for Eternity," followed by "Fidelity" in January 2021. In October 2022, she released a video for "B-RUN-CH," a track from Fountain of Memory. The video was directed by Zim Zimmy, a director who has worked with artists including Devin Townsend.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-29 |title=One On One - Shehara Jayatilaka |url=https://livingmagazine.lk/one-on-one-7/ |access-date=2025-01-29 |website=LIVING |language=en-US}}

Entrepreneurship

In May 2020, Shehara launched "Shehara – Sri Lankan Music," an online platform aimed at promoting Sri Lankan metal musicians and other artists. The platform serves as a marketplace for music and merchandise, aiming to support artists financially and expand the visibility of Sri Lankan music internationally.{{Cite web |title=Introducing 'Shehara': Support Your Go-to Lankan Beats |url=https://www.hi.lk/top_story/Introducing-Shehara-Support-Your-Go-to-Lankan-Beats/49-5836 |access-date=2025-01-29 |website=www.hi.lk |language=en}}

Personal Life

Shehara has two children and works as a graphic designer, web designer, and video editor alongside her music career. {{Cite web |date=2024-03-29 |title=One On One - Shehara Jayatilaka |url=https://livingmagazine.lk/one-on-one-7/ |access-date=2025-01-29 |website=LIVING |language=en-US}}

Discography

Albums:

Fountain of Memory (2019)

Singles:

Broken Wings - TNL Onstage Compilation CD (2011)
Loved for Eternity - Acoustic (2011)
Enemy (2015)
I Would Never (2023)