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Hachajah puts Sri Lanka on the global music map with double win at the CARAs

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May 10, 2025

Sri Lanka celebrates a moment of immense national pride as hachajah - the artistic moniker of Colombo-born singer, songwriter and producer Charith Peris — secures two prestigious accolades at the Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARAs), hosted by the Contemporary A Cappella Society (CASA).

Hachajah puts Sri Lanka on the global music map with double win at the CARAs

These global awards, considered the highest honour in recorded a cappella music, have previously recognised internationally acclaimed acts like Pentatonix, now a household name in the genre.

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