Soundarie David Rodrigo, internationally acclaimed pianist, choral director, composer, music educator, and intellectual property lawyer, was honoured as a “Sri Lanka Iconic Woman 2025” at a prestigious national awards ceremony held at the BMICH on 30th August 2025.
In celebration of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), to mark its 100-year journey in broadcasting, the event was organized by TOP C Magazine of Action Media Solutions, and 100 notable women leadership personalities were awarded in this event to tribute their impact made locally and internationally.
As the Founder and Music Director of Soul Sounds, Sri Lanka’s premier female choral ensemble, Soundarie has led the choir to international acclaim for over two decades. With award-winning performances across India, Australia, China, Kuwait, Austria, France, the USA, Malaysia, South Africa, and New Zealand, she has firmly placed Sri Lanka on the global choral music map. Beyond performances, she has directed numerous productions, collaborated with leading artists worldwide, and is the first Sri Lankan appointed to the World Choir Council for INTERKULTUR, the global body behind some of the world’s most prestigious choral festivals and competitions.
She is the Founder and Director of the “Soul Sounds Academy,” one of Sri Lanka’s premier music schools, dedicated to nurturing young talent from the age of five. The Academy, under her leadership, offers training in Voice, Piano, Violin, Guitar, and Music Theatre while providing a comprehensive platform for music education.
Soundarie also serves as a jury member at international choral competitions and has appeared as a judge on ‘Sri Lanka’s Got Talent’ (2018) and ‘Shakthi Crown Season II in 2025. Over the years, her remarkable contributions to the arts and creative industry have been recognized with prestigious accolades, including the SAARC Woman of Achievement Award, Zonta Award, Bunka Award (Japan/Sri Lanka Association), and the Women in Management Award (2019/20).
Soundarie stands out as a dynamic leader who musically bridges communities, inspires generations, and is a go-getter and a model of purposeful leadership in Sri Lanka and beyond.
