Manike Mage Hithe gets a new cover, this one is a saxophone version

Tribune Web Desk

Chandigarh, November 20

Popular Sinhalese song Manike Mage Hithe became an internet sensation within few days of its release. Hindi, Punjabi, English, Portugese, German, Spanish, it has been dubbed in many languages by different artists. So many renditions later, now the song has instrumental versions too. After a cover of Manike Mage Hithe with a unique and off-beat instrument called a Ghatam, now there is soulful saxophone tune of the song that has become a thing on the Instagram.

Originally sung by Sri Lankan singer Yohani Diloka De Silva, Olava, a musician in Goa, has shared a video of himself where he is playing the saxophone, creating a melody we are all so familiar with.

He posted the video on October 8 and it has since gathered over 500 views. People are surely liking this new cover of Manike Mage Hithe as the comment section is full of appreciation.

If you enjoy this clip, Olavo’s Instagram post has the YouTube link to a longer version of the cover.