Ram Narayan

thumb|right|Narayan in 2009 Ram Narayan (25 December 1927- 9 November 2024 ) is an Indian classical musician who became the first internationally successful sarangi player. Sourced The greatest blessing that one can get from music is that it makes an artist immensely satisfied with life irrespective of the financial condition in which they may be. An Interview with Pandit Ram Narayan Official website http://www.webcitation.org/5n5BHIfXo By and large the present day Indian film music lacks soulful melody, sublime spirit and compelling charm of its lyrical intensity and has nothing Hindustani in it. Sharma S. D. Sarangi maestro calls present music soulless drudgery The Tribune 28 February 2008 http://www.webcitation.org/5pb5rvJkI My mission was to obliterate the blemish which the sarangi carried due to its social origins. I hope I have succeeded in this. Dhaneshwar Amarendra Saviour of the sarangi, Pandit Ram Narayan The Indian Express 18 February 2002 http://www.webcitation.org/5pb4p5swj At one time, sarangi exponents used to be called gurus and ustads because they were so learned that they could teach vocalists a thing or two. It wasn't surprising that many of them turned into vocalists and made a name for themselves independently. Patil Vrinda Dying strains of sarangi The Tribune 9 December 2000 http://www.webcitation.org/5pb57z9G6 I am a musician's musician and am passionate about my sarangi. I shall continue my battle for the cause of the sarangi. I will be reborn to continue my sadhana until the battle is won. Solo success S. Sahaya Ranjit 25 April 2005 India Today https://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pandit-ram-narayan-dedicates-padma-vibhushan-award/1/193919.html&date=2017-10-03 3 October 2017 3 October 2017 External links Ram Narayan http://www.ramnarayan.com/ Pandit Ram Narayan Official website Category:Living people Category:Musicians from India