Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan (1906 – 16 July 1993) was a distinguished Indian classical vocalist from the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana, renowned for his mastery in khyal and tarana singing. Born in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, he was the son and disciple of Ustad Fida Hussain Khan, inheriting a rich musical legacy that traced back to the Senia […]

Nachhatar Singh Chhatta commonly known by his stage name Nachhatar Chhatta , was a popular Punjabi singer. His music was heavily influenced by Punjabi rural life, which he was surrounded by while growing up. He was famous for his well-known sad hits, but the song, ”Rut Peyar Di” was one of his most notable hits. […]

Nagaraja Rao Havaldar (born 17 July 1959) is a distinguished Hindustani classical vocalist from Karnataka, India. Known for his deep-rooted training and contributions to both performance and pedagogy, he represents the rich confluence of the Kirana and Jaipur-Atrauli gharanas. Nagaraja Rao Havaldar Education Musical Training Havaldar received rigorous training under Pandit Madhava Gudi, a foremost […]

Nagercoil Harihara Iyer  (1916-1994) was an Indian Carnatic singer and violinist.       Nagercoil Harihara Iyer । Indian Carnatic singer and violinist Early life Nagercoil Harihara Iyer was born in Nagercoil to Katha Kalakshepam Carnatic music evangelist Srimaan Sthanu Bhagavathar (also referred to as Sthanu Shastrigal) and his wife Narayani.[5] His elder brother Mridangam […]

Nirmalendu Chowdhury was a Bengali musician, composer, lyricist and singer, who contributed significantly to the folk music of Eastern India, particularly of Bengal and Assam.         Nirmalendu Chowdhury । Bengali musician, composer, lyricist and singer Early life Nirmalendu Chowdhury was born in his maternal house in the village of Shukhair, in Dharampasha, […]

Narasimhan Ravikiran is an Indian slide instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and orator, who created the concept of melharmony. He is the son of gottuvadhyam player Chitravina Narasimhan and the grandson of Narayan Iyengar, who was also a Carnatic musician.     Narasimhan Ravikiran । Indian slide instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and orator Early life Narasimhan Ravikiran was […]

Mushtaq Ali Khan and was an Indian classical sitar, surbahar (and pakhawaj) player.     Mushtaq Ali Khan । Indian classical sitar, surbahar player Training and lineage Mushtaq Ali Khan was born in 20 June 1911. Khan learnt music from his father, Ashiq Ali Khan, who had learned sitar from the 19th century player Barkatullah […]