N. Ravikiran

In this Indian name, the name Narasimhan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Ravikiran.
N. Ravikiran
Background information
Born (1967-02-12) 12 February 1967 (age 57)
Mysore, India
GenresIndian classical music, Carnatic music, world music, melharmony
Occupation(s)Instrumentalist, vocalist, musical composer
InstrumentChitravina
Years active1969 – present
Websiteravikiranmusic.com

Narasimhan Ravikiran (born 12 February 1967) is an Indian slide instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and orator, who created the concept of melharmony. He is the son of gottuvadhyam player Chitravina Narasimhan[1] and the grandson of Narayan Iyengar, who was also a Carnatic musician.

  1. ^ Deccan Herald, Bangalore 10 Dec 1979