Ram Narayan

Ram Narayan (born 25 December 1927) is an Indian classical musician who became the first internationally successful sarangi player.

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 * 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.


 * 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.


 * My mission was to obliterate the blemish which the sarangi carried due to its social origins. I hope I have succeeded in this.


 * 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.


 * 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.