About Ramarao V. Naik
Lived 1909 – 1998 (aged 88–89). Ramarao V. Naik was a musician.
Ramarao V. Naik (1909–1998) was an Indian classical singer of the Agra Gharana.
Early life Naik was born in 1909 in Bangalore. His father was a renowned violinist. He was one of the most renowned singers of the Agra Gharana in South India.
Career Naik learned music under the renowned singer Faiyaz Khan. He also learned from Swami Vallabhdas and Ata Hussain Khan. Naik also played the harmonium, which he has taught himself. He was known for popularising the Agra Gharana in the Carnatic Bastion of Bangalore. At this time Bombay and Bangalore where two cities where many Agra Gharana singers lived.
Disciples Some of his most prominent disciples are M.R. Gautam, Lalitha Ubhyankar, Meera Savoor, Sudhindra Bhaumik and Lalith Rao.
Death He died soon after a concert at the age of 88.
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Indian classical singer
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Ramarao V. Naik was born in 1909.
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Ramarao V. Naik died in 1998.
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Ramarao V. Naik was a musician.
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