Krishnan Narayanan

Krishnan Narayanan, a preferred Mridangam artiste from India was initiated into this art form at the tender age of 7. He was under the tutelage of Gurus Shri R. Ramanathan and Mridangam Vidwan, Late Guru Trichy Raghava Iyer (younger brother of Alathur S. Srinivasa Iyer). Krishnan has been providing support on the mridangam for many leading musicians across vocal, instrumental, dance and fusion categories for over 3 decades. He has been part of various music ensembles and adapts to all genres with ease and perfection. An avid music enthusiast, he is also adept in playing various percussion instruments including the Kanjira, Ghatam & Morsing. His unique, supportive style of playing embellishes the concert and appeals to the audience and musicians alike. His deep understanding of the nuances of sound helps him in generating a gamut of strokes and has earned him a good reputation. He has to his credit many compositions, awards, certificates of merit and he has also trained many aspiring artistes. He is proficient in music production and other essential music production tools. Krishnan lives in Kandivali, a suburb of Mumbai.