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Krishna N, an IIM Graduate turned Hindustani Vocalist from Delhi represents Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, which is acknowledged as one of the foremost schools for the enrichment of Indian classical music.

Born in a musical family, from a very young age, Krishna N was groomed in Carnatic classical violin by his father Shri.G. Natarajan and by Guru.. Geetha (Mumbai) in Carnatic classical vocal.

During his college years, he was awarded prizes by Sonu Nigam, Anu Malik and RJ Jeeturaj. He had also appeared on Antakshari show on Zee TV.. In one of the music competitions at Grant Medical College, Sonu Nigam awarded him the first prize and also praised his original voice and his command over both, sur and taal. Krishna N went on to do his Engineering and MBA from the prestigious IIM- Kozhikode.

On coming to Delhi, he was influenced by Ustad R.Haryson--- of the Rampur -Sahaswan Gharana who has groomed him in true Guru-Shishya Parampara in Hindustani classical vocal. He has also continued learning Carnatic vocal under the eminent Radio artiste Subashri Murthy.

Krishna N has given several performances in Hindustani Vocal. His khayal singing has been praised for its traditional and systematic elaboration of the Raga and expression of deep emotional content. His Bhajans have acquired a soul- stirring quality. A fervent Krishna Bhakth he loves singing Meera as also Kabir Bhajans. He also occasionally includes Carnatic Krithis in his devotional recitals. He has performed at prestigious venues like Baba Allaudin Khan Music Foundation, Delhi; Sur Mandir Delhi, Pt Nikhil Bannerjee Sangeet Sammelan, Lucknow; Habitat Center and Epicentre Delhi; Bhakti Pravah-Chinmaya Mission, Delhi.

Recently, he was called to perform in the ‘International conference of world religions’ at Satya Sai Center in the august presence of various religious leaders. His concert at the 5th Chitrai Isai Vizhaa at Tamil Sangam, Delhi, left a deep impact on listeners and was covered on DD1 and Venkateshwaraya Channel. An episode of "Utho Jago" on the spiritual channel "Pragya" has detailed his life describing his journey from the corporate to the music world.

His fascination with Indian spiritualism led Krishna N to spend 18 months in the Mumbai Ashram of Chinmaya Mission, where he delved into the deeper imports of the scriptures.

In the year 2001, he composed and directed a bhajan album for Chinmaya Mission, Delhi. Titled ‘Himavat Vibhuti’, the album is all about pilgrimage sites of Himalayas. Krishna N is presently a Senior consultant to some educational organizations like Career Launcher.

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