Narayanrao Vyas

Narayanrao Vyas (1902–1984) is an Hindustani classical vocalist. Known for contributions to Hindustani classical music, performance, teaching, and repertoire building.

From 1929 to 1955, he cut over 150 records in the 78-rpm format for the Gramophone Company (HMV) in Mumbai. The popularity of his records earned him HMV`s best seller gold medal. Narayanrao used to sing on Radio too. He toured and traveled extensively and sang in prestigious music conferences and concerts throughout India. He was also proficient in playing the Harmonium, Tabla, Sitar and Jaltarang.

Narayanrao Vyas was honored with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1976), Tansen Award (Madhya Pradesh Government, 1977). Among his disciples were his own son, Vidyadhar Vyas, his guru’s son, Dattatreya Vishnu Paluskar, the legendary Carnatic vocalist, M S Subbalakshmi and several others. He died on April 1, 1984.