They Wrote About Him...

The Screen Channel, October 28, 1994:

A dream come alive- Ramesh Narayan, the popular Malayalee singer, recently realized a cherished dream and rode his name into the book of world records when he sang continuously without a break for 30 hours....

The Week Oct, 23 , 1994:

"The stupendous effort, which may gain Ramesh Narayan a mention in the Guinness Book of World Records.."


Indian Express Jan, 8, 1995, Chennai:

"It is not often that an artist from Kerala opts Hindustani music as against the more accessible Carnatic style and this makes Narayan's performance significant.."


Pioneer Mar, 29, 1995, Delhi:

"There is an element of individual artistic insight in his deep involvement with the ragas moods and poetic contents..."


The Hindu Oct 5,1996 ,Kochi:

Ramesh Narayan belongs to the rare genre of musicians who are not only well versed in the art and craft of their choice but also well informed of its social, cultural and philosophical dimensions."


Pune News Line, March 29, 2002:

Music For The Soul: Ramesh Narayan’s life revolves around music and it shows with his flair for both Hindusthani and Karnatic music. He was in Pune for the Ganavardhan music festival.


The Hindu, July 24, 2003:

A Musical Treat: Once in a while, music lovers of Kochi get an opportunity to listen to Hindustani concerts. But a whole day of Hindustani classical concerts is a new experience. This was what Avishkar presented on Gurupoornima day at the Surabhi Enclave, in co-ordination with the Pandit Motiram Narayan Sangeeth Vidyalaya.


The New Indian Express, Feb 21, 2004:

According to Ramesh Narayan , music is the greatest gift of God to mankind. “It can be used as a medicine. In this rat-race, only music can give solace to the tension filled minds, says Ramesh”.


The Observer-Oman Daily, April 3, 2005:

Music Lovers resonate to Hindustani classical vocalist's lilt - Narayan has enthralled audiences in India and overseas. His renditions are noted for their memorable resonance, depth of imagination and stirring quality. Be it a weighty Khayal or a moving bhajan, his renditions take classical music aficionados to ecstatic heights.


The Hindu, July 1 2005:
Dedicated To His Guru: There is no denying credit to Ramesh Narayan for Popularising Hindustani Music in Kerala through film songs, Ghazals, Fusion music, Concerts and Devotional albums. Be it Khayal, Thumri or any other musical forms, Ramesh Narayan does not resort to gimmickry or technical wizardry.    


Gulf Daily News,9 April 2005:
Noted Indian classical musician Sri Ramesh Narayan performed at Gulf Air Club in Islamabad last night. The concert was organized by the Indian Institute of Performing Arts. Besides being a noted Hindustani singer, Mr Narayan is also an accomplished music director, composer and runs his own music institute in India. He has the rare distinction of having performed non-stop for 30 hours. Mr Narayan was accompanied byfive other musicians including his wife.    


The New Sunday Express, January 2 2005:
Ramesh Narayan’s Ragas of Empathy for Tsunami Victims: Noted Hindustani vocalist Guru Ramesh Narayan will pay a musical tribute to those who suffered in the tsunami disaster at a concert being organized by the Health Care Institute (HCI), Kodungallur , on Sunday evening.