Madura Ramaswami Gautam (born 19 March 1924), often shortened to M. R. Gautam, is an Indian Hindustani classical vocalist of the Agra Gharana.

Early life

He was born in March 1924 in Tiruchappali, Tamil Nadu. Gautam learned under Ramarao Naik of Bangalore for many years.

Career

After learning under Ramarao Naik many years he continued to learn under

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as well as the Vice Chancellor of the Khairagarh Music University. Gautam was honoured with the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2008. He is also a Fellow of the

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in London.Live in Bombay
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gautam, M.R. 1924 births Possibly living people Agra gharana Indian classical musicians Musicians from Tamil Nadu Recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award