Music

I’m an Indian classical singer, guitarist and producer. I have been passionate about classical music from a very young age. My mother fondly recalls me singing since the age of 4.

For over a decade, I have had the privilege to learn from esteemed gurus of the Kirana gharana.

My training in Hindustani singing began under

• Pt Nagaraj Rao Havaldar in Bangalore, a disciple of Pt Madhav Gudi.
• Currently, I continue to learn from Sri Nachiketa Yakkundi in Cupertino, a student of Pt Basavaraj Rajguru among others … read more

Latest performances: Youtube.com/@RiteshNayak

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Classicalweekly.org

Newsletter with recommendations for short and long-form classical music from India. If I know, I write about the history of the Raag(mood), composition, meter, etc. You can read my pitch for this which also includes my music resume.

Sangeethaamsha

I serve as the secretary of Sangeethaamsha: a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in the San Francisco Bay Area to help promote and popularize Classical music from the sub-continent. Started by a few friends as a way to support artists in India during the pandemic, the group has organized over 40+ concerts, and showcased over 100 artists worldwide and raised over $25,000. You can read more on the website sangeethaamsha.com

Theatre, Musicals, and Scoring

Music has given me the opportunity to be part of some exciting productions, in many capacities, including acting. Some are available on-demand for streaming. I’ve also composed music for a few plays, and short films.

• Hayavadan
• Shatranj Ke Khiladi
• Bombay talkies
• Akbar Birbal - Grand Musical
• Pehi Pehli Maruti
• Vrindavan
• Indian Matchmaking
  

c.06.2023 - Shatranj Ke Khiladi by Naatak