Radhika Prasad Goswamy
Acharya Radhika Prasad Goswamy, known as Sangeet Nayak, was an Indian vocalist in the Hindustani classical tradition, based in the Bishnupur Gharana.
A renowned exponent of the Bishnupur Gharana, he was known for the Khayal, Dhrupad, Thumri and Tappa, along with Raga-pradhan songs. From Bengal, Radhika was the uncle of Pandit Jnanendra Prasad Goswamy.
Early life
Radhika's journey to the world of Indian Classical Music was initiated at his home under the guidance of his elder brother Pandit Bipin Chandra Goswamy, who was a noted Esraj player.His acquaintance were eminent vocalists such as Pandit Girija Shankar Chakrabarty and Ustad Faiyaz Khan. He received his music training from musicians of Betiya gharana of Bihar, as did other contemporary singers of the Bishnupur gharana.