Born on 22nd Nov 1970 in Mumbai, Vinayak had an inherent liking for music from his childhood. Recognizing his keen response towards the rhythm, his father Pundalik Prabhu, an accomplished vocalist and tabla player, gave Vinayak early lessons in tabla.

A vocal recital by the legendary Pt.Bhimsen Joshi opened up new horizons in Vinayak’s life and inspired him to learn vocal music in the North Indian (Hindustani) khayal tradition under the guidance and supervision of his father. Vinayak’s inclination towards the Kirana gayaki took him to Firoz Dastur, a doyen of this Gharana and a disciple of Sawai Gandharva, and Vinayak started grooming as a competent performer under his tutelage.

Vinayak has performed at many music festivals in India. A graded artiste of the All India Radio, Vinayak was a recipient of a Gold Medal in the Hindustani classical vocal music competition of the A.I.R. Vinayak has also been awarded with the Surmani title by Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai.

Vinayak is also proficient in thumri-dadra and devotional music.

Many reputed record companies have commercially recorded him.

VINAYAK PRABHU
5/40, Motilal Nagar No.1, Opp. B.E.S.T. Nagar, Goregaon (W), Mumbai – 400104. Tel .: 91-22-28741894, Mobile : 9892139967
Email : vinprabhu@ymail.com / nadarangmusic@yahoo.com