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| Born | (1927-05-09)9 May 1927 Mysore, India |
| Died | 16 January 2020(2020-01-16) (aged 92) |
| Occupation(s) | Musicologist &indologist |
| Years active | 1945-2020 |
| Awards | Padma Sri (2018) |
R. Sathyanarayana (9 May 1927 – 16 January 2020) was a musicologist and dance scholar fromMysore, India. In 2018, Sathyanarayana received thePadma Shri civilian honour from the President of India for his contribution to the field of music.[1][2] His most prominent disciples include his son, Vidwan Dr. R. S. Nandakumar, who is a renowned Karnataka Classical vocal musician and scholar of international repute,[3] andVidwan Dr Srikantham Nagendra Shastry, who is also a renowned Karnataka Classical vocal musician, Professor and Scholar.[4]
Dr R Sathyanarayana has degrees ranged from a Master's in chemistry from the University of Mysore to a PhD and multiple D.Litt. degrees from various universities, including Mysore University, Hampi University (Honoris Causa) and Gangubhai Hangal Music University of Mysore.[5]
Between 1949 and 1984, he taught chemistry at theSarada Vilas College, and also taught Karnataka music. He wrote treatises in Sanskrit language on dance and music.Pundarikamala,Shruti: The Scalic Foundation, Suladis and Ugabhogas of Karnataka Music, andKarnataka Sangeetha Vahini were some of his notable works. He was a public speaker on Indological disciplines, and was an active participant in Government of India sponsored music festivals and international seminars. He was the President of the Indian Music Congress.[2][6]
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