R. Sathyanarayana

Born: 9 May 1927

Died: 16 January 2020

• He was a musicologist and dance scholar from Mysore, India.
• In 2018, he received the Padma Shri civilian honour from the President of India for his contribution to the field of music.
• He was known in the scholarly circles, was erudite.
• His 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 (but not exclusively) Mysore University, Hampi University (Honoris Causa) and Gangubhai Hangal Music University of Mysore.

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