Mysore :

City’s noted music scholar and State Sangeetha Vidwan awardee Dr. V.S. Sampathkumar Acharya (86), a resident of Lakshmipuram, passed away here this morning after a brief illness. He leaves behind wife Sangeetha Vidushi D.S. Leela, son V.S. Mohanram and daughter-in-law Anjana. Last rites will take place in city this evening.

Profile: Dr. V.S.S. Acharya, after passing BA (Hons.) in History from Maharaja’s College, did his B.Ed and later MA from Benaras University. He got a Ph.D in History from Mysore University. He completed Hindi Visharada also.

Dr. Acharya developed a passion for music literature and has authored several books on music. He has also come out with an encyclopedia on music, making it understandable to a common man. During last Dasara, Dr. Acharya was honoured with the prestigious State Sangeetha Vidwan award given by Department of Kannada and Culture, at a function at the Mysore Palace.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General  News / July 05th, 2014