Mysuru :

Vidushi S.K. Vasumathi (80), renowned musician, a graded artiste and music composer of All India Radio (AIR), passed away in the early hours of today at her residence on 6th Main at V.V. Mohalla in city.

She leaves behind a host of relatives, friends and students.

A recipient of numerous awards such as the Rajyotsava award, Kalashree award, Hamsa Prashanthi award and Ananya Kalabhigna title, Vasumathi was to be conferred with the prestigious ‘Shishunala Shariff’ Award by the State Government this month.

She was also the founder of ‘Raaga Taranga,’ a music association in city.

Last rites were held at Chirashanthidhama in Gokulam this afternoon.

A profile: Born to Rajamma and S.B. Krishnaswamy couple in 1934, S.K. Vasumathi began learning music under M.V. Krishnappa and later under R.K. Ramanathan.

After moving to Mysuru, she underwent training under R.K. Srikantan.

She has also received appreciations from poets Pu. Ti. Na and Rashtrakavi Kuvempu, who had sent cassettes and got their poems sung by her and recorded the songs.

She has trained over 500 students in music and some of her students are artistes at Akashavani. Vasumathi has composed over 300 songs and had directed programmes at Akashavani.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Monday , November 10th, 2014