There have been a lot of writers and newspapers who have been with Shankar all through his journey. Now, Shankar wishes to share some memorable articles and write ups from his cherished archives. Below are some of the excerpts and the links to download the original transcripts.

….Shankar, Who is deeply inspired by the music of maestros like RK Srikantan and the late Palghat KV Narayanaswamy gives more importance to ‘Manodharma’ or creative music, rather than employing mind boggling mathematical calculations aimed at whipping up the percussionists into frenzied crescendo and eliciting claps from the audience.
A notable aspect of his concerts is the importance given to ‘shloka’s and the Ugabhogas of haridasas, Set in veritable garland of ragas, they come as delectable desserts after a sumptuous melodic fare ….

-Mirle Karthik for Deccan Herald

                                                                             
                                                                     (P.G. Srinivasa Murthy for Kannada Prabha)
     

"…Born in 1950, Shankar has been giving concerts since 1969. He won the first prize in the AIR competition in 1973….two volumes recorded and released by Sree sharadha Kala Kendra consists the kritis of Vasudevacharya rendered by him…"

Anonymous, Shruthi

“..The enthusiasm is beyond expectation. This has forced  us to take a decision to 
organise Hampi Utsav regularly and on a grand scale we will invite artistes of national and 
international repute…” - Chief minister S.M Krishna  after the classical music concert

      As reported by M.Ahiraj for the Hindu

“..He has performed in highly reputed sabhas of India. with his high pitched voice he 
pleases the audience easily, with good feeling..Shankar  will receive the ‘Kalabhushana’ from 
Thyagaraja Kala Sabha…”

Mysore V. Subramanya for Deccan Herald