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Deobrat Mishra (born 4 June 1976) is an Indian sitarist. He is an exponent of the Benares Gharana school of Indian classical music. He plays Banarasi Thumri on sitar.
Deobrat Mishra | |
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 Deobrat Mishra at his academy in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 4 June 1976 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Sitarist, World Music |
| Instrument | Sitar & Surbahar |
| Labels | T-Series, Soundings of the Planet |
| Website | Official website Academy |
Early life and education
editDeobrat Mishra was born in Varanasi, India, to the sitar player Shivnath Mishra.[1] He received a master's degree in sitar from the Prayag Sangit Samiti in Allahabad. He has travelled around the world, giving concerts and workshops at packed venues.
Performances
editMishra has performed with:
- Roberto Olzer – piano (Italy)
- Roger Hanschel – saxophone (Germany)
- Leslie Mandoki – drums (Germany/Hungary)
- Al Di Meola – guitar (USA)
- Mike Stern – guitar (USA)
- Tony Carey – vocals (USA)
- Randy Brecker – trumpet (USA)
- Nick Van Eede – (England)
- Christian Burchard – (Germany)
- Marja Burchard – Germany
Discography
edit- Soul of Benares (2013) – Bihaan Music
- India meets Europe (2012) – Relaxation 2000, Luxembourg
- Sitar Jugalbandi (2011) – Bihaan Music
- Sound of Meditation (2011) – Bihaan Music
- Gandharva Indoeuropean Music Ensemble (2009) – Amiata Records, Italy
- Milan (2009) – Bihaan Music
- Soul of Sitar (2007) – T-Series
- Emotions of Sitar (2007) – T-Series
- Sound of Sitar (2006) – T-Series
- Sitar Jugalbandi (2006) – T-Series
- Cororchestra del Piemonte (2005) – La Stampa, Italy
- Raga Cycle (2004) – Soundings of the planet, USA
- Trio Benares (2016) – Jazz Sick, Germany