Deobrat Mishra
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.
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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(s) | Sitar & Surbahar |
| Labels | T-Series, Soundings of the Planet |
| Website | Official website Academy |
Early life and education
Deobrat 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 been traveling around the world with his unique style of sitar, giving concerts and workshops at packed venues.
Performance with International Musicians Like 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 Player-USA, Nick Van Eede English Musician,Christian Burchard Music Composer-Germany, Marja Burchard Instrumentalists- Germany.
Discography
- 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