Deobrat Mishra

Deobrat Mishra is an Indian sitarist. He is an exponent of the Benares Gharana school of Indian classical music. He plays Banarasi Thumri on sitar.

Early life and education

Deobrat Mishra was born in Varanasi, India, to the sitar player Shivnath Mishra. 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

Mishra has performed with:

Roberto Olzer – piano
Roger Hanschel – saxophone
Leslie Mandoki – drums
Al Di Meola – guitar
Mike Stern – guitar
Tony Carey – vocals
Randy Brecker – trumpet
Nick Van Eede –
Christian Burchard –
Marja Burchard – Germany

Discography

Soul of Benares – Bihaan MusicIndia meets Europe – Relaxation 2000, LuxembourgSitar Jugalbandi – Bihaan MusicSound of Meditation – Bihaan MusicGandharva Indoeuropean Music Ensemble – Amiata Records, ItalyMilan – Bihaan MusicSoul of Sitar – T-SeriesEmotions of Sitar – T-SeriesSound of Sitar – T-SeriesSitar Jugalbandi – T-SeriesCororchestra del Piemonte – La Stampa, ItalyRaga Cycle – Soundings of the planet, USATrio Benares – Jazz Sick, Germany