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.
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 (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 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
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