Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Mishra's Classical Indian Music Concert - Friday June 4th 2010



Seva Centre Co-operative is excited to sponsor the Mishras Concert in Grand Forks!

From their home city of Benares, an ancient spiritual centre of traditional music and Hindu culture, The Mishras are bringing classical North Indian Ragas and folk music to Grand Forks . The Mishras will be performing at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church,7252 7th St, Grand Forks Friday June 4th at 7:30 pm.

Pandit Deobrat Mishra, son and disciple of Pandit Shivnath Mishra, was born into a well-known musical family in the Benares Music Tradition. Following his father's footsteps, Deobrat Mishra is one of India's premiere and most talented young artists. He has been touring the world with his father since 1994. He performed his first concert at the age of six and played on All- India Radio at the age of eleven. In 1995, he was chosen as the best young Sitarist in India by the All -India Youth Festival.

Prashant Mishra is the best young Tabla player of the Benares Music tradition. He studied tabla at a very young age with his family,continuing a long familial tradition of world famous tabla players. Prashant has accompanied Pandit Shivnath Mishra and Deobrat Mishra in a concert tour of Europe and in Japan.


Tickets for the Friday, June 4th concert are $16 in advance, available at Thistle Pot Gifts, or $18 at the door. Doors open at 7pm.


Mishra Music Promotions – www.mishramusic.com
3132 Keniris Road, Nelson BC V1L 6Z8
250-825-2228

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