Ramesh Mishra

Born in 1952, Ramesh Mishra is one of the outstanding exponents of Sarangi from the Benaras Gharana and represents the twenty third generation of Sarangi players in his family. Sarangi, which literally means 'a hundred colors', is a unique stringed instrument and is one of the most difficult instruments to master, despite its popularity as an accompanying instrument. Ramesh Mishra's ability to exploit the potentials of this instrument is incomparable.

Initiated by the great Sarangi maestro Late Pandit Gopal Mishra and later groomed by his father Late Pandit Ramnath Mishra, Ramesh has come under the tutelage of the legendary Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar for the last several years. The association brought both the maestro and the disciple together in performances, recordings and projects all over the world.

As an All India Radio and Doordarshan artist, he has accompanied almost all the leading musicians of India and performed in numerous conferences and festivals all over the globe, both as a soloist and as an accompanist. He has been honored by the Sangeet Natak Academy Award for his sincere service to music.