Dean Evenson ⋄ Raga Cycle ⋄ ’Pandit’ Shivnath Mishra ⋄ Deobrat Mishra

Composer and Flautist Dean Evenson joins creative forces with Indian Sitar masters ‘Pandit’ Shivnath Mishra and Deobrat Mishra in this masterpiece of cultural blending. The Mishras, a father and son duo from a musical family spanning seven generations, live in the holy city of Benares, India on the Ganges River. With passion and playfulness, they perform Ragas which are ancient patterns of melodic movement meant to evoke a certain mood or feeling. The Mishras take traditional ragas and create their own remarkable improvisational compositions, adding a spirited call and response dynamic to their exquisite musical forms. Dean Evenson – Flute, Keyboards Pandit Shivnath Mishra – Sitar Deobrat Mishra – Sitar Phil Heaven – Viola Dudley Evenson – Tamboura Gina Sala – Vocals Rivers Sterling – Vocals Released in 2004. 00:00 ⋄ Rag Bairagi Early Morning 12:35 ⋄ Rag Bhatiyar Morning 25:04 ⋄ Rag Bhimpalasi Mid Day 33:34 ⋄ Rag Yaman Evening 42:02 ⋄