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| Biography : Sanjay Mishra |
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Guitarist-composer Sanjay Mishra has been described as a brilliant and innovative musician, playing with an eclecticism well suited to his multicultural background. After completing his studies at The Peabody Conservatory of Music, he began composing music that combined Eastern and Western influences. In an interview with The Washington Post, he explained, "I come from a tradition that has a lot of improvisation. Sometimes Western classical music can seem a little rigid, I had to find some middle ground." |
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Mr. Mishra first came to public acclaim for his album Blue Incantation with guitarist Jerry Garcia of The Grateful Dead. It is one of Mr. Garcia's rare collaborations in his later
years and represents some of his last works. |
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Mr. Mishra's latest CD Chateau Benares (October 2006), with guest appearances by musicians from India and the US including DJ Logic and Keller Williams, was received with rave reviews on National Public Radio and The
Washington Post among others. |
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He has also composed music for films. His score for the French film Port Djema received the "Lifetime Vision Award" at The Hamptons International Film Festival in New York (Stephen Speilberg-chair). The film was awarded he Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. |
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Mr. Mishra primarily records on Akar Music, distributed by City Hall Records, San Rafael, CA. His music has also been released on PolyGram, Philips, Mercury, EMI (India) Ryko, Putumayo, Melodia, and other labels. He is the author of Guitar Atlas: India, an instruction book published by Alfred. |
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