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Pandit Shyam Kumar Mishra
Disciple of Sharda Sahai

Born in Benares, Shyam Kumar Mishra belongs to a family over 5 generations of great musicians and kathak dancers, nephew of legendary Gopi Krishna & Sitara Devi. He took up his tabla-studies with Pt. Sharda Sahai at the age of six. Since his youth, he has regularly given concerts, galas and workshops for delighted audiences in India and Europe. He was the first percussionist working for All India Radio and at the College of Music at Benares Hindu University. In 1972 a concert was aired, lasting twelve and a half hours without interruption; he was awarded a gold medal for this achievement. In 1989 he was honoured as the best Benares-style tabla-player. He has numerous disciples in both Benares , in Kathmandu, Nepal and across the world !!