NOVEMBER 2014

Ghani Khan of the Kirana gharana until
the renowned musicologist, the late
Padmabhushan Thakur Jaidev Singh
offered to groom his adolescent prodigy
into the subtleties of Indian Classical
music. This bond of the teacher and
the taught, the master and the pupil
was nurtured in the time honoured
tradition of ‘Guru-shishya parampara’.
Although the vocal style which Pandit
Mishrai has evolved is a blend of the
ecstatic Kirana Badhat and the highly
embellished features of the Patiala
Gharana. His Classical pieces reveal a
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fascinating harmony of Punjab, Purab
and Gaya Styles. Yet it can be said
for Panditji that he has transcended
the confines of gharana styles and
has brought into his singing a streak
of spirituality. His eclectic style thus
draws on leading traditions of Indian
Classical and Semi Classical music.
His elaborations are distinguished by
his aesthetic approach, and his rich
understanding of the literature, or
Sahitya of Music.
Pt. Chhannulal Mishra has been blessed
with an extraordinary musical fluidity.
He wears his natural genius easily,
displaying easy mastery over rhythm
and melody, any listener at a Pandit
ji concert is dazzled at, the majestic
ease with which he renders musical
sequences without any obvious effort or
deliberation.
Pt. Chhannulal Mishra has travelled
extensively and has performed at
numerous musical conferences and
concerts both in India and abroad, He
was also invited by I.C.C.R, during
the 50th anniversary celebrations of
India’s Independence , and he toured
and performed at many places in the
U.S.A. including Washington DC,
New York and Chicago. He had the
privilege of presenting his concert at
the Smithsonian in the Air and Space
auditorium(Washington D.C.)
In recognition of his musical acumen,
Pt. Chhannulal Mishra has been
distinguished with numerous high
honours. He is a top grade artist at the
All India Radio and the Doordarshan.
He is also the member of Ministry of
Culture (North Central) Govt. of India.
He has also released many albums
which include a wide variety of melodic
variations, all sung in his characteristics
sensuous voice.