Devashish Dey


Devashish Dey teaching son Shubankar, Varanasi February 2010


Devashish Dey teaching his daughter Jaiyantika (2007), March 2010


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Jaiyantika Dey singing khayal, Varanasi January 2011

Devashish Dey is a superb vocalist from a non-hereditary background in Banaras (Varanasi). His daughter Jaiyantika  (2007) is a brilliant musical prodigy.  She has benefited enormously from being born into an articulate and loving musical environment. Her brother Shubankar (1993) is an excellent singer, already performing widely.

Devashish Dey first learned from Pashupatinath Mishra, then went on to deepen his knowledge with Mukund Vishnu Kalvint.




© Lucy Durán, Nicolas Magriel, Geoff Baker 2011