Indrakishore Mishra - Raga Chandrakauns/Megh

Indrakishore Mishra is a dhrupad vocalist of the Bettiah Gharana founded by his ancestors, who served the court of Shahjehan, and migrated to Bettiah on the India-Nepal border. His art is sparse on artifice, rich in emotional energy: A forceful melodic style with a transparent sincerity. Chandrakauns is a late evening raga and is sung on the night of the full moon; Megh is associated with the rainy season.