History and training 

Jason Kalidas started his musical journey at the age of 14 as a multi-percussionist. By 19, he felt the calling to India a was already immersing himself in Indian culture and life for long periods 

TRAINING . Since 1996 Jason has trained rigorously in Indian classical music beginning with Tabla for the first 15 years before he moved on to his true calling in music, Raag music on Bansuri.  Within Tabla , Bansuri and Raag vocal  he studied under  Benares gharana in the Sacred city of Varanasi  with Ishwal Lala Mishra , the Shenai and Bansuri Metha family,  Manoj Dubey (vocal), a senior disciple of Pandit Chanu lal Mishra . He also had the privilege of studying under the legendary Pandit Rajendra Prasanna at his home in Delhi.

Inspiration.. Jason’s artistry is deeply rooted in the spiritual essence of Indian classical music. He is passionate about the emotive power of Raasa, the aesthetic essence of feeling, and the music’s capacity to evoke deep inner transformation. His Bansuri playing is noted for its emotional depth and rhythmic precision, a result of his many years as a Tabla player.

CONCERTS.. Beyond traditional Indian Classical concert performances, Jason creates sacred music experiences, presenting Raags with live Tanpuras in ceremonial and meditative settings. He  has performed widely across India and the West at prestigious venues and festivals including  Darbar Festival, Sadler’s Wells (London), The Place (London), the United Nations Headquarters (New York), and MACBA (Barcelona), among many others.