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Jason Kalidas began as a multi-percussionist at age 14 and was already living in India for long periods by age 19. He studied Hindustani classical music under his gurus in the last 26 years. He began on Tabla and studied with Ishwal Lal Mishra in Varanasi. Going on to intense study in Raag and Bansuri. Jason learned Raag music from Dr Shanish Kumar ( Bansuri ) and Manoj Dubey (vocal - senior disciple of Pandit Chanu Lal Mishra ) in Varanasi. He also studied with Pandit Rajendra Prasanna in his home in Delhi. Jason feels passionate about the spiritual root of Indian classical music and its healing power to awaken the emotions with `Raasas’ (essence of feeling ) . His Bansuri playing is known for its depth of feeling and rhythmic clarity after his many years of learning Tabla. As well as concert recitals Jasons holds sacred music events with Bansuri and live Tampuras using Raags in a ceremonial atmosphere. He has performed Indian classical and fusion music all over the West and India in many world-class venues and events including, Darbar Festival, The Place, London, , Sadlers Wells London, The UN headquarters NYC, Macba, Barcelona, and many more.