Podcast Coming Soon
ECHOES OF THE GANGA TO THE PACIFIC
About
Heather Hathaway, M.Ed.
Heather Hathaway is a lifelong performer and devotional singer who bridges East and West through music. A student of the prestigious Belmont University in Nashville, where she studied Music Business, and later earning her Master’s in Education, Heather has been a dedicated music teacher as well as a performer since childhood. She’s played in venues across the country and now shares her voice through chanting mantras, kirtan, and Hindustani/Carnatic bhajans at temples and spiritual festivals throughout Southern California.
About
Suraj Kumar Jaiswal
Suraj Kumar Jaiswal is a tabla artist, teacher, and custodian of the Banaras Gharana, one of the most respected traditions of Indian classical music.
Growing up just steps from the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple of Varanasi, Suraj grew up in a family of sitar makers and players and began training in tabla at the age of six.
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After studying with eminent gurus of the Banaras tradition, Suraj went on to graduate top of his class at Banaras Hindu University, receiving a Gold Medal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Today, through his teaching and performances across India, Suraj carries forward the Banaras Gharana’s legacy — sharing the tabla as both a devotional practice and a universal language of rhythm that speaks across cultures.
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about the podcast
“Echoes of the Ganga to the Pacific” — A new cultural podcast where Hindustani master Suraj Kumar Jaiswal and devotional singer Heather Hathaway explore the sounds, stories, and spirit of Indian classical music.
Launching soon, this podcast bridges East and West, teacher and student, tradition and curiosity. Suraj shares his decades of mastery, while Heather guides listeners through accessible conversations, making Hindustani music come alive for new audiences around the world.
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What You’ll Hear:
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Short performances & demonstrations
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Explanations of ragas, talas, and traditions
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Spiritual insights and stories from Varanasi
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Conversations about fusion, culture, and the future of music
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