Echoes of the Ganga
to the Pacific.
A Sacred Sound Journey
East and West in Harmony
Heather and Suraj Kumar Jaiswal bring together kirtan, Indian classical music, and contemporary influences—creating devotional music that transcends borders and connects hearts.
a collaboration podcast between east & west
a collaboration podcast between east & west
Heather Hathaway is a lifelong performer, devotional singer, and songwriter. A graduate of Belmont University in Nashville with a degree in Music Business and a Master’s in Education, she has been a performer since childhood and a music teacher for many years.
Her voice carries the soul of Vedic mantras, kirtan, and Indian classical ragas while weaving in her roots in Western music. She regularly shares chanting, mantras, and bhajans at temples and spiritual festivals throughout Southern California.
Suraj Kumar Jaiswal, born in Varanasi just steps from the sacred Ganga, is a tabla maestro carrying the Banaras Gharana lineage. Raised in a family of musicians and trained by masters, Suraj embodies a centuries-old devotional tradition while bringing fresh creativity to contemporary collaborations.
Together, Heather and Suraj unite their diverse musical paths into a living conversation between cultures and spirit.
Podcast Coming Soon!
“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.
What You’ll Hear:
Short performances & demonstrations
Explanations of ragas, talas, and traditions
Spiritual insights and stories from Varanasi
Conversations about fusion, culture, and the future of music