Rohith Jayaraman

Rohith Jayaraman is a Carnatic vocalist, composer, percussionist, and educator born and raised in San Jose, California. He received his primary training in Carnatic music under his mother and guru, Asha Ramesh, a disciple of D.K. Jayaraman. Known for his soulful voice, speed, precision, and infectious energy, he specializes in Carnatic music and its intersection with traditions around the world, including jazz, pop, Arabic music, metal, Gnawa, folk, electronica, and contemporary dance. An alumnus of Berklee College of Music, he serves as Associate Director of the Berklee India Exchange (BIX) and co-directs the Grammy-nominated Berklee Indian Ensemble. He has shared the stage with Zakir Hussain, L. Shankar, John McLaughlin, Akram Khan, A.R. Rahman, Tigran Hamasyan, Shreya Ghoshal, and Shankar Mahadevan. He regularly conducts masterclasses and workshops in Indian classical concepts.