Our Mission
We are dedicated to sharing World Music for the greater good. Creating and promoting concerts to raise awareness and funds for those in need, sourcing the best traditional instruments, celebrating culture, teaching the history of traditional music, incorporating World Music into modern scores, and helping those who wish to discover how to play it.
Our Story
We chose to call our company Mataji Music because of the woman who changed our lives: Sri Siddhi Ma. “Mataji.” Spending hours with her in Kainchi, India taught us what matters most. Love. Pure and simple. As mother and son, we were given many gifts from her. Now we’re here, sharing our gifts with the hearts she helped us to open.
Our Founders
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Marsha
Co-Founder & CEO
Marsha Dietlein Bennett is an actress known primarily for her work in film and television. She solidified her love for world music on her first trip to India in 2000, and she has produced and performed in numerous concerts since.
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Jansen (Jai Dev)
Co-Founder and Vice President
Jansen Bennett has been performing world music professionally since he was 8 years old. His remarkable knowledge and skill in traditional music from all around the globe has made him a sought-after performer, composer and teacher.