Raja, also known as 'Kansas Raja', has been performing full-lenght conerts in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Bengali throughout the U.S. His diverse background in languages, culture, and community helps him to present widely versatile conerts covering multiple genres of music - from ghazals to popular film music hits. Raja particularly enjoys performing live stage music and the camaraderie it offers him with musicians and music lovers - his main source of musical learning and growth. Of particlar mention are performances with Dr. S.P.Balasubramaniam in Houston, with Anuradha Sriram in New Jersey, and with Harinin in Tampa. Raja manages Geethanjali, a popular music group, out of Kansas city.

Raja works as Sr. Manager - Corporate Strategy for Sprint Corporation. "Can you hear him now?" :) Raja says that he benefits from the opportunity of musical explorations and endeavours, which would not be possible without the wonderful support of his dear wife, Sukanya and his 'fun' sons Aditya and Vikram.