Jason Carter

Jason Carter is an acoustic guitarist and improviser who uses his unique style of world music to bridge the political and cultural divides between nations. Acting as an artistic diplomat for The British Council and British Government, Carter has had access and permission to play in over 70 countries, including some of the most restrictive in the world such as Uzbekistan, North Korea, Afghanistan and Iran.

During his travels, Carter has had the opportunity to play for heads of state, royalty and Hollywood stars including President Musharraf (Pakistan), Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (ruler of Dubai) and Dustin Hoffman. He has also held impromptu performances in some unlikely circumstances: from placating machine-gun toting soldiers at 3am in Uzbekistan by playing Bach to a special concert for a group of head hunters in Borneo.

Jason's musical CV reads like an A-Z of global influences. Having performed in over 70 countries to date, he has also collaborated with the likes of Nigel Kennedy, Maire Brennan and Antonio Forcione. Jason regular travels to some of the world's most isolated countries at the request of The British Council and he is one of the most active political artists around today.

Jason's music overcomes differencies in culture and language. He communicates to his fellow Westerners the quiet dignity of the lives behind the ongoing negative headlines in the countries he visits. This is what inspires Jason to continue his remarkable musical odyssey.