
Formed seven years ago, the Melody Makers of Tampa Bay group has performed internationally, including multiple performances in Florida and Texas. The core of the group consists of Dr. Naeem Abrahani, Dr. Satish Ankalikar, Gita Rohatgi, and Dr. Meena Jain, and often travels with musicians who have performed with accomplished professionals such as Pandit Jasraj, Sri Hari Prasad Chaurasia, and Pandir Ravi Shanker ji.
The Melody Makers of Tampa Bay perform songs from different eras including old film songs, latest Bollywood music, ghazals, geets, light classical music, popular dance songs, garba, and audience requests.
The Melody Makers use a flexible format for their performances, and easily adjust to the audience's tastes. Generally, the group includes solo and duet performances in wonderful compilations during the beginning of the program, and then follows with a medley of both slow and dance songs to get the audience entertained and on the dance floor.
Additionally, the Melody Makers partner up with other performers to include comedy relief and dance performances to their shows. All in all, the group focuses on delivering authentic Indian music to the audience, and often travels with professional musicians who have performed with artists such as Pandit Jasraj, Sri Hari Prasad Chaurasia, and Randit Ravi Shanker ji.