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.



Dr. Satish Ankalikar

A practicing Dentist based in Tampa, he has been performing in Florida for over 20 years and takes keen interest in organizing music programs. Inspired by singers like Mohammed Rafi, he excelled in classical music and was a board member of Pandir Jasraj School of Music in Tampa. He excels in songs by Mohammad Rafi, Mukesh, Udit Narayan, and Sonu Nigam.
Gita Rohatgi

Gita's melodious voice, passion for music, talent, and quick grasp of even the most difficult tunes have made her a very popular singer among the music lovers in Tampa Bay. Singing from the age of twelve, she is inspired by Geeta Dutt, Lata ji, and Asha ji, and performs their songs par excellence. She almost always gets standing ovations during her performances. She has won many prizes over the years for her exceptional singing, including the Sa-Re-Ga-Ma competition held in Florida (2005) and India Day Competition in Florida (2007).
Dr. Meena Jain

A practicing Gynecologist, she has been singing since she was twelve years old. She learned classical music from Pandit Hamid Hossein and from Pandit Radha Raman ji of Pandit Jasraj School of Music. She has been part of the Melody Makers of Tampa Bay since 2006, and has a unique style of singing that captivates the audience completely. She sings many new and old Bollywood songs, Ghazals, and folk songs by Shamshad Begum, Noor Jahan, Geeta Dutt, Shubha Mugdal, and Ila Arun.
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