Friday, June 13, 2008

Tapan Bhatt

One of the founder members of the club. Thought of the harmonica for the first time in his life while on his business tour and picked up one on 5th January 2008.

In a very short duration, has picked up enough to perform before the public (to be appreciated)! Has a collection of a number of harmonicas and the shopping spree has not stopped!

Plays, apart from Hindi film songs, Gujarati songs as well. Works as a post construction consultant. A very spiritual human being, works a lot for social causes.

He is the coordinator of the Harmonica Club of Gujarat.

Tapan's performance at the Vastrapur Lake, Ahmedabad:




Manohar Vaidya


Undoubtedly, the most melodious player of the group. Plays the finest notes to the perfection. A true lover and exponent of music, also plays key boards and violin with equal proficiency. Has learnt classical music at very tender age. A retired employee of an insurance company.


Nachiketa Desai



Has been playing from the early boyhood, when he was gifted with a harmonica from his maternal uncle.Performed regularly at various functions during college days. However, discontinued from 1974 and has picked up only from last January. Plays Hindi film songs as well as western notes. A senior journalist by profession, currently works as special correspondent for Gujarat for Business India.

Live Performance at Vastrapur Lake, Ahmedabad