Pitambar Dayal

Pitambar Dayal is a classically-trained tabla player based in Los Angeles. With roots in Hindustani vocal music and harmonium, Pitambar rediscovered his Indian heritage as an adult through the intricate rhythms of the tabla. He has since performed across the United States, accompanying vocalists and instrumentalists at festivals, private events, and weddings.

In 2016, Pitambar caught national attention with his viral video “Student Raps Resume at Career Fair,” which not only landed him his dream job as an engineer but also opened doors to composing music for commercial and digital media. Whether on stage or in the studio, Pitambar’s work bridges the classical and the contemporary—captivating audiences and collaborators alike.

Anish Raguraman

Anish Raguraman is a multi-instrumentalist musician and rhythmic explorer based in Oceanside, California. His journey into music started unexpectedly—through a Tim Ferriss podcast that led him down the rabbit hole of the handpan’s meditative, otherworldly sound. He was instantly hooked and soon began carving out a voice of his own on the handpan.

Anish first encountered the tabla at a local kirtan, where a lifelong, latent love for percussion found its home. Utterly captivated by its tonal quality, complexity, and soul, he began formal classical tabla training. Its intricate rhythmic cycles now deeply influence his approach to the handpan—blending flow and structure, melody and groove. His sound is grounded yet expansive, inviting listeners into a space where stillness, movement, and introspection all have room to breathe.

Tara Porter

Tara is a classically trained violinist and violist based in San Diego. She is currently an active member of the UC San Diego chamber music program, performing regularly in string quartets and small chamber ensembles in addition to pursuing her PhD in medical devices. Previously, she was a part of the Caltech chamber music program, coached by Martin Chalifour and Maia Jasper White. She was also a member of the Buffalo Suzuki Strings Friendship Touring Ensemble from 2013-2017 and traveled to South Africa on tour.

Beyond western classical music, Tara enjoys kirtan and jamming with Chakra Taal for an Indian fusion feel. Her favorite composers are Tchaikovsky and Dvorak.