Dancing Drums by Centre Chakra

dancing drums
for rhythmical dance and movement

the dancing drums accompany all forms of rhythmically based movement, and specifically movement based on the Indian dance techniques.

This CD is dedicated to the memory of Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra who passed away in april 2004. ‘Kelu Babu’, as he was affectionately called, was a true master of rhythm,
in All ways:
of the Pakhavaj
of the Dancing feet (in Odissi dance)
and above all,
of the Rhythm of Spirit.

I was fortunate enough to study with him from 1973 onwards. He gifted me with the power of Rhythm and the magic of Laya, and as long as the Heart beats strong, the guiding light of his spirit will shine brightly.

Sheela Raj



Dancing Drums

Beating, stamping, stomping
our feet to the deep pulse
of the
dancing drums

dancing all-one
and
two-gether
in the come-unity

exhilirating moments
of
shared spirit

and the beat goes on...

grounded, dynamized
by the magic of
our own moving bodies

health giving endorphines
released
we dance into
the sunset

strengthening our bones
as we strengthen
our hearts

by
giving and receiving
the
heartbeat
of the
Universe

Enjoy the dancing!!!

Centre Chakra’s vocation as a cultural centre for East-West synthesis came to an end in autumn 2001 and so we decided to produce this compilation to honour all the artists who contributed to:

15 Years of Musical Magic.