The best known of many Balinese dance is Kecak, which illustrates the history of Rama and Sinta taken from Ramayana epics against a background of about 150 men singing. Its name derives from the sound "Cak" (pronounced "Chok '), who sang in interlocking patterns that are as complex rhythmic patterns played on the gamelan.
The modern form of Kecak originated from Gianyar village of Bedulu in the 1930's commissioned by the expatriate German artist Walter Spies. This is a sensational vision to behold. Hundreds of barechested men sit in a circle with a single flickering oil lamp in the center. "CAK, CAK, CAK," starts singing and dancing men and ranges to start the rhythmic reverberation of their own voices. Hands rise to heaven, bodies shaking in unison, the choir performed the highly structured piece of vocal music from approximately one hour. This dance has the unique title of being the most popular dance in Bali.
The modern form of Kecak originated from Gianyar village of Bedulu in the 1930's commissioned by the expatriate German artist Walter Spies. This is a sensational vision to behold. Hundreds of barechested men sit in a circle with a single flickering oil lamp in the center. "CAK, CAK, CAK," starts singing and dancing men and ranges to start the rhythmic reverberation of their own voices. Hands rise to heaven, bodies shaking in unison, the choir performed the highly structured piece of vocal music from approximately one hour. This dance has the unique title of being the most popular dance in Bali.
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