Chi Udaka

Chi Udaka seamlessly blends a heart- thumping barrage of Taikoz virtuosic drumming, with the sinuous beauty of Lingalayam’s Indian dance.  The vocabulary of both companies is steeped in history and tradition and they now come together with their respective Japanese and Indian practices to break new ground.

Inspired by nature, Chi Udaka is a meeting of the deep earthiness of taiko drumming (Chi – earth) and the flowing sensuality of dance (Udaka – water). It unites the drums of Taikoz, the shakuhachi flute of Riley Lee, cello and Carnatic vocals with Lingalayam’s juxtaposing of the Bharatha Natyam and Kuchipudi dance styles.