About Kecak
Kecak is a music genre that emerged in Indonesia. It is usually classed as a form of Balinese dance, Indonesian dance and music of Bali.
From Wikipedia
Kecak (also spelled kécak, ketjak and kechak; Balinese: ᬓᬾᬘᬓ᭄) or tari kecak, is a form of Balinese Hindu dance popularized in the 1930s. Since its creation, it has been performed primarily by men, with the first women's kecak group having started in 2006. The dance is based on the story of the Ramayana and is traditionally performed in temples and villages across Bali, Indonesia.
Also known as the Ramayana monkey chant, the dance is performed by a circle of as many as 150 performers wearing checked cloths around their waists, percussively chanting "chak", and moving their hands and arms. The performance depicts a battle of the Ramayana, in which the monkey-like Vanaras, led by Hanuman, help Prince Rama fight the evil King Ravana. Kecak has roots in sanghyang, a trance-inducing exorcism dance.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Kecak.
- ↑ Balinese dance
- ↑ Indonesian dance
- ↑ music of Bali
Frequently asked questions
What is Kecak?
Kecak is a music genre that emerged in Indonesia. It is usually classed as a form of Balinese dance, Indonesian dance and music of Bali.
Where and when did Kecak originate?
Kecak originated in Indonesia.