Delhi Drum Circles

Image credits: Anubrata Choudhury

Today I happened to be in the Deer Park, Hauz Khas for some random reasons, and I heard some distant drums beating. I could not help myself follow those beats as I had nothing better to do AND I had never been to Deer park; what better reason could it be to explore it. Let me tell you, IT IS A HUGE PARK. Finally after following a bunch of people, I reached the destination, it was awe-inspiring. Amidst the green landscape were the colorful people, gathered in a circle. They were indeed high, not on drugs, but high on music, high on beats, high on their liveliness. The entire aura was festive in itself. The drummers were sitting with their hand-drums and percussion in a circle with people dancing in the center  and of course the spectators were behind, and I was one of them, but let me tell you, the joy of being there was stupendous. The entire scenario made me believe – how music unites us all irrespective of who we are, our gender, our age, our nationality; how the music blends with the steps and how it has a lot of meaning without even words put into it, does not even need any language to communicate itself. Today standing there, I could sense the joy being communicated, the brotherhood being communicated, THE MUSIC being communicated. Everyone seemed to have kept their schedules aside and escaped from their servitude.  Every face had the charm and smile that you just could not miss. If you happened to have missed this Sunday, no worries, “Delhi Drum circles” give a piece of their musical beats every Sunday (or you can follow them on Facebook and check their dates), in Deer Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi. It is an escape from the reality and don’t miss your chance. People gather to appreciate their love for music.  It is a platform where talented drummers and percussionists meet and make good music. People from all walks of life, dance on the beats of, be it Djembe, Darbuka, Cajon, Conga or even a spellbinding Duff! It is open to all; anyone can join in or enjoy their sessions. DDC is a strictly non commercial group and play their drums in a decent style, but with great energy and great music.

You can follow them on Facebook: Delhi Drum Circles

Let your spirits fly high with music by your side.