“Dance and music cannot exist without one another; in any song there is dance, and in any movement there is music. The body is a musical instrument like any other, creating what I like to call ‘visual music. A tarana is a type of composition suited for Indian classical dance that features syllables based on the sounds of the tabla and pakhawaj drums, and it is often the highlight of any dance performance. This album is a collection of taranas and lyrical compositions arranged and adapted for dance performance. The melodies intertwine with rhythmic compositions that come from the repertoire of the North Indian dance style of Kathak, and there are some pieces suited for the South Indian style of Bharatha Natyam. I hope you enjoy this recording, and that it provides a glimpse into the majesty and depth of how rhythm, melody and movement come together to make dance a complete art.” – Bageshree Vaze

1. Vinayak

2. Tarana

3. Yoga

4. In Akbar’s Palace

5. Dhoot (Messenger)

6. Devi

7. Lucknow’s Jewel

8. Janabai’s Dream

9. Kathak

10. Bageshree’s Thillana