Austinist: Snapshots: Whirling Dervishes at Riverbend Center

matt wright

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:20:26 -0600

Boo, thanks, and as Jon predicted, I happened to see a flier at Clementine and was curious about the performance. It didn't disappoint, although it might not be for everyone. There's a good hour solid of just music, which is mainly flutes, drums, and monotonous chanting, before the whirling begins. As for future performances, I don't think there are any in the area besides this one. You can check their website, though, linked in the post. And for all I know there may be other groups out there doing similar stuff.

matt wright

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 11:18:00 -0600

Jon

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:58:20 -0600

There have been posters for it around town... BTW, here's the Wikipedia entry about them. You can also see a short clip of the Dervishes in the film Baraka.

boobookitty

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 09:39:18 -0600

matt wright these are *beautiful* photos and i understand what you're saying about just how hypnotic the dancers are. i once tried to take a belly dancing class but found the movements of the instructor so trance-making...i was all over the place...i knew i just couldn't cut it a student without falling into some alternate state of consciousness. just out of curiosity, how did you get the tip off about these guys? also, any upcoming performaneecs you would recommend?