"As Spark is played, a magnet moves backwards and forwards through the centre of a solenoid, a coil of copper wire. A current is induced in the loops of wire and each time the magnet slides through, it charges up a rechargeable battery. Because the energy is stored, Spark can be played in the morning, then later during the day and again in the evening, for example. The user can plug in a light or charge up a mobile phone instantly or at a later time."

Sudha has tested the prototype with a number of different communities in Kenya and has proven it is incredibly useful to people. Children, teachers and village elders have all embraced it. Now, she needs your support to produce the products. That's why she has started a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter. Make a pledge today and be a part of #ShakeYourPower.

Music is the motivation
Working as a professional percussionist for over 20 years with Faithless, The Spice Girls, Dido, Talvin Singh and mor, Sudha has often wondered whether the huge amounts of energy created from performing on some of the world’s largest stages, could be harnessed and used. Sudha:

"For me, this project is also about connecting people and bringing them together through music. Through the joy of playing music we can create something really useful, changing the world one beat and one shake at a time."