Batalá is a global percussion network and community drum band dedicated to performing and sharing dynamic Afro-Brazilian samba-reggae rhythms. Spanning international chapters, the project brings high-energy, drum-heavy ensemble performances to audiences worldwide. Their driving, rhythm-driven sound bridges traditional Bahian music with a vibrant, accessible global movement.
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Batalá plays high-energy Afro-Brazilian samba-reggae, blending traditional Bahian percussion rhythms with international community drum performances.
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Batalá is a worldwide percussion project originally founded in Paris in 1997 with chapters operating globally.