BATALA

Mundo

Welcome

OUR HISTORY

What is Batala ?

BATALA is a worldwide project promoting and sharing Afro-Brazilian percussion specifically samba-reggae which originates from Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. Over 1500 percussionists perform playing compositions created by Giba Gonçalves, but it’s not just a musical project, the ethos is that of inclusion, equality and joining together to make music and enrich members lives and communities. Including giving back to the original community in Brazil.

Batala's creator

Giba Gonçalves

In 1997, Bahian percussionist Giba Gonçalves created the first chapter in Paris of what has become Batala Mundo, a worldwide project promoting and sharing Afro-Brazilian percussion specifically samba-reggae which originates from Salvador da Bahia, Brazil.

Our Spirit

Eu sou Batala, o tambor cantor
Gente de toda raça,
gente de toda cor.

I am Batala, the singing drum.
People of all races, people of all colors

Geronimo
(extract from the song "Tambor cantor")

BATALA'S BANDS

Around the world

All over the world

Europe

North America

South America

Australia

OUR PERFORManceS

In the world

Each band performs individually in their own countries but also take part in events with the Batala Mundo family. These range from Bahia’s Carnival in Salvador (Brazil), Notting Hill in London (England) and the Christmas Parade in Vienna (Austria). These famous carnivals have now become part of Batala Mundos calendar and are enjoyed by members from all over the world who come to celebrate and play together!

EUROPEAN PROJECT

One Love, One Drum...

This project under Erasmus+ programme, in specific, the KA227 – Partnerships for Creativity (Youth Education) consist of produce a pedagogical tool, using music and rythm, that should become a powerful educational tool in the area of non-formal education, for the social inclusion of groups of young people marginalized and / or excluded from society.