Batala Houston at AfriFest 2019

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Relaxing after a gig

Mestre Giba at Brazilian Day NYC

Giba Gonçalves is the Musical Director and Composer for Batala Mundo. Here he is directing a performance by Batala Mundo during Brazilian Day New York City. Members of Batala chapters worldwide are invited to participate in this and other Batala Mundo events.

Luana leading a community workshop

Our Musical Director, Luana, is playing repique and leading a community workshop.

Batala Houston members

A few members of Batala Houston getting ready for a performance.

Performing at Monique's wedding

One of our dobra players, Monique, invited Batala Houston to play at her wedding. She rocked the performance in her wedding dress!

Waiting to play

These are friends and community members waiting to drum with Batala Houston during a recent community workshop.

Newly painted drums!

Batala Houston's Musical Director, Luana, is excited about our newly painted drums. Aren't they looking great!?

Light-up drums!

We equipped all of the drums with LED lights for this energetic night performance.

Axe!

One of our dobra players, Monique, invited Batala Houston to play at her wedding. We were honored to share in this special day!

Batala Houston at rehearsal

Batala Houston members posing with our drums after rehearsal in the park.

Batala Houston at night

Batala members posing with drums after a fun but sweaty performance in the Houston summer.