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Batala New York City
Batala in New York City is the New York City branch of Batala [[1]], a global arts project of [AfroBrazilian Samba Reggae] bands. Batala was started in 1997 by Brazilian musician Giba Goncalves in Paris, France. Batala has spread to many cities around the world. There are more than 30 Batala bands, and most are co-ed. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BRICBatalaNYC.jpg
History
Batala in New York City was started in 2012 by Stacy Kovacs. After seeing Batala Washington in parades in New York City she inquired about starting a branch of Batala in New York City. She learned that starting a band was simple, and after she had spoken with Giba and getting his approval, she traveled to Salvador de Bahia [Salvador de Bahia] to march with Batala and Cortejo Afro. Cortejo Afro
Batala New York City is comprised of all woman. The mission of Batala in New York City is to offer the experience of samba reggae drumming to any woman with a desire to come and learn to play the rhythms of Batala. The band has grown in size to 75 members since their starting in 2012 and have played over 60 shows in and around New York City.
References
[edit]Batala Wikipedia [1] Batala New York City opens for the Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Tour [2] Batala New York City at HONK! NYC [3] The Villager Article [4] Batala New York City Sits down with AutoStraddle [5] Batala New York City Plays with My Brightest Diamond at the Bowery Ballroom [6] Batala New York City at Brazilian Day in Philadelphia <ref>http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/photo-galleries/2014/09/22/brazilian-day-philadelphia/<ref>
- ^ "Batala (music)".
- ^ http://www.northjersey.com/arts_entertainment/Concert_review_The_Rolling_Stones_at_the_Barclays_Center.html
- ^ "Home page".
- ^ "Scoopy's, Week of June 20, 2013 | the Villager Newspaper".
- ^ "Almost Famous: Stacy Kovacs, Batala NYC". 2013-03-27.
- ^ "My Brightest Diamond played Bowery Ballroom w/ Doe Paoro, DM Stith, Batala & Hungry March Band (pics)".
External links
[edit]WOSlinker (talk) 21:52, 16 December 2016 (UTC) Category:Samba music genres