BATALA PHILLY
FEEL THE JOY, LET'S DRUM!
ABOUT US
Batala Philly is an all-percussion, community band that plays Samba Reggae music from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. As part of the larger Batala Mundo global arts project, we also play with other Batala bands in the U.S. and around the world. As of May 2021, Batala Philly is the only existing Batala approved band in Philadelphia. Our distinctive sound provides energy and the urge to dance like nothing else.
JOIN US!
Batala Philly is an open community band that takes members with all levels of experience! Whether you are a professional drummer or have no musical experience, you’re welcome to check us out!
BOOK US!
Batala Philly performs at street festivals, private events, fundraisers, and iconic Philadelphia celebrations. Recent performances have included Brazilian Day at Spruce Street Harbor Park, Brazilian Night at the Oval, Brazilian Flag Raising Cermony at City Hall, Barnes on the Block/Barnes Foundation, Bok B[l]ock Party/Bok Building, Hispanic Heritage Festival/Kennett Square, and West Philly Porchfest. We are honored to open and be the finale group in Philadelphia's Pride March.
See our gallery for
photos and videos!
NEXT EVENTS!
Upcoming Performances
WE ARE PLAYING THE FIFA FAN FEST!!
ON THE MAIN STAGE!
Saturday, June 13
2:15 pm before the 3:00 pm
Oatarvs. Switzerland Match
and
5:15 pm before the 6:00 pm
Brazil vs. Morocco Match
FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill
1 Lemon Hill Drive, Phila., PA 19130
FIFA WORLD CUP, JUNE 19
Our Batala Philly 6-member ensemble is performing at the World Cup,
directed by internationally-renowned
Batala Mestre Giba Gonçalves.
Sunday, July 12, 12:00 pm
Barnes on the Block
Barnes Art Museum
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Recent Past Performances
Keep checking, more gigs coming!
Channel 6 ABC: Visions
Batalá Philly was featured on ABC Philadelphia WPVI TV Show Visions
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Video includes an overview of Batalá's history, clips from our Eagle's Game Performance and indoor practice, interviews with Ingrid Marti, Music Director and members Deise Rodrigues and Marcela Arango-Ortiz.
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