All women percussion band in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia areas - Batala Washington - is an international all women band, that plays Afro-Brazilian, Samba-Reggae rhythms and is open for membership to all women over the age of 18 years old. Batala Band is available for private parties, corporate parties, fund raisers, festivals, parades, workshops and many other events in the Washington DC, VA and MD areas.

The all-women Batala Washington percussion group started in June 2007 in Washington DC, and is part of the International Batala group that plays Afro-Brazilian / Samba-Reggae rhythms.

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, all proceeds go towards providing instruments and costumes to members, all of whom are volunteers. Joining Batala is free of charge to all women regardless of race, religion, income, sexual orientation or musical experience; however, the purchase of the Batala Starter Kit is necessary.

We currently have 85 women in the band and are closed to new members at this time. Check our calendar for practice time and location and come see us.

Book Us for Your Next Event

Batala is available for:

  • private parties
  • corporate parties
  • fund raisers
  • festivals
  • parades
  • workshops
And many other events in the DC, VA and MD areas. Check our Press Kit (pdf)

Watch us on our next practice

Rehearsals

When: Every Saturday, from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Check our calendar.

Note: Please, be aware that we might change our rehearsal location due to performance, weather, etc. Be sure to check our calendar before coming.

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