All women percussion band in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia areas - Batala Band - 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.

Welcome to our home on the Web! The Batala Percussion Band started in Washington, DC in June, 2007. We're an international all women band, that plays Afro-Brazilian / Samba-Reggae rhythms.

All proceeds of the band go toward providing instruments and costumes for the members. 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 over 55 women in the band, and are closed for membership at this time. Please, check back soon for possible openings.

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)

Join us on our next practice

Rehearsals

When: Every Saturday, from 10:30am to 1:30pm
Where: We are currently trying different rehearsal locations, make sure to check our calendar for
accurate location before coming.

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

Listen to
Batala songs