Batala Manchester

Move to the Samba reggae rhythms of Brazil

Get ready to move and groove with Batala Manchester! Bringing joyful samba reggae rhythms all the way from Brazil, this lively community drumming band fills the air with colour, energy, and irressistible beats. Part of a global family of Batala bands, they love getting everyone involved - perfect for children and grown-ups alike. Expect big smiles, big drums, and a feel-good carnival atmosphere for the whole family.

About Batala Manchester

Batala Manchester is a not-for-profit community samba reggae percussion group based in the city of Manchester, UK. Batala Manchester is a sister band to eight other Batala samba bands in the UK and more than forty sister bands elsewhere in the world. Giba Gonçalves founded the first Batala Band in Paris in 1997 and continues to write music and provide costumes and drums for Batala bands worldwide.