Welcome!
Obini Bata is the first all female folkloric
drumming ensemble in Cuba.
Obini
is the Yoruban word for Woman.
Bata drumming is the oldest drum tradition
of Cuba.
Obini Bata was formed in 1993 by Director Eva
Despaigne and other female members of the Conjunto
Folklorico Nacional de Cuba.
In Cuba the Bata are traditionally played only
by men, but Obini Bata have challenged the taboo
by becoming the first all-female bata drumming
ensemble in Cuba.
In addition to playing Bata, all members of the
group play a variety of Cuban drums and percussion,
as well as singing and dancing.
To create a complete performance, encompassing
all aspects of the ancient tradition they represent.
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International Tours
Canada - Ontario, Toronto...
Spain - Madrid, Cadiz, Barcelona...
Italy - Rome, Pescara, Calabria...
Martinique
France
Top International Festival Cuba (Italy).
International Folklore Festival (France).
International Theater Festival (Spain).
Delegation of Cuban Art.
"Barrio Adentro"
Theatre presentation.
Teresa Carreño Caracas, Venezuela
South Africa |
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Contact
Details
Johan Botha
Mobile: +27 83 550 6569
Email: johan@drumming.co.za
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