Batalá Philadelphia is a non-profit Samba Reggae percussion band founded in 2017. We are part of the Batalá Mundo global arts project. Our mission is to enrich and inspire our communities by providing an Afro-Brazillian musical and cultural experience through arts education and live performances. Our distinct form of musical expression and cultural heritage from Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, is open to all individuals regardless of race, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or background.