BATATA Y MA ORIKI

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BATATA Y MA ORIKI
presented by Cumbia im Viertel
18.07.25 | 21:00 | Hall

BATATA is a master of drumming. He has participated in important festivals in France, Belgium, Brussels, Costa Rica, Cuba, Holland, Mexico, Italy, USA, Switzerland, England, Canada, Poland and Germany. His work as director of "Las Alegres Ambulancias", a family project of the Batatas from San Basilio de Palenque, is particularly noteworthy. They are considered the most representative musical institution of the Colombian Caribbean in living manifestations of African ancestral culture. A tradition of over 500 years that keeps the legacy of its ancestors alive and leads to new musical horizons. As the son of Graciela Salgado and Francisco Teherán, he is the heir to the BATATA culture, tradition and ancestry. His life, his work as an educator and his music always glorify the values of the Colombian Caribbean tradition and, in particular, of Palenque de San Basilio.

It is a musical group led by Tomás Teherán and Samadhi Sound System that combines electronic music with traditional Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Tomás Teherán "BATATA" is considered one of the most important drummers in Colombia. BATATA & Ma Oriki represents an expression in which the sounds of electronic music are mixed with Afro-Caribbean sounds and rhythms typical of the Colombian folkloric cultural heritage. The result is an exquisite balance of music full of ancient rhythms, organic melodies and electronic sounds, offering an unparalleled experience that challenges traditional musical conventions and takes the audience on a unique sonic journey.