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“ In the Official Retrospective Of Cuban Music, ethnomusicologist Olavo Alen Rodriguez has compiled a superb introduction to the cultural and historical roots of what is arguably the most influential musical tradition of the Americas. ”  — Michael Stone

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Cuba: One Island, Two Faces

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Updated Batá Information - Cuban Sacred Drums

Submitted by tresero on March 23, 2009 - 5:41pm

The article on the Bata drums has been updated. I incorporated more of the Spanish version by Olavo Alen Rodriguez and cleaned it up a bit. The batá drums are the sacred instruments of Cuban Santería. They are made up of three hourglass-shaped drums of different sizes that perform specific musical functions. They are important culturally as well as influencing popular Cuban music. Here is a link to the article: Bata Article by Olavo Alen Rodriguez.

 

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