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An advanced study of the Yoruba-derived bata drums, written and published by Bill Summers.

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"This is a great book you've assembled. The introduction, glossary and annotations make this an invaluable resource."Jesse Varela, Latin Beat Magazine, Nov, 2002

Introduction from Bill Summers' book "Studies in Batá"

Batá are described by Fernando Ortiz as being "Closed bimembraphones, ambipercussive with clepsidrically formed wooden body. The Batá have had along history, and are sacred to 'Sango'. 'Sango' was the third Alaafin, (owner of the palace) to rule over the ancient city of Oyo. The first two 'Alaafins' were Oranmiyan & Ajaka. 'Sango' ruled in the middle of the fifteenth century, before any written accounts of Oyo history. 'Sango' would put fear into his enemies by spitting fire from his mouth. The Batá drums are sacred to 'Sango'. There seems to be more rhythms, on this particular drum for 'Sango' than any other Orisa.

The Batá are similar to the dundun family of Yoruba Drums in several ways. In Nigeria ~ West Africa, where the Yoruba people are found, there are many families of drums played. Ipese drums are connected to and played for 'Ifa'. 'Igbin' drums are played in honor of 'Orinsanla' or 'Obatala' and others. 'Agere' Drums are associated with 'Ogun'. The Batá drums that accompany masquerades, particularly 'Egungun', are official drums of 'Sango'. The dundun families of drums have no restrictions and are used in many ways, and they accompany various religious and social activities.

Download a sample pdf file containing the introduction page, complete table of contents, and a notation chart of "Ososi" (Matanzas) Batá rhythm transcribed by Bill Summers