Carlos Aldama's Life in Batá: Cuba, Diaspora, and the Drum
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Carlos Aldama's Life in Batá: Cuba, Diaspora, and the Drum

by Umi Vaughan, Carlos Aldama

Biography Music Cultural Studies
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Chronicles the life of master drummer Carlos Aldama and the enduring traditions of Cuban batá drumming across continents.

ISBN-13 9780253223784 ASIN 0253223784 Views 77 Publisher Indiana University Press Year 2012 Edition Illustrated Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 208 Created February 28, 2026 Updated September 08, 2026
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Carlos Aldama's Life in Batá explores the world of Cuban batá drumming through the experiences of master drummer Carlos Aldama.

The book traces Aldama's journey from Cuba to the diaspora, highlighting the significance of the drum in Afro-Cuban culture.

Readers gain insight into the traditions, techniques, and spiritual dimensions of batá performance.

The narrative connects personal history with broader themes of cultural preservation and migration.

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