Welcome to the Bakra Bata' website, home of Bakra Bata' steel drums and dance performing ensemble, available for your entertainment pleasure. Bakra Bata's professional musicians and dancers bring the sights and sounds of the Caribbean to life, providing lively and colorful entertainment for parties, festivals, corporate functions - any event where an upbeat atmosphere is the goal! At the same time, Bakra Bata introduces audiences of all ages to traditional and contemporary forms of Caribbean music, drumming, percussion and dance that originate in the trans-Atlantic cultures as they have developed in the Americas. We feature the steel pan drum played in combination with a fascinating variety of other Caribbean musical instruments, creating visual and aural delight for audiences. Our full or abbreviated entertainment programs also feature theater, masquerade, stilting, and dance presentations that highlight steel drums and colorful costumes and masks.
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 Bakra Bata's founder and artistic director, Michael Shantz, was asked by columnist John Roos, of the L.A. Times, what audiences should expect from a performance of Bakra Bata'. Shantz replied, "I would be delighted if the audience leaves stronger, more positive, and a bit more joyful about struggling through the life we all have to struggle through, if only for a brief while. If they're able to be enlightened and have moments of profound revelation, that's great too. But, I'll settle for making them happy for five minutes."
Use the links at the left to learn more about Bakra Bata's extensive professional experience bringing the art of Caribbean music, steel drums, dance, masquerade and stilting to venues and events through the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Mexico. Learn more about the educational workshops or artist residency services we can provide in your venue.
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