Contact and Booking

BATA IRE's repertoire includes programs suitable for clubs, private events, concert venues, festivals, street fairs, and school groups of all ages.

Stage-Show Ensemble

Latin Jazz Ensemble

Folkloric Ensemble

Masterclasses, Clinics & Seminars

6 piece ensemble brings together all of the elements of BATA IRE featuring Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian percussion, female vocals, guitar, bass and vibraphone performing original music and unique arrangements of a wide variety of Folkloric and popular Brazilian and Cuban musics as well as American blues and funk infused with the breathtaking rhythms of Cuba and Brazil. 5 piece ensemble features Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian percussion with bass, guitar, and vibraphone; performing classic Latin jazz from greats such as Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Chucho Valdez, Thelonius Monk, Mongo Santamaria, as well as original works and folkloric songs adapted for Latin jazz ensemble.

3 to 5 piece ensemble, featuring a wide variety of exotic Cuban and Brazilian percussion instruments with vocal songs and chants, performing ritual and street rhythms of Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian folkloric musics.

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BATA IRE also offers educational services led by Emilio Caruso and Jesse Joaquin Parker, who together, have over 45 years of teaching experience. Help your students or employees understand community, team-building, through the magic of Afro-based rhythms.

To book BATA IRE for public performance at your venue or for private events, contact:
Emilio Caruso
602-258-4716
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