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Our Beats and Beyond

Hit It Like It Owes You Money! Batala Drums Go BOOM

What makes Batala drums go BOOM? Andy takes us through how our drums are made, how they create sound and why a Fundo needs a proper thump.

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Batala London drummer playing a large Fundo bass drum with other drummers behind.

Batala London drummer playing a large Fundo bass drum with other drummers behind.

Exploring the Agogô: The Small Instrument with a Big Voice

Discover the agogô, a small but powerful Brazilian percussion instrument. Explore its sound, history and connection to Afro-Brazilian rhythms.

2 min read

The agogô made up of two metal bells of different sizes, played with a stick to create a series of high-pitched notes.

The agogô made up of two metal bells of different sizes, played with a stick to create a series of high-pitched notes.

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