Ataole | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

(Playing For Change) Join us as Playing For Change presents a mesmerizing rendition of “Ataole” Song Around The World in celebration of the International Day for People of African Descent.

Ataole

“Ataole” is an all-time classic, originally recorded by Batata y Su Rumba Palenquera and released in 2003 in Paris, France, by the Palenque Records Label. This track comes from the last album recorded by the legendary Paulino Salgado Batata, who was revered as the king of percussion and drums from San Basilio de Palenque on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.

Embark on a cultural journey that spans continents, connecting San Basilio de Palenque, Angola, and New Orleans through the universal language of music. This breathtaking musical collaboration seamlessly weaves together the rich traditions and rhythms of these diverse regions, celebrating the resilience and spirit of the African diaspora and highlighting the shared heritage and interconnectedness of communities around the world. Let’s spread the joy and power of music across borders, one note at a time!

Written by Cecilio Torres
Originally produced by Lucas Silva

Featuring

Eduin Valdés – Bongos Wilber Valdés- Tambora Teddy N’Singui- Electric Guitar Ali Fernando Navarra- Marímbula Grupo Escuela de Danzas Batata- Dancers Alana Alberg- Bass Raúl Tolingas- Dikanza Keiler Valdez Herrera- Maracas Louis Mhlanga- Electric Guitar Julian Mojica- Accordion Malanje Roots- Balafon & Dancers Ichika Nito- Electric Guitar Paulo Heman- Triangle Paito y La Burgo- Vocals Andrew Baham- Trumpet Big Sam Williams- Trombone Luis Carlos Cassiani- Tambora Alegre Washboard Chaz- Washboard.

Inspire and connect the world through music

Playing For Change (PFC) is a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Organization) created to inspire and connect the world through music, born from the shared belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. The primary focus of PFC is to record and film musicians performing in their natural environments and combine their talents and cultural power in innovative videos called Songs Around The World. Creating these videos motivated PFC to form the Playing For Change Band—a tangible, traveling representation of its mission, featuring musicians met along their journey; and establish the Playing For Change Foundation—a separate 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting music programs for children around the world. Through these efforts, Playing For Change aims to create hope and inspiration for the future of our planet. To learn more, visit https://playingforchange.com