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Oct 19, 2009
The Women of Batala Washington Keep the Beat Going
Batala Washington, performing earlier this year in the Cherry Blossom ParadeYou’ve probably seen them around, either practicing, performing at a community event, on local television, or marching down the street in a parade. They are hard to miss, after all. An infectious percussion ensemble comprised of a couple dozen or so colorfully dressed women isn’t something one sees everyday. Of course, we’re talking about Batala Washington, the all-women’s drum corps that has brought smiles…