BATILA's sound is an inspiring journey through space and time. With his combination of Congolese rhythms, a touch of reggae, soft jazzy vibes, and some electronic sounds, the cosmopolitan singer-songwriter is so versatile that no genre could fully describe his music. When writing about Black artists, people tend to ascribe to their attributes such as "different", "colourful", or "vibrant".While these words seem like clichés, in this case they are not far from reality.
BATILA carries the meaning: "the one who protects, holds together and preserves".Inspired by his ancestors and named after his grandfather, BATILA thus tries to live up to his calling. Supported by mentor: inside, inspired by his ancestors and shaped by his strong awareness of his Congolese roots, Batila defined his distinctive timbre and melodic style, which is still reflected in his music today.
SoulJam is a jam-session collective and event organizer, made up of musicians centered around communication and community. Beginning in the summer of 2021, the collective hosted jams open to all, with the aim of creating musical connection. At the core of SoulJam is a Houseband, made up of musicians from around the world performing music that is fully improvised in the funk, hip-hop, soul and house directions. One of the pillars of SoulJam is being able to give a platform to diverse artists both in our local Berlin scene, and from around the world.
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