  Batacumbele - Yoruba language meaning "to kneel before the drum". Founded in 1980 in San Juan, Puerto Rico by Master percussionist Angel "Cachete" Maldonado, Batacumbele is one of the leading Afro Caribbean ensembles in the world. It is to contemporary Puerto Rican music what Irakere is to Cuba. Known as a progressively innovative ensemble that respects tradition, Batacumbele excites audiences by fusing genres such as Afro Cuban salsa & jazz with African and Caribbean (Puerto Rican) folkloric polyrhythms.
The combination of world-class virtuoso musicians and superb vocalists along with great compositions and arrangements result in a unique package that has garnered a cult following in Japan, Europe, South America, the greater Antilles &amp; Caribbean and the United States. (Alumni of Batacumbele include: David Sanchez, Papo Vazquez, Charlie Sepulveda, William Cepeda, Nestor Torres, Cuban drummer Ignacio Berroa, John Benitez, Richie Flores, Eric Figueroa, et. al). urlLink http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FXV/is_10_13/ai_112020458 
