Featured Album
“Tatamana” translates from Kikongo as "Don't give up"/“Hold On To What You Love“. The album is BATILA's journey to African spirituality, self-love and black love.
"Batila reclaims his ancestral roots and pride with the most soulful of voices on the ambitious debut album Tatamana (Hold On To What You Love)… This though is Batila’s inaugural songbook."
REVIEW UK, MONOLITH COCKTAIL
About
Batila, the visionary behind ‘Bantu Soul,’ is set to captivate global audiences with his upcoming acoustic EP and highly anticipated album, MPEVE (meaning "spirit"). Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, he draws from legends like Papa Wemba and Franco, yet boldly carves his own path.
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"Superb singer, songwriter, Batila ....his sound, his compositions and lyrics are crafted absolutely beautifully."
RADIO UK, A WORLD IN LONDON PRESENTED BY DJ RITU
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"A Unique and highly personal take on contemporary African music.....There is some excellent instrumentation on show with, inevitably, Congolese guitars as well as rock and pop avours."
SONGLINES, MARTIN SINNOCK
Tour Dates
01.08.25
Dürchlüften Festival
Berlin
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19.-22.0.25
Afrolution Festival
Berlin
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03.05.25
Schokoladen - Cafe Chocolat
Berlin
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Latest Releases
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Burning Flowers
Single | 2021
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Kindoki
Single | 2021
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Naboyi (feat. Lova Mutu Wa Ngozi)
Single | 2021
CAFE CHOCOLAT
Café Chocolat is a Berlin music series and community event by Melissa Perales, Durchlüften, Music Pool Berlin and Batila, launching at Schokoladen Berlin on August 29, 2024. Still ongoing, the series uplifts local talent and centers Black and Brown artists and DJs from Germany’s diasporic communities.
