internationally recognized percussionist, recording artist, and educator in Latin and Afrocuban music, Spiro's recording and performing credits include such diverse artists as David Byrne, Changuito, Ella Fitzgerald, David Garibaldi, Gilberto Gil, Giovann
Legendary tambolero, akpwón, and babalocha. Carlos is a walking treasure trove of info, and lives in Oakland! Watch a video of Carlos singing for Ochún.
BataMbira is a contemporary synthesis of folkloric musics from Zimbabwe and Cuba. Mbira (thumb piano) and bata (drums) blend unusually and vivaciously.
Bata Ketu: A musical interplay between Cuba and Brazil, Bata Ketu tells the story of Yoruba music uprooted from Mother Africa, and transplanted to the New World. BataMbira: A musical interplay between mbira, fula (Peul) flute (aka/tambin), Bansari flute,