El Viaje reflects the journey of captive African cultures as they were blended and transformed in into Afro-Caribbean culture over five centuries and combines Afro-Cuban bata drumming and chant with elements from European classical, jazz and blues, R &amp; B, funk and salsa into one eclectic and unique mix.

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It also reflects Batista's lifelong study of Afro-Cuban drumming and 30 years of touring -- including 9 years with Grover Washington Jr. -- and 12 years with Alicia Keys -- and session work on Grammy-winning recordings in jazz, rhythm and blues and gospel.

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Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 North Broad Street

Tickets: $15-$25

To buy tickets, click <a href="http://pablobatistaselviaje.bpt.me" target="_blank">HERE</a>

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Major support for Pablo Batista's El Viaje (The Journey) has been provided by The Pew Center for Arts &amp; Heritage, with additional support from Temple University, Boyer College of Music and Dance, Taller Puertorriqueno, WURD and The Next Majority and Philly Temps &amp; Perm. Community partners include Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, The Painted Bride Arts Center, Pasion y Arte, Philadelphia Jazz Project, Philadelphia Folklore Project, Intercultural Journeys, and Philadelphia Latino Film Festival.