How Long to Read Carlos Aldama's Life in Batá

How Long Does it Take to Read Carlos Aldama's Life in Batá?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 5 minutes to read Carlos Aldama's Life in Batá by Umi Vaughan

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Batá identifies both the two-headed, hourglass-shaped drum of the Yoruba people and the culture and style of drumming, singing, and dancing associated with it. This book recounts the life story of Carlos Aldama, one of the masters of the batá drum, and through that story traces the history of batá culture as it traveled from Africa to Cuba and then to the United States. For the enslaved Yoruba, batá rhythms helped sustain the religious and cultural practices of a people that had been torn from its roots. Aldama, as guardian of Afro-Cuban music and as a Santería priest, maintains the link with...

How long is Carlos Aldama's Life in Batá?

Carlos Aldama's Life in Batá by Umi Vaughan is 179 pages long, and a total of 46,361 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Carlos Aldama's Life in Batá Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 13 minutes to read Carlos Aldama's Life in Batá aloud.

What Reading Level is Carlos Aldama's Life in Batá?

Carlos Aldama's Life in Batá is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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