 An innovative undertaking of contagious rhythm and pure joy, it was recorded in 2002 as an homage to her parents' record shop of the same name.Discoteca Batalla is a compilation of new compositions interspersed with pristine treatments of traditional Spanish language classics arranged to reflect Perla's rich bi-cultural personal and musical heritage.In 2004 Perla was invited by The Kennedy Center to perform songs from the album as artist in residence.