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Sacred Rhythms of Cuban Santeria

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The liner notes which are written in Spanish do not provide a person who is not familiar with Santeria with enough details. The intiates in the various houses of worship are secretive about thier specific rituals. Because the "Seven Powers of Africa," are well known in Cuba outside of the Lukumi devotees, the music is offered as a type of ethnomusicology recording for outsiders.If you are working with a specific Orisha in front of your Altar put this CD on and chant with the sacred drummers. This CD can aid worshipers in asking the spirits to come down. It is like a Gospel record for a Baptist.

Being an initiate of the religon....I can fully appreciate the music and it's essence. I currently live in Iowa, this my little piece of heaven. ASHE' to everyone!

This cd is an invaluable resource for those interested in the rhythm and song traditions of cuban santeria. A collection of field recordings documenting cojuntos in matanzas and havana. This cd is raw but authentic.

being cuban i'm glad to know that afrocuban music is available to us here in the states and as a beleiver of the regla the osha i'm pleased to find these at hand on this site, so i rate this CD .5 stars.; thanks for bringing a litle piece of our culture and making us feel as we were at home.

This cd is an invaluable resource for those interested in the rhythm and song traditions of cuban santeria. A collection of field recordings documenting cojuntos in matanzas and havana. This cd is raw but authentic.

Great music especially for initiates who may not fully know or understand the Spanish words. I listen to it also because the music relaxes my soul

it is a horrible cd! never get it!