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Bembe Araba ( Oya) featuring Liz Gre

from IYA: Songs for the Mothers by The London Lucumi Choir

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The vocal arrangement by Daniela of this traditional sequence to Oya was inspired by the drum rhythm which Daniela kept hearing in a melodic way in her head. Instead of the traditional Bata Accompaniment, we have the rhythm transposed into two opposing harmonies underneath the sequence. Then on top of that Liz Gre improvises in a unique whirlwind style. The whole sequence evokes the sense of Oya whose winds of change can bring about destruction, but there is always the calm before and after the storm. Oya is another Orisha associated with the dead. She accompanies their souls from his world to the next. She is also Shango's favourite wife and Queen of the market place - a strong force who fights alongside Shango in battle.

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Chorus: Bembe Araba Ailoda Bembe.

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from IYA: Songs for the Mothers, released January 31, 2023
Akpwon Daniela R De Armas
Improvisation: Liz Gre
recorded in Map Studio, Kentish Town by Duncan Thornley and in the Premises Studio by Curtis Elvidge
Chorus. Mish Aminoff, Michelle Brillouet, Dan Greifer, Sam Mercer, Sonia Kounasso, Jimena Pardo, Jennyfer Parnasse.

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The London Lucumi Choir London, UK

The London Lucumi Choir were formed in 2006 and were the first non audition open community Choir of it's kind in the world. They have performed in many venues small and large and have released five albums over the course of 16 years. For more information check out their website. ... more

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