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Oshun Talade (traditional) featuring Ajibola, Sonia Kounasso and Ricardo Axe

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

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This track is a tribute to the Orisha Oshun, ( Osun, Oxum) with songs from within the African Diaspora that share similarities in melody and lyrics. The first track was partially recorded in Trinidad and Tobago by Sheena 'Ajibola" Richardson. We added some of our vocals in London.The second track is a Lucumi praise song from Matanzas, which Daniela heard in an old Smithsonian recording. The last track is from the Candomblé tradition in Brasil. The journey took us through lockdown when Sheena gave us some zoom sessions all the way from Trinidad. We were also happy to work with Ricardo again, who is from Brasil but based in Brighton. It is always fascinating to look at what unites us rather than what divides us, and to appreciate how songs, melody and language are passed down intact despite distances of hundreds of miles and relative isolation.

lyrics

Chorus. Oshun Talade!
Yeye Talade!
Semi Semi, Semi Semi, Ora mia Talade, Ora Mia Talade Ora mia Talade Ora Yeyeyeo!

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from IYA: Songs for the Mothers, released January 31, 2023
Lead Vocals:
Sheena "Ajibola" Richardson
Sonia Kounasso
Ricardo Axe.
Percussion:
Trinidad Sheena "Ajibola" Richardson ( Omele) and Olumbe Diaz ( Congo and Iya Drum)
London/Cuba Daniela R De Armas
London/Brasil Ricardo Axe

Recorded in Trinidad in G Note Studios by Chad and Garvin Marcelle.
Recorded in London in Premises Studio by Curtis Elvidge

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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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