Description
Learn the rhythms of candomble music from a Brazilian native with more than 20 years of experience playing the sacred rhythms inside a candomblé house.
As alabé of Terreiro Ile Axê Omim Jo’ba, Bira’s function inside the candomblé house is the head musician. He is the primary caretaker for the atabaques (drums) and is responsible for the music during the candomblé ceremonies — from song selection to leading each song throughout the ceremony.
Filled with rich percussion, this is the candomble music that is used to summon the Orixás. The 13 selected songs from this album are some of the most commonly used in ceremonies, but are just a fraction of the hundreds of possible combinations.
Song list
- Aramunha Abertura (2:18)
- Vasé Ogum (2:24)
- Agere Oxossê (2:49)
- Bravum Oxumaré (2:26)
- Savalu Oxumaré, Obaluaê (2:12)
- Opanijê, Obaluaê, Omolu (2:31)
- Oluja De Xangô (2:55)
- Barravento Oxum, Logumedê (2:06)
- Ijexá Oxum (2:00)
- Ilu Oya (2:28)
- Jincá Iemanjá (2:05)
- Ibi – Oxalá (2:28)
- Aramunha (3:08)
Total play time: 31:50
All of the rhythms on this album are in the public domain.
Usage rights
While this music is being sold for personal use only, we know we can’t control what happens once it’s downloaded. We also recognize the tremendous value this album has for musicians and music professors and that it is being used commercially without credit or monetary compensation. If you are an independent artist who can’t realistically afford licensing fees and want to use Bira’s music, you are welcome to — we just ask that you please give credit to Bira. Bonus points if you share a link to this page with your students so they can get a copy of the album as well.
For any other commercial projects, please contact us for licensing.
Thank you for supporting this small, independent artist!
Musicians
- Musical director: Bira Santos
- Musical guests: Spike, Robson Junior, Mateus
Credits
- Audio mastering: Guga
- Recording: Marie Eva Clemont
- Photography: Bira Santos, Orlan Jensen
- Graphics: Orlan Jensen
- Recording location: Diaspora Arte center
- Cultural support: Terreiro Ile Axê Omim Jo’ba
