Holy G Podcast - Episode 2a - Dr. Luciano Pulido (the Einstein of Ifa) , author of "The Black Hole Syndrome of Human Consciousness" joins us to help us break down and understand the theory behind his book. Holy Guerrilla discusses Ifa's Secrets: The Ancient Codes Behind Life and Quantum Science. This is a 3 part series.  @DrLucianoPulido #ifa  #yoruba #orisa #orisha #quantumphysics #matrix

Lázaro Ros (May 11, 1925 - February 8, 2005) Este documental Folklore y Musica Cubana, es un homenaje postumo a Lazaro Ros, conocido como Osha Niwe o el Akpwon Mayor, cantante de ritos de la cultura Lucumi, pueblos Yoruba y Arara'.

"Like most poor people in the United States, I have no voice. The Black press and the progressive media, as well as Black civil rights organizations, have historically played an essential role in the struggle for social justice. We should continue and expand that tradition. We should create media outlets that help to educate our people and our children, and not annihilate their minds. I am only one woman. I own no TV stations or radio stations or newspapers. But I believe that people need to be educated as to what is going on and to understand the connection between the news media and the instruments of repression in America. All I have are my voice, my spirit and the will to tell the truth. But I sincerely ask those of you in the Black media, t hose of you in the progressive media and those of you who believe in truth and freedom to publish my story.' -Assata Shakur The Eyes of the Rainbow Assata Shakur and Oya (used with permission from the producers) An English language documentary by the independent video group Imagines del Caribe Gloria Rolando, Director: Havana, Cuba Video, color, 47 min, 1997 Director of Photography: Raul Rodriguez, Jose M. Riera Script and Director: Gloria Rolando Assistant Director: Tony Romero "Eyes of the Rainbow" deals with the life of Assata Shakur, the Black Panther and Black Liberation Army leader who escaped from prison and was given political asylum in Cuba, where she has lived for close to 15 years. In it we visit with Assata in Havana and she tells us about her history and her life in Cuba. This film is also about Assata's AfroCuban context, including the Yoruba Orisha Oya, goddess of the ancestors, of war, of the cemetery and of the rainbow. Gloria Rolando on "Eyes of the Rainbow": "In the struggle of the African American people, many women's voices in the past and the present have always called for social justice, women who throughout the years have shown integrity and firmness in their principles. For this reason, "The Eyes of the Rainbow" is dedicated to all women who struggle for a better world. One of those voices that already forms a part of the history of the African American people is that of Assata Shakur. In the documentary "The Eyes of the Rainbow," she recounts aspects of her path as relentless warrior. We are able to create a meeting with Assata Shakur through the symbols of AfroCuban culture, which offer us beautiful songs evoking the ancestors. Representations of the Yoruba warrior orishas such as Oya and Ochosi support the discourse of this story, which also has its moments of poetry and tenderness as in the dance of Oshun, through which is illustrated Assata's decision to become mother while still in prison. The blues interpreted by Junius Williams and his "Magic Harp," the songs of Sweet Honey in the Rocks, and the Cuban group "Vocal Baobab" give a special stamp to this valiant testimony which defines the spirit of struggle in the African American woman." Assistant Director: Antonio Romero Special performances: * Grupo Vocal Baobab * Sweet Honey in the Rock * Danza Nacional de Cuba * Junius Williams and the Magic Harp

Meet up with Jr, a young Brazilian, in Salvador Brazil to find out more about the religion Candomble and how it is practiced today.

Afro-Brazilian religious rythms have distinctly shaped the musical soundscape of Brazil, influencing many contemporary styles such as samba and bossa nova.

What is Haitian Vodou? In this piece, Haitians tell us about this New World Afro-diasporic faith unique to their country, and we pay a visit to Le Péristyle de Mariana, the seat of Haitian Vodou and home of Vodou's Official Chief, Max-G. Beauvoir.

Now you can purchase this film. Go to our official website: www.thesummerofgods.com The Summer of Gods is a short film about a troubled girl named Lili who unites with her Afro-Brazilian religious ancestry on a summer visit with family to their ancestral village in rural Brazil. Soon after her arrival, she encounters Orishas (African gods) who join with her grandmother to help her find peace with a gift that has previously vexed her. The film is set in the Northeast of Brazil where Afro-Brazilian religious traditions remain strong. Lili's Grandma is a well revered local priestess who honors the Orishas. Lili is blessed by the goddesses as well. To preserve tradition, they lead her on a mystical adventure through a nearby forest which symbolizes her initiation into the tradition. More Info: http://thesummerofgods.com/

Can a family separated by the transatlantic slave trade finally sing and dance their way back together? It turns out that, remarkably, in very rare cases they can. Witness the joy and hope that emerges when a group of people in the African diaspora not only find their ancestral homeland, but finally make it home.

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Yoruba Ifa Babalawo Wande Abimbola in the Vatican

Awaken to the beauty of the ancient Yoruba-Ifa wisdom tradition with initiated priestess and interfaith minister Iyanifa Rev. DeShannon Barnes-Bowens. Explore the history, philosophy, and cosmology of African spirituality and learn why many people are rediscovering it in this Open Heart Conversation hosted by Rev. Arda Itez. Thank you for joining us today. Subscribe to our channel for weekly services and other programs from United Palace of Spiritual Arts! Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/2C8zCh0 To support our programs, consider making a tax-deductible donation to United Palace of Spiritual Arts by texting “UNITED” to 444999, or clicking here: https://bit.ly/2WNlL9h Follow @UPSpiritualArts on social Facebook: https://facebook.com/UPSpiritualArts Instagram: https://instagram.com/UPSpiritualArts Twitter: https://twitter.com/UPSpiritualArts For more information about United Palace of Spiritual Arts and upcoming events, please visit our website at: https://www.UPSpiritualArts.org

DONATE HERE: https://cccadi.kindful.com/ Spirituality is one of CCCADI’s core lines of work. Over the past four decades, CCCADI has redirected the narrative around sacred African-based traditions, and has amplified scholars’ voices who educate the public about the beauty and sanctity of these belief systems. On October 1st at 7pm, Elder Priestess of Yemaya and presenter, Angela Fontanez will be leading The Orisha Tradition: An African Worldview introductory workshop about the traditions that survived the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and flourished throughout the world. Angela Fontanez, an Elder Priestess of Yemaya and the workshop’s presenter, will intertwine the video’s interviews with scholars and practitioners with performances as well. The workshop will also elaborate on Fontanez’s own commentary about the traditions that survived the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and flourished throughout the world. __________________________________________________________________ Suggested Reading and Other Resources by Angela Fontanez: Books by John Mason: - Four New World Yoruba Rituals - Black Gods and Orisha Studies in the New World - Books by Robert Farris Thompson - Flash of the Spirit - Black Gods and Kings - Books by Marta Moreno Vega - Altar of my Soul - When the Spirits Dance Mambo Other Resources eleda.org: wealth of info, classes, events Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye, Inc-- Google this name for Supreme Court Case won re: Yoruba Religion and much more