Followers of Lukumí believe that Orishas are responsible for control of all natural and life-related forces, however the most-frequently stated primary purpose of the batá is simply for glorification of the deified Changó, also known as “The Great Spirit” or less ceremoniously as thunder and lightning.

What is the purpose of the batá drums in a Santería ceremony?

Followers of Lukumí believe that Orishas are responsible for control of all natural and life-related forces, however the most-frequently stated primary purpose of the batá is simply for glorification of the deified Changó, also known as “The Great Spirit” or less ceremoniously as thunder and lightning.

What is a drumming ceremony?

Each animal from which the drum is made has its own unique medicine: its spirit is part of the drum. IN order to give a drum its voice it needs to be ‘birthed’ in a sacred ceremony. Until the Drum Birthing Ceremony takes place the drum should not be played. During ceremony, the drum is first dedicated to the Creator.

What is drum in Yoruba?

Bàtá (ìyáàlù) drum | Yoruba people | The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What is the name of the smallest drum in the batá Ensemble *?

the bata ensemble consists of three drums, the two larger drums; iya ilu bata, and omele abo bata are double headed, each end is played and produces a unique tone. The smallest drum is called omele ako, this is a group of three small differently pitched drums tied together and played by a single player.

How did batá drums end up in Cuba *?

Knowledge of the drums came from Yorubaland to Cuba in the 1800s with the slave trade. The Yorúba people were one of the two major ethnic groups brought to Cuba from Africa (Bantú were the other). Mainly from what is now southwestern Nigeria, 275,000 Yorùbá were brought to Cuba, mostly during 1820-1860s.

What religions use drums?

Vodou drumming and associated ceremonies are folk ritual faith system of henotheistic religion of Haitian Vodou originated and inextricable part of Haitian culture. Vodou drumming is widely practiced in urban centres in Haiti and some cities in North America (especially New Orleans).

Why do people have drum circles?

A community drum circle in the United States is a noisy and fun, family friendly event, where people come together in order share their spirit by entraining rhythmically as a percussion ensemble. They empower each other in the act of celebrating community and life through rhythm and music.

What are bata drums Yoruba?

Bàtá (ìyáàlù) drum early 20th century The ìyáàlù (mother) bàtá drum is the largest of a set of drums (typically three to four) used by the Yoruba people. For at least five centuries the drum set was used as a speech surrogate and was associated with Sàngó, Esu Egungun, Oya and other Yoruba orisa cults.