The Music of Santeria: Traditional Rhythms of the Bata Drums with CD (Audio)
Santeria is a religion that has its roots in Africa and Cuba, combining West African religious traditions with Catholicism. Music is central to the religious philosophy.\ In this illuminating guide the authors transcribe the concise, highly distilled musical prayers of ritual bata drumming. They also detail the belief system of Santeria. Theirs is the only English language book on what has long been a strictly oral tradition.
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Santeria is a religion that has its roots in Africa and Cuba, combining West African religious traditions with Catholicism. Music is central to the religious philosophy. In this illuminating guide the authors transcribe the concise, highly distilled musical prayers of ritual bata drumming. They also detail the belief system of Santeria. Theirs is the only English language book on what has long been a strictly oral tradition.
Foreword7Introduction8Chapter 1Historical Background11The Religious Context11Synthesis in Cuba12The Foundations of Santeria in New York City14Transcription Sources -- New York Tradition15Musical and Religious Ideals17Chapter 2The Instrumental Ensemble19Construction19Tuning20Symbolism22Chapter 3Musical Structure23The Music Ceremonies23The Oru del Igbodu24The Concept of Clave25The Salutes26Ensemble Performance27Instrumental Roles27Playing Technique33Chapter 4Transcription and Analysis35Transcription Problems35Eleggua37Ogun38Ochosi38Obaloke39Inle39Babalu Aye40Osain40Osun41Obatala41Dada42Oggue42Agayu42Orula42Oricha Oko42Ibedyi43Chango43Yeggua44Oya44Ochun45Yemaya45Obba45Odudua46The Oru Del Igbodu - Transcriptions45Eleggua47Ogun50Ochosi53Obaloke57Inle59Babalu Aye (1)62Babalu Aye (2)63Osain65Osun68Osun (Alternate Version)70Obatala72Dada77Oggue80Agayu82Orula87Oricha Oko89Oricha Oko (Alternate Version)91Ibedyi94Chango96Yeggua100Oya102Oya (Alternate Versions)105Ochun107Yemaya109Obba116Odudua119Annotated Bibliography121Discography124Glossary125Index127
