Black Music In Praise Of Oxala And Other Gods's lyrics & chords

Recorded in Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil by David Lewiston Originally released in 1970 Throughout South America, the descendants of the millions of slaves brought to the New World by the Spanish and Portuguese still pay homage to the pantheon of their African ancestors, often, albeit, under the identities of Christian saints. This album features their vibrant worship music, drawn from recordings made in Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil. Musicologist David Lewiston recalls his travels through South America to record this music: In April 196...read more