Orin Orisa by John Mason

A comprehensive translation and review of close to 600 Yoruba songs to praise and invoke some 25 orishas/deities. These songs have been used in Cuba, by Africans and their descendents, for over two hundred years, and in the US since 1960. The classical character of the music, songs, and historic/elemental archetypes is discussed fully. This is a hard to find publication and a rare collection of Yoruba songs with photographs of the Santeria religion in Cuba. 450 pages. Revised second edition 1997. Good condition with notes on some pages. Please see pictures for sample of writing. There are no tears or yellowing or missing pages. Pre-owned.