In this episode, Juliana Cantarelli Vita and Schuyler Whelden discuss and explain some of the common instruments and rhythms associated with the Afro-Brazilian religion candomblé, particularly in the form known as ketu, which is widely practiced in the Brazilian state of Bahia.

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Songs discussed:

Kiko Dinucci e Bando Afro Macarrônico, “Padê Onã” (Spotify)

Xênia França, “Preta Yayá” (Youtube) (Spotify)

Leaders and Members of the Ketu Cult, “Avaninha” (Youtube) (Spotify)

Núcleo Artístico Xiré Yabá, “Aguerê” (Youtube)

Jorge Alabê, “Ijexá for Oxum” (Youtube) (Spotify)

Jorge Alabé, “Vassi for Exu” (Youtube) (Spotify)

Mestres Navegantes / Ilê Kaio Alaketu Axé Oxum, “Toque Alujá de Xangô” (Youtube)

Leaders and Members of the Ketu Cult, “Ogum” (Youtube) (Spotify)