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Eleguá Dance
Nicole Wines performs a representation of Eleguá at the Elizabeth Public Library with the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble.
Eleguá Dance
An Eleguá dance and song in the "Tale of Two Water" performance production.
Engaging the Audience
A moment of laughter between songs and storytelling.
For the Ancestors
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble plays "Aumbao Wa Ori", a song honoring and praising the ancestors and dances for the dead.
Francisco G. Gómez - Tale of Two Waters
Francisco G. Gómez engaging the audience in call and response singing in the "Tale of Two Waters" production.
Friends and Family at Tale of Two Waters
The Raíces Ensemble taking a photo with family and friends at the end of the "Tale of Two Waters" premiere at the Elizabeth Public Library.
Gratitude
After the "Tale of Two Waters" production, Allie Blumenfeld, the team member from the Elizabeth Public Library who organized the event, stopped to hug Raíces Ensemble members Nicole Wines in thanks.
Greeting Friends and Family After the Show
Raíces Ensemble member Eddie LaPorté greetings friends in the audience after the "Tale of Two Waters" production.
Historical Perspective
Raíces Director and co-founder Francisco G. Gómez gives a historical perspective on the Orishas and Cuban music, between songs in the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble presentation of "Tale of Two Waters".
Honoring the Ancestors
"Tale of Two Waters" is a multimedia and musical presentation tying together the tradition of the Orishas, or forces of nature with the protection of the environment and the earth's ecosystems. During the introductory song honoring the ancestors, a…
In Honor of the Ancestors
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble members Nicole Wines and Edward LaPorté performing a song and dance in honor of the ancestors.
Mingling with the Audience
Raíces Ensemble member Eddie LaPorté mingling with the audience after the "Tale of Two Waters" production.
Muertos
Muertos, directly translated to "the dead", or ancestors, play a large role in Cuban spiritual traditions. The ancestors are always honored before any ceremony or celebration for the Orishas begin.
Nicole Wines - Tale of Two Waters
Raíces Ensemble member Nicole Wines telling a segment of the "Tale of Two Waters" story during a live production at Elizabeth Public Library.
Ochún
Raíces Ensemble performing a song and dance for Ochún.
Ochún Dance
Raíces Ensemble member Nicole Wines dancing Ochún in the production "Tale of Two Waters".
Playing for Eleguá
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performing a rhythm and song for Eleguá.
Playing for Ochún
Raíces Ensemble playing drums and singing a chant for Ochún.
Playing for Yemayá
Raíces Ensemble playing batá drums and singing a chant for Yemayá.
Post-Production
Raíces Ensemble members reflect on the performance after the "Tale of Two Waters" production premiere.
Post-Show Family Photos
After the "Tale of Two Waters" premiere, ensemble members stopped to take photos with family members who had attended the show.
Raíces Ensemble
Raíces Ensemble drumming during an interlude in the "Tale of Two Waters" production.
Raíces Ensemble
The Raíces Ensemble at the end of "Tale of Two Waters".
Raíces Ensemble - Ochún
An Ochún dance and song in the "Tale of Two Waters" performance production.
Raíces Ensemble - Rumba
Raíces Ensemble closes out the "Tale of Two Waters" production with a rumba.