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A Salute to the Drum
Yemayá salutes the drums says goodbye to the drummers at the end of her section of the "Tale of Two Waters" story.
A Song for Eleguá
Dancing and playing a song for Eleguá.
A Song for Ochún
A song and dance for Ochún, force of nature representing the sweet or fresh waters like rivers and lakes.
A Song for Yemayá
A song and dance for Yemayá, mother of all Orishas and force of nature representing the ocean.
A Surprise for the Audience
Eleguá shares a surprise treat with the audience...candy!
After Show Dance
Raíces Ensemble member Eddie LaPorté dancing salsa with a family member who attended the "Tale of Two Waters" production after the show.
After the Show
Raíces Ensemble Director Francisco G. Gómez with Member Eddie LaPorté after the "Tale of Two Waters" premiere performance.
Ago Ile Ago
Eleguá dance and song, presented by the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble.
Audience Participation
Raíces Ensemble productions include audience participation.
Audience Photos
Audience members ask to take photos with Raíces Ensemble member Nicole Wines.
Audience Photos
Audience members ask to take photos with Raíces Ensemble after the show.
Aumbao Wa Ori
Nicole Wines dances for the dead accompanied by the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble playing Aumbao Wa Ori.
Batá
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble members playing the batá.
Calling the Orishas - A Demonstration
Raíces Ensemble members Francisco G. Gómez and Nicole Wines demonstrate how song can be used to call the Orishas during ceremonies.
Cultural History
Raíces Ensemble's Music Director Francisco G. Gómez explaining the cultural history behind the music, movements, songs and stories in "Tale of Two Waters".
Dance for the Dead
A dance for the dead (or 'muertos'/ancestors). In the Cuban Orisha tradition, homage is paid to the ancestors before any ceremony or celebration begins.
Dancing Ochún
Ochún dance.
Dancing Ochún with the Audience
Raíces Ensemble member Nicole Wines leads the audience through a dance for Ochún.
Dancing Rumba
Raíces Ensemble members Nicole Wines and Jaime Hernández dancing rumba after the "Tale of Two Waters" production premiere.
Dancing Salsa
Raíces Ensemble member Nicole Wines dancing salsa with an audience member who attended the "Tale of Two Waters" production after the show.
Drummers - Tale of Two Waters
Raíces Ensemble members playing for Eleguá in the "Tale of Two Waters" production.
Eddie LaPorté
Raíces Ensemble member Eddie LaPorté after the "Tale of Two Waters" production.
Eleguá
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble member Nicole Wines performing an Eleguá dance during the ensemble's presentation of "Tale of Two Waters".
Eleguá
Eleguá is the keeper of the crossroads, the messenger between the Orishas and Olofín, the trickster. He is often represented by a child and he is the first Orisha praised and honored in the pantheon, after the ancestors.
Eleguá - The Trickster
Eleguá is known as a trickster and his dance represents this quality. Raíces Folkloric Ensemble dancer Nicole Wines interacts with the audience, offering her stick and quickly pulling it away with a laugh.