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In Honor of the Ancestors
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble members Nicole Wines and Edward LaPorté performing a song and dance in honor of the ancestors.
Storytelling
As part of the "Tale of Two Waters" production, Raíces Folkloric Ensemble and Raíces Cultural Center Director Francisco G. Gómez explains the historical and cultural background of the traditions being presented and shares stories that help them come…
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.
Ago Ile Ago
Eleguá dance and song, presented by the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble.
The Keeper of the Crossroads
A representation of Eleguá, the keeper of the crossroads, by the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble.
Playing for Eleguá
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performing a rhythm and song for Eleguá.
Eleguá Dance
Nicole Wines performs a representation of Eleguá at the Elizabeth Public Library with the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble.
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble - Eleguá
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performing Eleguá during their presentation of "Tale of Two Waters" at the Elizabeth Public Library.
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".
Eleguá
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble member Nicole Wines performing an Eleguá dance during the ensemble's presentation of "Tale of Two Waters".
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.
Drummers - Tale of Two Waters
Raíces Ensemble members playing for Eleguá in the "Tale of Two Waters" production.
Eleguá Dance
An Eleguá dance and song in the "Tale of Two Water" performance production.
A Song for Eleguá
Dancing and playing a song for Eleguá.
A Surprise for the Audience
Eleguá shares a surprise treat with the audience...candy!
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".
Engaging the Audience
A moment of laughter between songs and storytelling.
Yemayá
Movements mimicking the ocean waves in Yemaya's dance.
Yemayá Asesu
Raíces Ensemble member Nicole Wines dancing Yemayá to the song "Yemaya Asesu".
A Song for Yemayá
A song and dance for Yemayá, mother of all Orishas and force of nature representing the ocean.
Yemayá Dance
Dancing and playing a song for Yemayá.
Tale of Two Waters - Yemayá
Raíces Ensemble playing a song and dancing for Yemayá in the production "Tale of Two Waters".
Raíces Ensemble - Yemayá
A Yemayá dance and song in the "Tale of Two Water" performance production.
Playing for Yemayá
Raíces Ensemble playing batá drums and singing a chant for Yemayá.
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.