OLORUN
- A Journey to
Africa Through Songs and Stories
Olorun is a West African ensemble whose performance
highlights traditional West African culture. Olorun's
presentation is a wonderful blend of music chants,
call-response singing and
narration. In the course of the concert, the audience
will learn
about authentic African customs, history, musical
instruments, masquerades and legends, dispelling
commonly held myths. The musicians and singers are
dressed in traditional West African costumes and use a
variety of handcrafted acoustic instruments. Audience
response is encouraged. Contact
us.
“Olorun, what a wonderful way go begin our event with
remembering our ancestors … sometimes we forget where
we come from.” Susan Taylor, Editorial Director,
Essence
ITS HERE!
OLORUN "A Journey to Africa"
1. Awon Ologun (The
Warriors):
Esu: Esu Gbeleke, Alaroye Joko
De
Ogun: Mariwo Ye Ye, Oko Oko,
Amala Ogun Arere, E A Fere O
Ososi: Ososi Ayiloda, Iba N'la
Ode Fa
2. Obatala: Baba Iya La Wa, Aru ka ka
Obatala, Waye Waye L'omi O
3. Sango: Kawo E!, Sango Yamala Koide
4. Oya: Oya De; Wama Oya E; Oya Wima
Wima
5. Yemoja: Kai, Kai, Kai; Ilodo; Yemoja
Ago;
6. Osun: Alade Ye; Osun 'Bale O; E Kore
Yeyo O; Mbe, Mbe Ma Yeye;
Osun Sere Ke Te Mi Owo
7. Orunmila: Orunmila T'alade; Jiree
8. Eegun (Ancestors): Eegun De; Fun Mi
Ni Sin
Iya
Efunoye Ifawemimo
vocals
Iya
Osunkemi Ajewunmi
vocals
Ryan
Sinclair
conga, djembe, cowbell, rainstick
Felix
Colon
bata, shekere, gankogui, canjon
Willie
Mena
bongos, cowbell
Produced
by Kemet House
Recorded
at Kemet House Studio
Mixed/Mastered by Seann (Owolabi) Burks at Raw Talent
Design/Photography by Volume (Olasegun) Burks, Kemet
House
Executive
Producer Volume (Olasegun) Burks, Kemet House
OLORUN
management: Volume (Olasegun) Burks, Kemet House
© ® 2005
Kemet House P. O. Box 3548 Jacksonville, FL 32206
904-403-6960 www.KemetHouse.com
Get your copy of
"OLORUN - A Journey to Africa"
Send a $15.00 check or money
order (includes shipping and handling).
Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery
Make payable to: Kemet House,
P.O. Box 3548 Jacksonville, FL 32206
OLORUN’S PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Area
Colleges and Universities
Blue
Cross Blue Shield
Caribe
Carnival, Jacksonville
Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Art Education
Resource Guide
Fiesta
Playera dia de San Juan Bautista
First Coast African American Chamber of Commerce
Fort Mose Festival – Flight to Freedom
(Super Bowl XXXIX Host Committee Sanctioned Event)
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Jacksonville Convention & Visitors Bureau
Jacksonville International Airport
Jacksonville Jazz Festival
Jacksonville Zoological Society
Kuumba
Festival
Lincolnville
Festival, St. Augustine
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
NCCJ
North Florida Kwanzaa Celebration
North Florida Schools – references available upon
request
Ritz Theatre & Lavilla Museum
Southwest Airlines
Springfield
Jazz & Heritage Festival
Spirit by the Sea Festival
St.
Luke’s Hospital
The
Journey – A Salute to Black History Month
(Super Bowl XXXIX Host Committee Sanctioned Event)
WJCT
Public Broadcasting
Women’s Center of Jacksonville
World
Beat Music Festival
World Golf Village – Celebrate the World
World of Nations Celebration – African
Village
Yemoja
Celebration - Jacksonville, Florida
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The Journey - A Salute to Black History Month at the Florida Theater
Olorun opened the show with the roots of music, Africa. |
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Jacksonville Jazz Festival
Performing at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival |
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World of Nations - African Village
Performing in the African Village at the World of Nations |
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