Offerings for Oya

"Oya" by Francisco Santos

Song for Oya from Oriente province, Cuba (lyrics from Oya: Santeria and the Orisha of the Winds by Baba Raul Canizares)


Hoy hay toque de bembe 
En el cabildo de Oya
En la fiesta que la brindan
Los hijos de Obatala
Iyankamae Iyankama-o
Si to me abres las puertas
yo to dara de come


English translation:
Today a feast is going on
In the temple of Oya
It is a feast being offered
by the sons of Obatala
Oh great Mother of the Dead,
Oh great ruler of death,
Clear my paths
accept my sacrifice

Honoring Oya

                                                  Tambor Oya

                                           Baile de Oya by Grupo Oba Koso

Oya and Shango

 
Oya is transformation. She is the storm that pushes us to grow even when we are afraid. 

                                                        Maria Bethania sings for Iansa

This altar was part of an exhibition at the University of Rhode Island

                                       

Oya's Altar Space

Oya by Thalia Took

Moving Towards the Darkness by Marissa Arterberry

Iansa by Marissa Arterberry

Oya.Yansa by Nakeisha Gumbs