A compilation CD of songs about African water deities sung by both folkloric and contemporary artists

The centuries-old African tradition of praising ancestors and deities through song is a precursor to many forms of popular African music. African Water Spirits presents the musical journey these songs traveled throughout the African diaspora, from ancient times to the present. In particular, the Yoruba culture's long-standing tradition of praise-singing for the Orishas (intercessionary gods and

1. Rezo A Yemaya - Abbilona
2. Iemanja - Angelique Kidjo
3. Canto a Yamaya - Celia Cruz
4. Moyugbacion A Oshun - Lazaro Ros
5. Oxum - Mavambo Trio
6. Oxum - Tupi Nago Do Brasil
7. Louvancao A Oxum - Maria Bethania
8. Obini Balla Oshun - Los Hombres Calientes
9. Agua Mae Agua - John Patitucci
10. Instrumental (Mami Wata) Bembeya Jazz
11. Quem Vem Pra beira do Mar - Jussara Silveira
12. Iemanja - Rwm Aos Orixas
13. Yemanja - Haydee Milanes
14. Olokun - Dianne Reeves