This category is concerned with the general to the specifics of the topics listed above. Sites pertaining to the practice of religious branches descended from Yoruba belief systems as practiced outside of Africa, which fall under the categories of La Regl...
This page was last updated on October 4th, 2008
This page was last updated on October 4th, 2008
Lucumi, Ocha, Santeria (from Diasporic)
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Bata Drums
These sacred, double-headed drums from the Yoruba culture, were brought to Cuba and are now played in the U.S. Information on the drums, songs, rhythms, dances, religion, history, and culture surrounding bata drumming.
A Structuralist Analysis of Puerto Rican Santeria
Anthropological analysis by Lily Diaz of Kardekian Spiritualism (La Mesa Blanca), and Santeria as practiced by Puerto Ricans.
Church of the Seven African Powers
Guidance for those who seek spiritual light through the Mysteries of African deities. Includes pages on most of the principal Orishas.
Beads and Warriors
A short explanation by Ewetuga Atare of the significance of receiving ritual bead necklaces (collares, ilekes), warriors, and initiation in La Regla de Ocha.
Santeria Domain
Designed for people who are interested in learning about Santeria.
Dictionary of Afro-Caribbean Deities
Seven major Orishas from the Yoruba pantheon described.
Lydia Cabrera Papers
Webpages from the Cuban Heritage Digital Collection of the University of Miami containing pictures, field notes and research information on the work of ethnographer Cabrera, who devoted her life to the study of African derived religious worship in Cuba.
Santeria
Description and definition of Santeria, and the cosmology of the religion, including the concept of Ashe, and links to other resources.
Ebo Okokan, Offerings from the Heart
A cultural history of the four major Afro-Cuban religious musical divisions - Yoruba, Abakua, Arara and Kongo drumming, within the pages of Afro-Cuban drum and dance ensemble Ebo Okokán, based in California.
Organization for Lukumi Unity (OLU)
Forums and resources for priests and devotees in Ifa and Orisha and Afro-Cuban heritage and religious traditions. Place personal adds, find friends, teachers, books, products, services and local communities.
Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye
English and Spanish site for Santeria / Lukumi / Orisha/ Regla de Ocha / Yoruba / Cuban religion. CLBA was the first church of its kind in the U.S. and was responsible for the recognition of Santeria as decided by the June 1993 unanimous U.S. Supreme Cour
Effectively Communicating with Our Egun
With the exception of our Ori, no Orisa approaches the level of closeness that we have with our Egun (Ancestors).
Santeria, A Practical Guide to Afro-Caribbean Magic
An ethnography by Luis M. Nuñez describing the history, ceremonies, Orishas, oracles, talismans, and spells of the African-influenced religion of Santeria.
Orisa Mailing List
Dedicated to spiritual and spirited exchange between students, devotees, and priests of ATR.
Yo Soy Hechicero: I Am a Sorcerer
Behind-the-scenes account of a documentary video about Santeria and Spiritism in New Jersey, focusing on the person of Juan Eduardo Eduardo Núñez, a Cuban refugee who came to the US in the 1980 Mariel boatlift. Bilingual site (English-Spanish) contains
Oya's Marketplace
A site designed to explore the various components of Orisha/Ifa understanding and endeavor to find a unified approach to living its culture.
Alafia Net
Descriptions of various aspects of Orisha worship: Warriors, Ilekes, Ikofa/Awofaka (initiation to Orunmila), and answers to readers questions on "Who is my crowning Orisha?".
Santeria in America
An educational site with dictionary-style entries describing the seven major Orishas and their attributes, plus photos of altars dedicated to the deities.
Orisha
Descriptions of the Orishas in the Lucumi pantheon, with pages devoted to the Warriors, Obatala, Yemaya, Ochun, Shango and Babaluaye.
Olodumare, "Owner of the Sky"
Yoruba creation story, and other related pages on Lucumi Yoruba orishas.
Santisimo
Website of a New York based Lucumi music and dance troupe, headed by Emilio Barretto, dedicated to the preservation of the Afro-Cuban Santeria religion, includes photo galleries, sound clips, and cd sales.
The Altar of My Soul
Professor Marta Moreno Vega, founder of the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute, presents the philosophy, practices, clothing, interior designs, and artistic expressions of Santeria, plus information on the Orishas and the publication o
African New World Soap Making Recipes for the Spiritual Bath
Recipes for home-crafting herbal soaps for use in rituals dedicated to the Orishas.
Yemoja's page
Prayers (oriki), history, and description of Yemoja, including description of the various avatars (roads) of Yemoja from Omi Saide, priestess of Yemoja in the Afro-Cuban tradition.
At the Crossroads
An exhibit of Afro-Cuban Orisha arts in Miami, Florida, presented by the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, includes historical articles, beadwork, implements, and paintings by orisha artists.
Iyawo Experience
Journal of an initiated priest undergoing his ritual year as a "Iyawo" (Bride) of the Orisha Ochun.
These sacred, double-headed drums from the Yoruba culture, were brought to Cuba and are now played in the U.S. Information on the drums, songs, rhythms, dances, religion, history, and culture surrounding bata drumming.
Anthropological analysis by Lily Diaz of Kardekian Spiritualism (La Mesa Blanca), and Santeria as practiced by Puerto Ricans.
Guidance for those who seek spiritual light through the Mysteries of African deities. Includes pages on most of the principal Orishas.
A short explanation by Ewetuga Atare of the significance of receiving ritual bead necklaces (collares, ilekes), warriors, and initiation in La Regla de Ocha.
Designed for people who are interested in learning about Santeria.
Seven major Orishas from the Yoruba pantheon described.
Webpages from the Cuban Heritage Digital Collection of the University of Miami containing pictures, field notes and research information on the work of ethnographer Cabrera, who devoted her life to the study of African derived religious worship in Cuba.
Description and definition of Santeria, and the cosmology of the religion, including the concept of Ashe, and links to other resources.
A cultural history of the four major Afro-Cuban religious musical divisions - Yoruba, Abakua, Arara and Kongo drumming, within the pages of Afro-Cuban drum and dance ensemble Ebo Okokán, based in California.
Forums and resources for priests and devotees in Ifa and Orisha and Afro-Cuban heritage and religious traditions. Place personal adds, find friends, teachers, books, products, services and local communities.
English and Spanish site for Santeria / Lukumi / Orisha/ Regla de Ocha / Yoruba / Cuban religion. CLBA was the first church of its kind in the U.S. and was responsible for the recognition of Santeria as decided by the June 1993 unanimous U.S. Supreme Cour
With the exception of our Ori, no Orisa approaches the level of closeness that we have with our Egun (Ancestors).
An ethnography by Luis M. Nuñez describing the history, ceremonies, Orishas, oracles, talismans, and spells of the African-influenced religion of Santeria.
Dedicated to spiritual and spirited exchange between students, devotees, and priests of ATR.
Behind-the-scenes account of a documentary video about Santeria and Spiritism in New Jersey, focusing on the person of Juan Eduardo Eduardo Núñez, a Cuban refugee who came to the US in the 1980 Mariel boatlift. Bilingual site (English-Spanish) contains
A site designed to explore the various components of Orisha/Ifa understanding and endeavor to find a unified approach to living its culture.
Descriptions of various aspects of Orisha worship: Warriors, Ilekes, Ikofa/Awofaka (initiation to Orunmila), and answers to readers questions on "Who is my crowning Orisha?".
An educational site with dictionary-style entries describing the seven major Orishas and their attributes, plus photos of altars dedicated to the deities.
Descriptions of the Orishas in the Lucumi pantheon, with pages devoted to the Warriors, Obatala, Yemaya, Ochun, Shango and Babaluaye.
Yoruba creation story, and other related pages on Lucumi Yoruba orishas.
Website of a New York based Lucumi music and dance troupe, headed by Emilio Barretto, dedicated to the preservation of the Afro-Cuban Santeria religion, includes photo galleries, sound clips, and cd sales.
Professor Marta Moreno Vega, founder of the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute, presents the philosophy, practices, clothing, interior designs, and artistic expressions of Santeria, plus information on the Orishas and the publication o
Recipes for home-crafting herbal soaps for use in rituals dedicated to the Orishas.
Prayers (oriki), history, and description of Yemoja, including description of the various avatars (roads) of Yemoja from Omi Saide, priestess of Yemoja in the Afro-Cuban tradition.
An exhibit of Afro-Cuban Orisha arts in Miami, Florida, presented by the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, includes historical articles, beadwork, implements, and paintings by orisha artists.
Journal of an initiated priest undergoing his ritual year as a "Iyawo" (Bride) of the Orisha Ochun.
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