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Ojun Degara"Ojun Degara is perhaps one of the oldest and most
respected guardians of what in Cuba is known as the Arara tradition. This
tradition/ethnicity has been termed Adja/Ewe Fon as it relates to similar
groups in Africa. Africans who arrived from the territory known as Dahome
(what is now known as republic of Benin) were given this designation because
of the seaport from which they departed: Alada. The founders of Ojun Degara
(members of the well known Baro Family are by far the most authentic and
traditional of the Arara ensembles in Cuba. The music and dance they perfom
are in honor of their deities known as Foddun or Voddun. They are purveyors
of the Arara culture and represent the best of a tradition older than
Lukumi/Yoruba Santeria culture. This is the only video available of this
group." |
[not currently on tour]
For video of Ojun Degara, see
www.orishaproductions.com
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