Black Gods: Orisa Studies in the New World columbus Enslaved Africans in early America

Enslaved Africans in early America found themselves recreating the music they brought with them from Africa as they faced many challenges

The central topic of this cross-disciplinary work is the theory of “Afrocentricity

A four page photo-insert includes never before published photographs

and conjure—Young explains

Tinkanyi 4 contains the following dances: Fula Fare - Tumbu Sese

Black Gods: Orisa Studies in the New World columbus Enslaved Africans in early AmericaThirteen major Yoruba deities are discussed in depth. Their symbols, personal characteristics, philosophic values, animal familiars, corresponding body parts, and feast days are all reviewed.