Candomble & Macumba CDs

Music Of Candomblé, Umbanda & Macumba (Afro-Brazilian Religions)
Pontos de Umbanda *** Pontos de Macumba *** Toques de Umbanda

Brazilian Music

Candomble: Afro-Brazilian Ritual
Various Artists

Chants: A Candomble Experience
by Nando Michelin
 

Dudu Tucci
The Orishás

Various Artists
Pontos De Macumba

Toques De Umbanda
by José Mauricio Machline

Also See:

Various Artists
The Sacred Rhythms Of Cuban Santeria

Various Artists
The Yoruba / Dahomean Collection:
Orishas From Across The Ocean

Various Artists
Yoruba Drums From
Benin, West Africa
 

DVDs

Ile Aiye (The House of Life) - A Film by David Byrne (DVD)

With the earthy, yet otherworldly Ilé Aiyé (The House of Life), David Byrne (True Stories) explores the spirit cult of Candomblé. Based in the Bahia region of Brazil, the African-originated religion permeates all aspects of the culture. Byrne incorporates music, dance, interviews, and clips from old black-and-white Brazilian movies into his documentary. Narration is kept to a minimum and the visuals do most of the talking--along with the rhythmic, trance-inducing songs, accompanied by translations of their evocative lyrics. As befits a former art student--and Talking Head--Byrne does get a little "arty" at times, as when he places screens within screens (much like Peter Greenaway's Pillow Book). Fortunately, the effect isn't as distracting as it sounds and is only used sporadically. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Books

Books On Candomble / Umbanda / Macumba

The Brazilian Sound:Samba, Bossa
Nova And The Popular Music Of Brazil