AMMA MCKEN: Alaako Oso

Amma McKen

Alaako Oso

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This is a fusion of world African, Afro-cuban latin-soul

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Amma McKen, one of the most sought after apons (leader singers) of Yoruba/Lucumi music in the US, has been singing songs in praise of the Orisa’s for over 3o years. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Amma has sung for numerous Bembes and religious ceremonies in and outside the United States, as well as colleges and universities conducting lecture demonstrations and performances.

On this project Amma is accompanied by a group of experienced musicians/singers and features members of the group of which she is the co-founder Omiyesa. The musical director is esteemed Cuban artist and accomplished bata drummer Orlando “Puntilla” Rios.

The title is derived from the Yoruba language of southwestern Nigeria which means, “The Owner of Songs is Eloquent”. This project is a compilation of eight songs derived from the Yoruba cultural tradition and religion known as Lucumi in Cuba and the United States. The songs include the bata orchestra, drum and shekere as well as an accappella selection in the style Arada people. The traditional call and response style of the songs and the masterful drumming and percussion will encourage all listeners to sing along and dance and will inspire and encourage all practitioners in their worship of Oludamare (God).

Singers and Musicians
Amma McKen
Tima Baker
Ola DeJean
Linda Evans
Olufemi Mitchell
Kim Williams
Emilio Barreto
Puntilla Rios
Keyende Baker-Fann
Skip Burnley
Neil Clarke
Ayanda Clarke
Larry Washington

Links: www.nusori.com and www.myspace.com/ammamcken

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  • The Owner of Song is TRULY eloquent!!
    author: Omilade

    This CD stirs the soul. You must have it in your collection!

  • Amma McKen
    author: Crystal

    Love it! A must have, for sure.

  • Modupe, Modupe..
    author: Sharon

    I purchased this CD after meeting Iya Amma & members of her group at an Orisa birthday ceremony recently. She gave me goosebumps when she started to sing - WOW!! I play the CD @ home, in the car, at work. Highly recommended.

  • Simply Wonderful
    author: Victoria Rames

    This album is splendid. How lucky we are that Iya Amma has enabled us to hear her divine voice whenever we want. Modupe!

  • The Best CD I have ever heard in my Life!
    author: Ayoka Quinones

    This CD is a wonderful blend of music and song. Its an excellent tribute to the Orisa and a must have for your collection!! Buy one for your home, car, friends, family and children. This is history in the making!

  • Wonderful CD!!
    author: Rony

    I give it 5 stars because it is Awesome. The lyrics are very clear and powerful, and the music is high quality. I love it.

  • What a blessing to have a cd in which each word is distinguishable from the next
    author: Kevin fm Phila

    After 17 yrs of listening to CDs fm Nigeria, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Brazil, it is with great satisfaction that we celebrate Iya Amma's success with this first of many successful musical productions. Maferefun Egun,Yemonya, and Olodumare for safeguarding and strengthening her voice to share so much love of Orisha with us today!

  • A True Blessing in My Life
    author: Nicole-

    Iya Amma's voice will uplift you and encourage you to learn about and love orisa even more. The drummers and singers are exquisite-and the best thing is that you can learn because it is all so clear. I can't wait for the next cd!

  • The Orishas heard you loud and clear. I feel their presence as I listen
    author: Carletta Goldston

    Congratulations! This is some of the best music I have heard! When I want to invite the orishas I will do so with the help of your music. I will share it with all whom I know who understand.

  • Awesome - Her voice was sooo Clear and Beautiful -- she will bring down many Ori
    author: Oyawole

    Her voice is resounding and clear -- I am sure that when she sings at any Bembe or Quido for Orisha all Orisha come down to EARTH!!! Aseoo To her for such a beautiful CD -- I have played it over and over and over!

  • Awesome,this CD is truly a blessing.
    author: Cathy Pearson

    Many kudos to Iya Amma. She is truly a magnificant flatter of Orisa. There is no way they can resist her call. The strength and harmony of the drumming and voices that supports her call is awesome. May we have many many more musical gifts from her. Blessings to all who contributed to the production of this CD.

  • a must have for Orisha devotees
    author: moniquedevon

    Hopefully, this is the first of many CD's by Ms. Mcken. Her clear crisp delivery of the material allows the experience to be a educational one, i. e. one can actually learn the songs.

  • author: Les

    I have heard a lot of Orisha music over the years.THIS is one of the best I've heard. Her voice is beautiful and the chorus and drums are jammin with excellent harmony and you can really hear the words.I'm buying the cd. Les

  • beautiful
    author: maxine

    AMMA HAS A BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND THE MUSIC IS SLAMMIN', BUT WHAT IMPRESSED ME MOST, IS THAT HER VOICE IS CLEAR, SO THAT YOU CAN ACTUALLY LEARN THE PROPER WORDS! THIS IS A WONDERFUL WAY OF LEARNING THE OROS OF THE ORISHA.

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