A tribal priest returns from the dead to take his revenge on nonbelievers. Cool, lawrence cook is jabo, and as you might guess, hes also lord shango. In 1880 there were 6 shango families living in illinois. Often lost in that shuffle is one of the more obscure and unique entries, lord shango, which turned out to be a major challenge for bryanston distributing in 1975.
Shango has placed numerous objects with major museums and private collections and enjoys an internati. Sango is known as the lord of thunder, a master herbalist, and one who metes out justice by means of the thunder and fire that he can blow from his mouth, and his use of the many thunder stones he throws to strike his enemies down. The citizens do his bidding because lord shango is not like any one they have ever experienced. He is best known for his tenure with the world wrestling federation throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, where he performed under the ring names sir charles, papa shango, kama, kama mustafa, the godfather and the goodfather. Sep 19, 2001 shangos story public defender linda borus doesnt have to look far for inspiration as she battles, year in, year out, for men and women she believes have lives worth living outside jail. Lord shango 1 point 2 points 3 points 2 days ago once i turned down my ex wife for sex and she wasnt in the mood for 3 months. This colorful and wellillustrated book tells the story of father and son relationship in a world where piety, respect, ancestors, family, magical power, authority, and togetherness matter. As new members of the community begin to study african spirituality, we always begin with the fable of the ausarian drama. Shango, yoruba god of thunder and lightning windows to the. The first confrontation of shango and ogun the yoruba. Lord shango official trailer an interesting but flawed horror film dealing with the clash between black christians and primal african superstitions. A tribal priest returns from the dead to take his revenge on. The first confrontation of shango and ogun when shango took the ogguns dogs and gave them to asojano, oggun became angry.
Santeria and the white robed king of the orisha, 0942272633, oshun. Roberts the color of love 1975 this ones for joe, wherever the hell he is. It is said that shango creates thunder and lightning by casting thunderstones to the ground. His colors are red and white, and his eleke sacred necklace is made of alternating red and white beads. The citizens do his bidding because lord shango is not like any other man. Santeria and the orisha of thunder by raul canizares. Extremely, extremelyextremely rare, and therefor, and excellent find. This was about 75% of all the recorded shango s in the usa. Shango funk theology by shango on amazon music unlimited. Thank you, rarelustone of the very reasons you continue to. The history of shango has traveled over centuries and continents, from the yoruba people of nigeria and benin. Get menu, photos and location information for shango bistro in buffalo, ny. Shango possesses the conventional superhuman physical attributes of his fellow vodu gods, but with enhanced strength enabling him to lift about 50 tons weather manipulation. Dec 19, 2012 oya yoruba movies 2019 new releaselatest yoruba movies 2019 duration.
If you have met a man who is the life of the party, is boastful but can somehow get away with his ego, and is always finding a date, chances are he is under the protection of chango. Santeria and the lord of pestilence 0942272625, shango. Taller, stronger, and braver than any man alive, shango rules the tiny pangea county of abzu on what is now the east coast of africa. However, he was consumed by the entity along with the death gods and his own allies. In african mythology, shango was elevated from famous warrior and king of the yoruba of the oyo kingdom to the god of thunder and lightning. Lord shango the color of love is a film of the blaxploitation era of filmmaking that luckily doesnt quite live up to the banner of the genre. It is the energy that represents intellectualism as well as evolution. Ebo and addimu the differences between the two the. The fourth king of the yoruba oyo empire, he is the god of thunder, drumming, dancing, fire and male virility. One account asserts that shango was fascinated with magical powers.
Chango shango is the owner of fire, lightening, thunder, and war, but he is also the patron of music, drumming, and dancing. Its called lord shango and its not a comedy, a parody, or a satire, its a tale of traditional african religion and its clash with christian religion. He represents male beauty and virility, passion and power. Among other accolades, wright is a twotime uswa unified world heavyweight champion. Shango the thunderer thunder god, superhero hub city blues. In this rare blaxploitation horror film, black african american christians confront the traditional religion of their peers when a yoruban priest is drowned after attempting to stop the christian baptism of a young girl and her mother. It is through him that the will of olodumare is most strongly made known, and though he leaves true kingship to the more volatile members of his pantheon, he still wields an ancient authority that few can ignore. Shango possesses the red of the root chakra and the transformed violet to white of the crown chakra. Billboard hot 100 singles chart and number seventeen on billboards top tracks chart. Shango possesses the red of the root chakra and the transformed violet to. Shango s son is a short story based on ancient african knowledge yoruba ifa. There is a dearth of children s books on classic african cultures.
Genealogically speaking, shango is a royal ancestor of the yoruba as he was the third alaafin of the oyo kingdom prior to his posthumous deification. Olatunji was born in the village of ajido, a small town near badagry, lagos state, in southwestern nigeria. Taller, stronger, and braver than any man alive, shango rules the tiny pangean county of abzu on what is now the east coast of africa. Dec 21, 2016 the candy tangerine man 1975, trailer john daniels, marilyn joi, eli haines, tom hankason duration. The story of ausar is one of the most important stories in black consciousness. Chango is a fierce warrior, yet at the same time, a highly charming man who can woo any woman he wants and smooth talk himself out of most any difficult situation.
Many of the supernatural elements are implied, and, in some instances, may not be supernatural at all. Aug 15, 2011 listen to your favorite songs from shango funk theology by shango now. Overview of lord shango, 1974, directed by ray marsh, with lawrence cook, marlene clark, wally taylor, at turner classic movies. This photograph from grenada shows a group of onlookers at the performance of a shango ceremony. Dance wand oshe shango, late 19th or early 20th century. The single hold on from the album reached number fifteen in the u. In this atmospheric blaxploitation classic, a wrong christian. Shango, yoruba god of thunder and lightning windows to. With marlene clark, lawrence cook, wally taylor, avis mccarther. Or book now at one of our other 32886 great restaurants in buffalo. The shango family name was found in the usa, and canada between 1880 and 1920. All advertising materials, trailers, clips and stills have been uploaded in accordance with the fair use doctrine, 17 usc s.
Founded in 1976, shango galleries continues to be a highly respected source for fine african, precolumbian, american indian, and oceanic art serving collectors, museums, as well as other dealers. Dont know why, but women dont take sexual rejection well lmao. Santeria and the orisha of the crossroads 0942272617, obatala. Chango is a powerful sorcerer who crafts indomitable spells in his odo mortar including the magic that allows him to spit fire. Oshun, the orisha of beauty, prosperity, and dance. Lord shango 1975 starring marlene clark, lawrence cook, wally taylor, avis mccarther in this atmospheric blaxploitation classic, a wrong. A vodu, a west african god, shango is the god of thunder and storm, son of the moon goddess mahu and the sun god lusa. As the legendary fourth king of the ancient kingdom of oyo, shango s rule was marked by capricious use of power. He carries a doubleheaded axe, which represents expeditious and balanced justice. The oyo empire thrived from the fifteenth century until 1835. Ebo shure fruits and vegetables or grains including meats.
Shango, also called chango, major deity of the religion of the yoruba of southwestern nigeria. Like that movie, shango seems better suited for the arthouse than grindhouse. Chango makes his residence at the top of the royal palm tree. In a stunning opening to a sparking new series, balewa sample introduces shango, god of thunder. Oggun in his fury, could not understand how a boy had dared to embarrass him in such a public display. Lansing state journal lansing, michigan april 1, 1976 copyright notice. Jennys furious when she finds out what happened, which also involved her boyfriend memphis taylor, and when billie vanishes from home, our concerned single mom turns to the power of voodoo and lord shango to find spiritual satisfaction. The most shango families were found in canada in 1911. Archive content sales and licensing book a film for your cinema stills sales connect with us facebook twitter instagram youtube. Watch lord shango movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Lord shango buy posters from buy posters from moviegoods buy this soundtrack from search ebay for lord shango.
Shango is the deity, orisha whose power is imaged by thunder and lightning. In the yoruba religion, sango also spelled, sango or shango, often known as xango or chango in latin america and the caribbean, and also known as jakuta1 is perhaps one of the most popular orisha. He dresses in a tunic and skirt of strips of cloth covered with cowrie shells in intricate designs and plaits his. Lawrence was all over the tv in the 70s and 80s, and he was the star of a weird flick in 1973, the spook who sat by the door, where he plays a token black cia agent, who gets fed up and starts a revolutionary race war. Like all of the yoruba gods orisha s, shango is both a deified. Shango has a son who becomes his companion and protector. Very good book,the info was very accurate,i definitely recommend this author. This film feels like an oscar micheaux film in color. Shango was one of the few to actually injure demogorge with his throwing iron. Department of afroamerican research arts culture 3,2 views.
Shango king absolute in the pantheon yoruba, shango occupies in the order of birth within the orishas, the place of orisha menor. Shango has numerous manifestations, including aira, agodo, afonja, lube, and obomin. The fourth king of the yoruba oyo empire, he is the god of. Shango also spelled chango or xangois the orisha of fire, lightning, dance, and martial arts.
Ebo kere vegetables, grains, meats and eggs and fruits are used. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Also known as chango, sango or xango, this african deity was elevated to an orisha after his death. Babatunde olatunji april 7, 1927 april 6, 2003 was a nigerian drummer, educator, social activist and recording artist. The shango ceremonies performed in latin american and the caribbean are based on the traditional shango ceremony of ancient oyo. According to the label, shango is the meaning, tradition and practice of funk, as interpreted by afrika bambaataa and material. It is said that shango is the son of yemaya and obatala. An archive for researchers, educators, film students and fans. Nov 21, 2010 shango also spelled chango or xangois the orisha of fire, lightning, dance, and martial arts.
Like all of the yoruba gods orishas, shango is both a deified ancestor and a natural force, both aspects being. But, in different histories and patakis he is attributed to other parents. His colors are red and white, and his eleke sacred. His sacred number is six, and he is the owner of music and the bata three doubleheaded drum. Directed by ray marsh starring marlene clark, lawrence cook, wally taylor, avis mccarther, john r. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. The son has amazing abilities that help shango succeed. Chango was the first to divine with diloggun, and was the original owner of the opon ifa table of ifa before trading it to orunmila for the bata drums. Taken the swordmage chronicles book 2 by ell leigh clarke 4. Jul 22, 2015 obatala is the king of the white cloth, the first son of the great god olodumare and the patron of compassion, wisdom, creation and healing. In the spirit of traditional cannabis culture, some of shango s flower names reflect each strains horticultural heritage in order to provide experienced consumers with a known frame of reference for each strains. Shango chant to the god of thunder babatunde olatunji. Santeria and orisha of love and sensuality 0942272692, babalu aye. Oya yoruba movies 2019 new releaselatest yoruba movies 2019 duration.
A group formed in 1983 by the artist afrika bambaataa shortly after he began collaborating with the producer bill laswell on the celluloid records label. Find and explore marijuana dispensaries and cannabis stores. The blaxploitation database the most uptodate index of blaxploitation era films. Shango s son is therefore a welcome arrival on the book shelf. Charles wright born may 16, 1961 is an american semiretired professional wrestler. Shango, yoruba god of thunder and lightning shango was the fourth king of the ancient oyo empire, the west african center of culture and politics for the yoruba people. In the spirit of traditional cannabis culture, some of shangos flower names reflect each strains horticultural heritage in order to provide experienced consumers with a known frame of reference for each strains. The candy tangerine man 1975, trailer john daniels, marilyn joi, eli haines, tom hankason duration. This narrative follows shango, a west african deity of thunder and fire as he dispenses wrath on his peoples adversaries. Shango also spelled sango and sagoe creates thunder and lightning by casting thunderstones down to earth. Kobo ori rogation of the head ebo misi baths that are made and determined by the. As the god of the storm, shango has divine authority over the storm and lightning on par with thor odinson fire generation. Much of the story below was taken from the pert em heru or book of coming into the light.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. He also figures in the religion of the edo people of southeastern nigeria, who refer to him as esango, and in the religion of the fon people of benin, who call him sogbo or ebioso. Shango came over to america in the hearts of his devotees. The shango brand dna contains the highestquality characteristics of marijuanabased products that inspires the shango brand. Shango is the most wellknown and revered of all the orishas.
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