ÌFÉ Honors the Ancestors in Futuristic Yoruba Prayer Songs

Published: Nov. 30, 2020, 5 p.m.

Afrofuturism and electronics meet ancient Yoruba rituals and spiritual practice in the music of the Puerto Rican band ÌFÉ, headed by producer and percussionist Otura Mun. ÌFÉ honors the ancestors through futuristic interpretations of traditional ceremonial Lucumi (Yoruban Diaspora) prayer songs, featuring trap beats, electronic triggers, and Autotune. All power to the ancestors.  

"Music for Egun Movement 3":

"3 Mujeres":

"Higher Love":