The cover photo for "Sequence for Yemaya (Iworere)," a single performed by The London Lucumi Choir.

Sequence for Yemaya (Iworere)

Sequence for Yemaya (Iworere), is a single performed by the London Lucumi Choir in honour of the Orisha (deity) known as Yemaja.

Though formed 2006 but with 14 years of performance, the London Lucumi Choir is the first non-audition community choir whose primary focus is singing songs dedicated to Orisha accompanied by beating traditional drums.

It was formed by Afro Cuban Singer Extraordinaire Martha Galarraga and Musician Daniela Rosselson De Armas and assisted by Dave Pattman (Omo Aña).

There is no age limit for those interested in becoming its members. The choristers are as young as seven years and some as old as 70.

The London Lucumi Choir is the first of its kind non-audition community choir singing songs and beating traditional drums in honor of Orisha (Yoruba deities).