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About oshunschild
I am a London based Iyalosha, ( Priest in the Lucumi tradition) crowned with Ochun; who is passionate about the arts I Grew up in London, mixed background, third generation musician. I went to study music in Cuba in 1986, since then I have done many things. I was one of the first Salsa Dance Teachers in London in 1989, before it became the sport of a million suburban housewives; formed Orchestra Salsa Y Ache in late 80's, toured and did many gigs for seven years; then formed Salsasonica which recorded with Buena Vista's Guajiro Mirabal. I have taught Cuban Music to children. I have also organised five musical trips to Cuba. I Have written about Latin Music, and I am passionate about singing and encouraging everyone to sing. I formally ran "singing for the terrified" at the Mary Ward Centre, in addition to a world music choir. I formed the London Lucumi Choir in 2006 which has performed all over the UK, in major theatres such as the Barbican, the Southbank and Union Chapel, Rich Mix, The British Museum and the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. In addition, we have performed at festivals such as La Linea and Bestival. We have performed on Radio and Television and have consistently been nominated in the Lukas awards, where we were second in our category in 2018 ( for contribution to Latin Music and Arts). I Have been a practitioner of Santeria, also known as Lucumi since 1986. Between the years 1991 and 2005 I received My Elekes, Warriors and Olokun. In 2005 I received my Ikofafun ( Ifa) and on February 9 2006 I became initiated as a Priestess of Ochun in Luyano, Havana. My Branch of the religion is La Pimienta. I was born from Obatala and Yemaya. My Iyatobi Oshainle passed this year and Omi Laibo is my Ojubona. I received Pinardo with Baba Funke and Omi Saide in Havana in July 2018. I run an active Ile (religious house/Orisha temple) In addition to running the Choir and guiding Godchildren in the Lucumi faith. I am also a diviner of the Dilogun. I enjoy spending time with my family. I have a passion for art and nature, good music, genealogy and travel. I enjoy writing, beading and embroidery, when I have the time! PS I also have adhd which predicts that I will decorate the entire house with different colours every few years!

Oshun Talade

October 11, 2022 oshunschild 0

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What have we been up to?

August 18, 2022 oshunschild 0

The last year, we have been working towards a new album. We have had two recording sessions so far, and will be finishing recording in […]

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New Direction for the London Lucumi choir.

September 28, 2021 oshunschild 0

Watch this Space for New projects and collaborations: The pandemic finally took its toll on me in trying to keep the Lucumi Choir connected and […]

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BANDCAMP FRIDAY !

May 6, 2021 oshunschild 0

Follow Us and support us by buying our recordings to download first Friday of every month on Bandcamp. This way you really can make a […]

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Diary of a Choir in Lockdown. 2020

October 15, 2020 oshunschild 0

To all intents and purposes 2020 has been a very weird time for all, not to mention musicians and artists, and also not forgetting community […]

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International Slavery Remembrance Day 23rd August 2020

August 17, 2020 oshunschild 0

Lockdown has been an interesting experience, for a choir director, it has thrown many balls in my court, challenging me on how to manage the […]

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New Album and Album Launch!!

October 14, 2019 oshunschild 0

    We are really proud to present our Fourth Album. ” FIRE AND WATER: Fuego Y Agua, Ina Ati Omi”. We worked so hard […]

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How we choose the songs that we sing

April 27, 2018 oshunschild 0

The songs we sing in the most part are song sequences from the Liturgy of Orisha Songs that are sung in public ceremonies. They are […]

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Songlines Review 2018

April 7, 2018 oshunschild 0

4 Star Review: Songlines Issue 137 ( Spring 2018) “Now 12 Years Old, The London Lucumi Choir continues to do extra-ordinary community centred arts work […]

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Homage to Obatala, New Collaborations

September 27, 2017 oshunschild 0

Baba Fururu Ofun Ruru Video This is the background story relating to the pre release and free download. It was released to celebrate Obatala. Our […]

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