Filhas de Iemanjá

Genres

afro-brazilian music, umbanda chants, candomblé sacred songs

Biography

The group Filhas de Iemanjá is known for its work in music linked to Afro-Brazilian rhythms and themes, with a strong influence of Umbanda and Candomblé chants and sacred songs. Their work stands out for its reverence for entities such as Iemanjá, the queen of the sea, and other divinities of the Afro-Brazilian pantheon.

The group's albums and songs frequently explore spirituality, ancestry, and female strength, characteristics associated with the figure of Iemanjá. The lyrics and melodies seek to convey the energy and wisdom of these divinities, creating a bridge between music and Afro-Brazilian religiosity.

Although there is no detailed information about the members or the exact formation date, the work of Filhas de Iemanjá is recognized for its contribution to the preservation and dissemination of African-rooted musical culture in Brazil. Artists like Fabiana Cozza, who also recorded a song titled "Filhas de Iemanjá", dialogue with this theme.

Discography

• Marinheiros (2006)
• Iemanja Rainha do Mar (2006)
• Pomba Gira Sete Saias (2006)
• Oxossi é Rei (2006)
• Iansã (2006)
• Pontos de Umbanda (2019)
• Pomba Gira Cigana (2019)