A chant of Oxalá, the father of all Orixás, dressed in white. Greeting: Epa Babá!. Listen in the video above.
Oni saurê
Aul axé
Oni saurê
Oberioman
Babá saurê
Aul axé babá
Babá saurê
Oberioman
Babá Saurê
The lyrics and meaning
The spelling is phonetic. Babá (father) is repeated as a reverence to Oxalá, the lord of creation. The chant has a slow and solemn pace, typical of the ijexá of Oxalá, and praises the supreme father in an atmosphere of peace and respect.
Who is Oxalá
Oxalá is the greatest of the Orixás, father of all, lord of creation and peace, dressed in white (the alá). Greeting: Epa Babá! See the complete profile of Oxalá.
When this chant is sung
The chants of Oxalá usually close the xirê, in the ijexá drumming, in a serene atmosphere. Everything is covered in white in his honor.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Epa Babá' mean?
It is the greeting to Oxalá, the father of all Orixás. 'Babá' means 'father'; the expression reveres the lord of creation and peace.
