I know when discussing beliefs, we respond with emotion. Be open minded and respond critically, but most importantly, be kind! The mark of true intelligence is to still be able to understand someone even when you don’t agree with them ✨💖✨
@@jessw.6250I found her on accident but I loved how she made songs paying homage to her black features (which I wished was talked about more). Which made me kinda feel seen, even as a black woman with no Latinx heritage ✨💛
As a half Afro Cuban, CELIA is my REYNAAAA❤️ it’s just something about seeing someone who looks like me and comes from the same background, inspires me so much.
Just leave religion out. Christianity as well. They all involve the same things named differently. Go with God. We were not put here to be the same Christians chant spells and call it prayer. I know this as one then call everyone outside of them witches and warlocks. The prophet is your seer and who were the greeks but if not clear people that traveled up and down the nole trading and stealing parts of other cultures as did we? I love your videos. You do them with class. Just try not to go too far into religion.
I'm a proud Nigerian(Yoruba) and despite my religion being Christian, I still have relatives in the rural village of my tribe who stick to our oriṣà ancestral worship or the new generation returnees to the religion. We have 3 main recognised religions in Nigerian. Some people openly practice one of the 2 main religions of Christian & Islam but secretly ingrain themselves with our ancestral Òrișà religion. Even our dance of 'Bàtá' is associated with our ancestral religion. Orisa religion is entwined with our culture & tradition, has many deities with links to the Higher God ( Edumare) but yes, you do have the deities of Anger & Wrath. Ogun is the deity of Anger & wrath in the ancestra religion. Now the religion went across the ocean with slavery. With this, they have mixed it up and disguised it from the slave masters. All religions have a darkside. You can find curses in the Bible from OT to NT. Islam too has its darkside. So when pple demonise our Ancestral religion being voodooic, I disagree. It's not demonic but, is more earthy and lies on 'karma or peace'. It's a tolerant religion hence why Islam & Christianity were able to invade with brainwashing or bloodshed to convert. These other religions demoniced our ancestral religion and called it 'Paganism' or 'infidels'. I reiterate that the Orisa ancestral religion is not based on magic, evil or darkness. Beyonce is basically using the religion for marketing purposes. The Orisa people live it, it's there way of life.
I appreciate your firsthand perspective on the traditional African religion. I think Christians and Christianity need to be confronted with the reality of other religions and beliefs, that it is usually people also working with God and spiritual values, only from different cultural imagery and languages. Unfortunately, many Western American Christians, specifically the narrow-minded Christian, will look at all other spiritual beliefs as deception. I've seen this attitude time and time again. There’s no place for a plurality of belief in that way of seeing, in that kind of biblical interpretation. An open-minded person of faith will understand the world with an appreciation of religions and faiths, as well as people's personal perspectives. An open-minded Christian may understand that God inhabits all of us and that God's power can and at times, Will, work through people's beliefs within their personal lives. God doesn’t judge in the way humans do, because it’s inside and around everything, God understands everything, and is part of all that’s going on. Thanks again for explaining and sharing something of the Nigerian tradition.
It is a deception, there's only one God. The Christian God is the only one God. The others are demons that the Almighty created. All nations were given to demonic powers besides Israel. God used Israel to bring other nations to him.
Karine I love your post and your definitely right and you can't use Yoruba or Santeria or Vodoon for malicious intentions. But you have fanatics in all religions and faiths. I'm not a real fan of Beyone or Cardi B. I really hope they aren't using religious ritual for treachery and marketing.
I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND Karine where you are coming from as respect to Christianity mixing with a variety of deities. It's in just about everything and the masses are unaware. That's why I pray the blood of Jesus and ask for wisdom, guidance and protection in all things🙏🏾. I learned about Celia and Santeria through the Netflix miniseries and the movie Black Orpheus (1959) with the stunningly beautiful Marpessa Dawn. I've heard rumors over the years that Bey was into some things, I'm not a fan of her nor her music. I don't keep up with her. I'm not surprised. My conscience won't allow me to listen to Bey music and many others. Some movies and books I can't get into. To each his own. We all will answer the Almighty in due time❤
I grew up in a Pentecostal church and certain things I feel sumthin inside me wont let me expose myself to like beyonce so I get what u r saying. I've also worked in the entertainment industry in LA and I had to leave it became too ridiculous. But once I moved back to ATL almost immediately Hollywood was right behind me and I found myself surrounded by that lifestyle again. It's crazy sometimes
You and me both. Beyonce is an artist I can't stand and I don't know why. When I was a teen I loved her I would sing and dance to her songs. But the day I stumbled on some videos showing how demonic she is. I immediately stopped liking her
I am a Sociologist! My favorite part of cultures is their Faith's and how they incorporate them into their lives! I am a devout Catholic and have many friends from different faith walks! I enjoy learning about them and how they are incorporated into their lives! I am a relatively new member to your channel and quite enjoy it! Thank you!❤
AZÚCAR ❤ so much personality and love in one person. So sad she couldn’t withhave children to share it with. It was well-known she always wanted children and loved kids.
Ms.Celis Cruz, Who had a Remarkable career with her Beautiful voice. Its a shame that she was exile from her own Country. Not to be able to see her Mother, That was pure evil of Cuba. She was a force to be reckon with. Ms. Celia stood the test of times. A Remarkable Woman. She got Married and went own with Life.. Rip Ms. Celia🙏❤
As a Cuban immigrant who grew up not far from Fort Lee, NJ, Celia Cruz, receiving the National Endowment for the Arts Award in 1994 given to her by President Clinton was a very proud for all Cubans. She was always a beacon of Cuban culture in exile representing the highest cultural achievements. She means so much to us Cubans and not one of us are indifferent to her achievements. Having said that there’s another Cuban singer that I would urge you to do a breakdown of called La Lupe. Lesser known than CC but nonetheless a powerhouse who unfortunately had a very tumultuous life with a tragic ending. In any case, I thank you so much for honoring CC in one of your videos. You put a smile on my despite watery eyes. Since she was so colorful, I’ll post multi-colored hearts. 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🩶🤍🤎
I’m half Afro Cuban and fell in love with Celia Cruz after her death because I didn’t know her music but I knew who she was. I watched the Netflix series on her and was so intrigued by her music and personality. I am glad they focused on her spiritual journey. She is definitely someone I wish I could have met in this lifetime.❤
Afro Caribbean here! My religion is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The fact alone that we have this after our history, proves the resilience of the ancestors. We have so much respect for nature and natural forces and that makes me so proud.
Thank you sister for making it clear that Christianity started in Ethiopia, thousands of years before white people were established in European nations🎉❤
I never knew this! I need to do more research on that. I'm like Karine on this. It really does irritate me when people say that Christianity is a white man religion as well. I know that my ancestors knew God before all these other religions came up.
The bible already said that. The Europeans didn't get Christianity until the new Testament. Apostle Paul spread the gospel to the other nations. People have to read the bible. Not just allow the pastors to interpret it.
I love Celia Cruz and her contributions to music. There was a Netflix series based (Tele Novella) based on Celia's life. There were a couple of Yoruba rituals that were referenced in the series. In regards to Beyonce, I haven't heard of her refer to herself as a reincarnation or rebirth of Oshun. If anything, she has been known to refer to herself as a daughter of Oshun. It was also mentioned that Ezili Dantor has similarities to Oshun, but in Haitian Vodun, it is actually Ezili Freda who has similar characteristics to Oshun, not Dantor. Also there is a misconception that people in ATR (African Tradition Religions) worship deities, however in practices such as Vodou they still believe and worship God. He is referred to as Bondye. Vodou is a monotheistic religion. In different practices, Lwas, Saints, and Angels are messengers of God and they also work on his behalf. In IFA, practitioners also believe in a supreme being.
Many forms of Christianity derive from ancient Egypt. The deities that you were talking about derive from ancient Egypt. The Madonna and child is reflected in ancient Egyptian deities. You can look that up.
I cried so bad when she passed she was a huge idol and may I add someone I looked up too that made me feel better about myself. To see someone like me up there doing her thing was electrifying
Please do a video on Josephine Premice. I enjoyed your Celia Cruz video. I'm not sure if you know,Celia Cruz was born to a Haitian mother, and azucar was a battle cry for the Afro-Cubans( Africans) that worked the sugar and fields. She was very pro-black, but she loved all people. She learned a lot about music from music by a Haitian woman named Martha Jean-Claude. Please do a video on her as well. Thank you!
Thank you for highlighting this amazing woman. I watched a well made biopic about Celia Cruz years ago which lead me to research her story. I'm going to find that biopic and rewatch it. PS I loved her taste in shoes.
Thanks so so much for remembering her. My mom was from Cuba and of the same Era so I grew up with her influence. Thanks for all your shows. Keep it going..❤
I LOVE that you made this video. I am Cuban and Celia is indeed the queen of Salsa, all due respect to her legacy. With that said you are absolutely correct. Thank you for sharing this information, it is so important that we are aware of who we listen to.
Thank you for highlighting these artists and the importance of their spiritual connection. I think that anyone who is religious will be proud about their heritage. You said you know all about it but no one more even the elders know ALL about it. If there is evil there is good. There is not a way to use good to do evil or to do evil to do good. There is witchcraft, used to do evil and spiritual rituals and materials to manipulate and influence evil and then there is ritual and divination to counter and protect. In Israel the Jewish people there are killing thousands of people, that violence is as evil as someone using witchcraft to send spirit powerful enough to kill a weak in spirit person. And someone could feed a million impoverished people and another spiritually heal spiritually abused and weak people, using a non-Christian or Islam doesn’t make it evil. I don’t see Beyonce being sneaky, she’s very clear about revering her spiritual practice and lifestyle. A person becoming versed in their destiny and themselves would do that. It doesn’t make it evil. I’ve experienced and currently experiencing spiritual attack from people within my same spiritual practice Isese or in their case Lukumi/Santeria but I know that there are priests who would not do harm for them and there are others who would because it pays. I know enough about my relationships with my ancestors, Egunguns,Orishas, Egbe, Ori the aspects of God Oludumare to know that this is my path to ensure that I’m in alignment with the spiritual path that my soul needs. Also the old religions like Christianity in Africa is nothing like what it is now and is closer to African Traditions like Isese (Ifa) and Voudoun. It’s all through the Old Testament And till this day Hoodoo priests use those same rituals from the priests in the Bible casting the lot and pouring libation on alters. It is the exact same practice. I believe that Europeans took those spells and rituals to turn the religion into what it is and that we’ve been living in the dark ages during White Supremacy. The old ways have never remained old and is exactly why old and new souls are being drawn to it even though it isn’t exactly as organized, mostly because of the double edged sword of the internet, driven by good, evil and people in between. It would be fair to say your experience and also admit that you’ve encountered people with his character, seen by their actions and words not by their religion or spiritual practice. As a Isese practitioner I have the sense to now that there are evil people who claim to practice Isese and people who are trying to spiritually mature as well as good people who represent Isese. The goal is that good people are who prevail and help those trying to grow by being the example…no matter the religion/spirituality.
This is interesting. I follow my own path, so I'm not influenced or affected by other people's journeys, but I do love hearing and learning about them.
I learned of Celia through Netflix!!! Knowing very little Spanish I read the subtitles of the entire series that is how interesting her story is to me.
We love to pull that one fact about Christianity being practiced in Ethiopia in the middle age to prove that it was there before colonisation. But the reality is that most black people in continental America are west African descendants. And therefore those religions were imposed on them. There’s no need to sugar coat it we lost our way. Demonizing ancestral religion won’t make us look better…
Th Carholic Church has a nerve telling the Cuban ppl not acknowledge their ancestral deities yet they cananonise. Also, i had no clue Beyonce also followed deities until this video. Im a Christian so chose not to but it's up to others to decide, just like it is if they decide tonhave no faith.
I was crazy about her growing up. I miss her abd her art dearly. She was done wrong just like they did Ray Charles. Thankfully she was able to go back home before departing for heaven. May she rest in peace🕊️
Celia won her first contest and the prize was a cake, and she followed Oshun and sugar and sweetness is her representation…..soundsliker a sign from Oshun this what she’s was supposed to be doing
I was born here in the United States, however my Mother side is from Cuba by way of California and my Father is from Trinidad tobago by way of Danville Va. I have a little french as well. I have studied a lot on my own I have totally agree that some entertainers and people "practice " these rituals in your face but most people do not know about it. I am a Christian and have never practiced this but i have seen it in my family being practiced by my abuela, (granmom). We have to be mindful that knowledge and information is key to understanding and wisdom. When we have this understanding it allows us to decisively make the right decisions. We have been blessed with the power of Will. We are the only creation that has this. Thank you @KarineAlourde for walking in facts not in emotion!
🇨🇺 thank you so much for covering La Reina Del salsa. I understand your intention when talking about how Christian God gives people "free will" but it comes off as a bit back handed In the same way that I would not ask Santeros to explain what's "really" happening with Seventh-day Adventists, id expect Seventh Day Adventist to be humble enough to refrain from doing the same to African spirituality. I know you guys don't realize this but it comes off as extremely arrogant, to project what you believe to be the truth on to someone else's religion. This is not a dig. Its simply my way of saying you're better than that.
All of the saints were disguising the African deity. Ex so instead of Oshun catholics covered it up with the statue Mary... which changed the worship from ancestors to saints because slaves weren't allowed to worship their Gods
What a beautiful, informative video. As a white guy, I understand and agree with everything you say. People want to claim ownership of everything and God forbid that "white" religion have its origin in "black" history. ❤
I noticed that you pronounced Caribbean with 3 syllables. A dear friend of mine from there says it is actually only 2 syllables, sounding out as carob-bean.
You are right! If you are Christian you should be very careful what you listen to and follow …. Everything that is not according to the narrow path described by Jesus is demon worship… doesn’t matter how good they wrap it in. That goddess is obviously bad worship but many are sneaky too: disguising in good but aren’t :Matthew 7:21-23. But only if you want to be a true follower of Christ! If you choose something else: that is your choice your life … just talking about true Christians 😊 it doesn’t matter about white religion. Jehovah is the true God and the Bible is one amazing book to study: changed my life (background; father Muslim; mom first catholic : became a jw).
OShun And erzulie FREDA are more closely equated in terms of their properties and energies, however; are not the same. The energy of erzulie Dantor is the complete opposite. Lwa and orishas are not the same, although they may share similar attributes but are not the same.
We need more Unambiguous Afro-Latina representation for us today!! So, many ppl don't research the roots of their own religion and are ok with them having pagan roots, stealing from Egyptian etc.. It's crazy sad BUT as an Afro-Cuban I can confirm what Karine is saying, there is a light and dark so when spiritual
I know when discussing beliefs, we respond with emotion. Be open minded and respond critically, but most importantly, be kind! The mark of true intelligence is to still be able to understand someone even when you don’t agree with them ✨💖✨
Thank you so much for doing this video. I knew you would do Queen Celia justice 💛✨
@@Onyxkokoro96My family would listen to her. I saw her through old Sesame Street episodes & that’s when my parents told me about her.
@@jessw.6250I found her on accident but I loved how she made songs paying homage to her black features (which I wished was talked about more). Which made me kinda feel seen, even as a black woman with no Latinx heritage ✨💛
@@Onyxkokoro96 Exactly that part 🥰
Exactly
As a half Afro Cuban, CELIA is my REYNAAAA❤️ it’s just something about seeing someone who looks like me and comes from the same background, inspires me so much.
Just leave religion out. Christianity as well. They all involve the same things named differently. Go with God. We were not put here to be the same Christians chant spells and call it prayer. I know this as one then call everyone outside of them witches and warlocks. The prophet is your seer and who were the greeks but if not clear people that traveled up and down the nole trading and stealing parts of other cultures as did we? I love your videos. You do them with class. Just try not to go too far into religion.
Genuine question, what do you mean by that? That is my name (minus the ‘y’)…
@@mischa7095no. What you’re saying is so disrespectful and offensive.
@@rclark1132Reina means queen in Spanish.
@@Shelly____ thanks! I did know that but I wasn’t sure if the different spellings made it mean different things… mine is Rena..
I'm a proud Nigerian(Yoruba) and despite my religion being Christian, I still have relatives in the rural village of my tribe who stick to our oriṣà ancestral worship or the new generation returnees to the religion. We have 3 main recognised religions in Nigerian. Some people openly practice one of the 2 main religions of Christian & Islam but secretly ingrain themselves with our ancestral Òrișà religion. Even our dance of 'Bàtá' is associated with our ancestral religion. Orisa religion is entwined with our culture & tradition, has many deities with links to the Higher God ( Edumare) but yes, you do have the deities of Anger & Wrath. Ogun is the deity of Anger & wrath in the ancestra religion. Now the religion went across the ocean with slavery. With this, they have mixed it up and disguised it from the slave masters. All religions have a darkside. You can find curses in the Bible from OT to NT. Islam too has its darkside. So when pple demonise our Ancestral religion being voodooic, I disagree. It's not demonic but, is more earthy and lies on 'karma or peace'. It's a tolerant religion hence why Islam & Christianity were able to invade with brainwashing or bloodshed to convert. These other religions demoniced our ancestral religion and called it 'Paganism' or 'infidels'. I reiterate that the Orisa ancestral religion is not based on magic, evil or darkness. Beyonce is basically using the religion for marketing purposes. The Orisa people live it, it's there way of life.
I appreciate your firsthand perspective on the traditional African religion. I think Christians and Christianity need to be confronted with the reality of other religions and beliefs, that it is usually people also working with God and spiritual values, only from different cultural imagery and languages.
Unfortunately, many Western American Christians, specifically the narrow-minded Christian, will look at all other spiritual beliefs as deception. I've seen this attitude time and time again. There’s no place for a plurality of belief in that way of seeing, in that kind of biblical interpretation.
An open-minded person of faith will understand the world with an appreciation of religions and faiths, as well as people's personal perspectives. An open-minded Christian may understand that God inhabits all of us and that God's power can and at times, Will, work through people's beliefs within their personal lives. God doesn’t judge in the way humans do, because it’s inside and around everything, God understands everything, and is part of all that’s going on. Thanks again for explaining and sharing something of the Nigerian tradition.
It is a deception, there's only one God. The Christian God is the only one God. The others are demons that the Almighty created. All nations were given to demonic powers besides Israel. God used Israel to bring other nations to him.
Karine I love your post and your definitely right and you can't use Yoruba or Santeria or Vodoon for malicious intentions. But you have fanatics in all religions and faiths. I'm not a real fan of Beyone or Cardi B. I really hope they aren't using religious ritual for treachery and marketing.
She better not make the Orisha angry, that would be dire
The Queen of Salsa...a proud Afro-Latina woman. RIP to Celia Cruz 🌹❤
🙏🏽💖👸🏽
I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND Karine where you are coming from as respect to Christianity mixing with a variety of deities. It's in just about everything and the masses are unaware. That's why I pray the blood of Jesus and ask for wisdom, guidance and protection in all things🙏🏾. I learned about Celia and Santeria through the Netflix miniseries and the movie Black Orpheus (1959) with the stunningly beautiful Marpessa Dawn. I've heard rumors over the years that Bey was into some things, I'm not a fan of her nor her music. I don't keep up with her. I'm not surprised. My conscience won't allow me to listen to Bey music and many others. Some movies and books I can't get into. To each his own. We all will answer the Almighty in due time❤
I grew up in a Pentecostal church and certain things I feel sumthin inside me wont let me expose myself to like beyonce so I get what u r saying. I've also worked in the entertainment industry in LA and I had to leave it became too ridiculous. But once I moved back to ATL almost immediately Hollywood was right behind me and I found myself surrounded by that lifestyle again. It's crazy sometimes
You and me both. Beyonce is an artist I can't stand and I don't know why. When I was a teen I loved her I would sing and dance to her songs. But the day I stumbled on some videos showing how demonic she is. I immediately stopped liking her
I am a Sociologist! My favorite part of cultures is their Faith's and how they incorporate them into their lives! I am a devout Catholic and have many friends from different faith walks! I enjoy learning about them and how they are incorporated into their lives! I am a relatively new member to your channel and quite enjoy it! Thank you!❤
I thought that was just for super wealthy people
AZÚCAR ❤ so much personality and love in one person. So sad she couldn’t withhave children to share it with. It was well-known she always wanted children and loved kids.
Ms.Celis Cruz, Who had a Remarkable career with her Beautiful voice. Its a shame that she was exile from her own Country. Not to be able to see her Mother, That was pure evil of Cuba. She was a force to be reckon with. Ms. Celia stood the test of times. A Remarkable Woman. She got Married and went own with Life.. Rip Ms. Celia🙏❤
Beyonce said in a song that her sister is the child of Yemaya… Celia had a song called Yemaya.
My nanny would listen to Celia while cleaning the house growing up I miss those days 😊
Can you do a deep dive on reggae singer Bob Marley? His influence and upbringing are very interesting.
I thought she only focused on women.
As a Cuban immigrant who grew up not far from Fort Lee, NJ, Celia Cruz, receiving the National Endowment for the Arts Award in 1994 given to her by President Clinton was a very proud for all Cubans. She was always a beacon of Cuban culture in exile representing the highest cultural achievements. She means so much to us Cubans and not one of us are indifferent to her achievements. Having said that there’s another Cuban singer that I would urge you to do a breakdown of called La Lupe. Lesser known than CC but nonetheless a powerhouse who unfortunately had a very tumultuous life with a tragic ending. In any case, I thank you so much for honoring CC in one of your videos. You put a smile on my despite watery eyes. Since she was so colorful, I’ll post multi-colored hearts. 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤🩶🤍🤎
She was a very beautiful talent.
YES! As talented as she was beautiful! ❤️
I’m half Afro Cuban and fell in love with Celia Cruz after her death because I didn’t know her music but I knew who she was. I watched the Netflix series on her and was so intrigued by her music and personality. I am glad they focused on her spiritual journey. She is definitely someone I wish I could have met in this lifetime.❤
Afro Caribbean here! My religion is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The fact alone that we have this after our history, proves the resilience of the ancestors. We have so much respect for nature and natural forces and that makes me so proud.
Not all Yoruba's are for Osun, only a few, it can also be very very evil.. be careful.
I never said that. People can be very evil yes. That’s a whole other convo ;)
Thank you sister for making it clear that Christianity started in Ethiopia, thousands of years before white people were established in European nations🎉❤
I never knew this! I need to do more research on that. I'm like Karine on this. It really does irritate me when people say that Christianity is a white man religion as well. I know that my ancestors knew God before all these other religions came up.
The bible already said that. The Europeans didn't get Christianity until the new Testament. Apostle Paul spread the gospel to the other nations. People have to read the bible. Not just allow the pastors to interpret it.
@@taahiramcgee exactly
Y'all aren't studied. Frumentius brought christianity to Ethiopia
It makes sense bc all the original books of the Bible including those that were removed are in Ethiopia.
I love Celia Cruz and her contributions to music. There was a Netflix series based (Tele Novella) based on Celia's life. There were a couple of Yoruba rituals that were referenced in the series. In regards to Beyonce, I haven't heard of her refer to herself as a reincarnation or rebirth of Oshun. If anything, she has been known to refer to herself as a daughter of Oshun. It was also mentioned that Ezili Dantor has similarities to Oshun, but in Haitian Vodun, it is actually Ezili Freda who has similar characteristics to Oshun, not Dantor. Also there is a misconception that people in ATR (African Tradition Religions) worship deities, however in practices such as Vodou they still believe and worship God. He is referred to as Bondye. Vodou is a monotheistic religion. In different practices, Lwas, Saints, and Angels are messengers of God and they also work on his behalf. In IFA, practitioners also believe in a supreme being.
Yasssss thank you for representing us afrolatinas
Many forms of Christianity derive from ancient Egypt. The deities that you were talking about derive from ancient Egypt. The Madonna and child is reflected in ancient Egyptian deities. You can look that up.
I just love that lady she’s so spicy lively and larger than life she gives me chills
I cried so bad when she passed she was a huge idol and may I add someone I looked up too that made me feel better about myself. To see someone like me up there doing her thing was electrifying
People who serve Oshun still believe in a higher power. Oshun is basically a Demi goddess.
I’m So Happy You Did This Story Because I Didn’t Know What It Was But I Just Felt Something Wasn’t Right
She was a Talent❤
Please do a video on Josephine Premice. I enjoyed your Celia Cruz video. I'm not sure if you know,Celia Cruz was born to a Haitian mother, and azucar was a battle cry for the Afro-Cubans( Africans) that worked the sugar and fields. She was very pro-black, but she loved all people. She learned a lot about music from music by a Haitian woman named Martha Jean-Claude. Please do a video on her as well. Thank you!
Black history month includes the whole DIASPORA! Thank you for highlighting esta reyna hermosa!! ❤️
I am a Black American woman and I love her music.I did lessons on her, when I taught Spanish.❤
Thank you for highlighting this amazing woman. I watched a well made biopic about Celia Cruz years ago which lead me to research her story. I'm going to find that biopic and rewatch it. PS I loved her taste in shoes.
Do you mind sharing the name of the biopic? I would love to watch it : )
@@Ne55yIt’s a novela, called ‘Celia’. I believe it’s on Netflix
That could be why Beyonce's fans are so crazy and weird about her. Very cult like.
Thanks so so much for remembering her. My mom was from Cuba and of the same Era so I grew up with her influence. Thanks for all your shows. Keep it going..❤
I really enjoy and appreciate
Your channel keep up the great work 💛
Thank you so much 🙏🏼💖
@@KarineAlourde your more than welcome your channel is very informative and I love learning about little known and famous people 💛
@Karine I hear you loud and clear honey! Keep up the good work!
I love this woman!!!! Her music always puts me in a good mood!!!!
Im always learning on your channel. Im glad to click on this one. I didn't know anything about her until now
I LOVE that you made this video. I am Cuban and Celia is indeed the queen of Salsa, all due respect to her legacy. With that said you are absolutely correct. Thank you for sharing this information, it is so important that we are aware of who we listen to.
So beautiful. She was a goddess
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Thank you for highlighting these artists and the importance of their spiritual connection. I think that anyone who is religious will be proud about their heritage. You said you know all about it but no one more even the elders know ALL about it. If there is evil there is good. There is not a way to use good to do evil or to do evil to do good. There is witchcraft, used to do evil and spiritual rituals and materials to manipulate and influence evil and then there is ritual and divination to counter and protect. In Israel the Jewish people there are killing thousands of people, that violence is as evil as someone using witchcraft to send spirit powerful enough to kill a weak in spirit person. And someone could feed a million impoverished people and another spiritually heal spiritually abused and weak people, using a non-Christian or Islam doesn’t make it evil. I don’t see Beyonce being sneaky, she’s very clear about revering her spiritual practice and lifestyle. A person becoming versed in their destiny and themselves would do that. It doesn’t make it evil. I’ve experienced and currently experiencing spiritual attack from people within my same spiritual practice Isese or in their case Lukumi/Santeria but I know that there are priests who would not do harm for them and there are others who would because it pays. I know enough about my relationships with my ancestors, Egunguns,Orishas, Egbe, Ori the aspects of God Oludumare to know that this is my path to ensure that I’m in alignment with the spiritual path that my soul needs.
Also the old religions like Christianity in Africa is nothing like what it is now and is closer to African Traditions like Isese (Ifa) and Voudoun. It’s all through the Old Testament And till this day Hoodoo priests use those same rituals from the priests in the Bible casting the lot and pouring libation on alters. It is the exact same practice. I believe that Europeans took those spells and rituals to turn the religion into what it is and that we’ve been living in the dark ages during White Supremacy. The old ways have never remained old and is exactly why old and new souls are being drawn to it even though it isn’t exactly as organized, mostly because of the double edged sword of the internet, driven by good, evil and people in between.
It would be fair to say your experience and also admit that you’ve encountered people with his character, seen by their actions and words not by their religion or spiritual practice. As a Isese practitioner I have the sense to now that there are evil people who claim to practice Isese and people who are trying to spiritually mature as well as good people who represent Isese.
The goal is that good people are who prevail and help those trying to grow by being the example…no matter the religion/spirituality.
Thank you for your boldness sis! ❤
This is interesting. I follow my own path, so I'm not influenced or affected by other people's journeys, but I do love hearing and learning about them.
Yes ma’am Celia! Love her! Reina de la Salsa! Azucar! I have her autobiography and it’s fantastic!
She was one beautiful person
I watched her story on Netflix two years ago and it was soooo good and her music is sweet to the soul. I became a fan!
Go girl teach Truth blessings to you and family 🙏
I really enjoyed your commentary and the visuals.
This is better than what I saw on Netflix ❤
I learned of Celia through Netflix!!! Knowing very little Spanish I read the subtitles of the entire series that is how interesting her story is to me.
I remember seeing her rest in peace
I was saddened when she passed. La vida es un carnaval makes me cry til this day cause I can feel the pain behind it. RIP to the legend, Celia Cruz ❤️
The Most High Yah Said no other gods before me that’s the first commandment better think about that
She is my favorite Cuban artist thus far
Thanks didn’t know all of this!
Everything you say from 6:56 on is ❤… that will make some upset but you are right. Very important for people to understand.
I wasn’t aware of Beyoncé practice of this religion. I’m not hating but it’s interesting. Great job❤
Great video thanks for sharing this information!
Once I found out I was part Cuban when I was I got in tune with her and her music . She was such a sweet soul RIP
Wow that was an excellent Tribute lots research..Rest in Power Celia Cruz!!!❤
We love to pull that one fact about Christianity being practiced in Ethiopia in the middle age to prove that it was there before colonisation. But the reality is that most black people in continental America are west African descendants. And therefore those religions were imposed on them. There’s no need to sugar coat it we lost our way. Demonizing ancestral religion won’t make us look better…
Now you know it's not right until we get their seal of approval 🙄
very happy with this one 🙌🏽viva celia❤
Azucaaarrr ❤🎉🎉🎉 I love Celia Cruz 🎉🎉🎉
Karine, plz do Charo next! 🫶
Thank you and I definitely have her on my list ✨💖✨
Th Carholic Church has a nerve telling the Cuban ppl not acknowledge their ancestral deities yet they cananonise. Also, i had no clue Beyonce also followed deities until this video. Im a Christian so chose not to but it's up to others to decide, just like it is if they decide tonhave no faith.
I was crazy about her growing up. I miss her abd her art dearly. She was done wrong just like they did Ray Charles. Thankfully she was able to go back home before departing for heaven. May she rest in peace🕊️
Your videos are so entertaining and educational. 💐
A revelation...I didnt know. Thanks for posting.
Love her!!!❤❤❤❤
Thank you for doing your research and sharing.
Celia won her first contest and the prize was a cake, and she followed Oshun and sugar and sweetness is her representation…..soundsliker a sign from Oshun this what she’s was supposed to be doing
I also enjoyed the Netflix Series about her.
Loved it! I learn so much from your videos! Thank you Queen 💖
I can admit I didn’t know. I thought they were just amazingly glamorous looks that were african inspired. I didn’t even catch Cardi’s tat.
I was born here in the United States, however my Mother side is from Cuba by way of California and my Father is from Trinidad tobago by way of Danville Va. I have a little french as well. I have studied a lot on my own I have totally agree that some entertainers and people "practice " these rituals in your face but most people do not know about it. I am a Christian and have never practiced this but i have seen it in my family being practiced by my abuela, (granmom). We have to be mindful that knowledge and information is key to understanding and wisdom. When we have this understanding it allows us to decisively make the right decisions. We have been blessed with the power of Will. We are the only creation that has this. Thank you @KarineAlourde for walking in facts not in emotion!
I appreciate your work!
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In Brazil too: Oxum!
Bey and Celia are daughters of Oshun 🦚💛. Oshun and Ogun are my Orisha. I love Queen Celia ❤
I l❤ve Celia Cruz. Azúcar!
Celia Cruz was very beautiful and talented this here video was very informative and eye opening.
Yoruba is my religion as well. Growing up in Cuba I would say that’s our most common religion.
I saw her perform at the Fania All Stars. Wish they would bring that back.
🇨🇺 thank you so much for covering La Reina Del salsa. I understand your intention when talking about how Christian God gives people "free will" but it comes off as a bit back handed
In the same way that I would not ask Santeros to explain what's "really" happening with Seventh-day Adventists, id expect Seventh Day Adventist to be humble enough to refrain from doing the same to African spirituality. I know you guys don't realize this but it comes off as extremely arrogant, to project what you believe to be the truth on to someone else's religion. This is not a dig. Its simply my way of saying you're better than that.
What about a story on LALO SCHIFRIN...?
@Karine Alourde you better say that! Preach! 🗣️ @12:01
All of the saints were disguising the African deity. Ex so instead of Oshun catholics covered it up with the statue Mary... which changed the worship from ancestors to saints because slaves weren't allowed to worship their Gods
What a beautiful, informative video. As a white guy, I understand and agree with everything you say. People want to claim ownership of everything and God forbid that "white" religion have its origin in "black" history. ❤
Thank you for this I've always loved Celia Cruz.
Thank you for ALL of your hard work teaching and sharing knowledge. 💞❤❤
I noticed that you pronounced Caribbean with 3 syllables. A dear friend of mine from there says it is actually only 2 syllables, sounding out as carob-bean.
Mi Reina, esta negrita SIEMPRE va tener tumbao 😭💖🙏
Oshun is not Ezerlie Freda. Ezerlie Freda is from Dahomy and Oshun is from Yorubaland. Do not set these people up for failure.
You are right! If you are Christian you should be very careful what you listen to and follow …. Everything that is not according to the narrow path described by Jesus is demon worship… doesn’t matter how good they wrap it in. That goddess is obviously bad worship but many are sneaky too: disguising in good but aren’t :Matthew 7:21-23. But only if you want to be a true follower of Christ! If you choose something else: that is your choice your life … just talking about true Christians 😊 it doesn’t matter about white religion. Jehovah is the true God and the Bible is one amazing book to study: changed my life (background; father Muslim; mom first catholic : became a jw).
OShun And erzulie FREDA are more closely equated in terms of their properties and energies, however; are not the same. The energy of erzulie Dantor is the complete opposite.
Lwa and orishas are not the same, although they may share similar attributes but are not the same.
Had no clue but not surprised.
AZCÚCAR 💖💖
I absolutely LOVE Celia!!!❤❤
FINALLY!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I didn’t know about Beyoncé, but felt something was going on.
Yes! Been waiting for this one ❤
Love it❤...Can you do a vlog on Charo Thee Hoochie Couchie women? My grandfather has long passed away but he use to love this women😂😂😂
Would love to see a vlog on Charo also!
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Celia was a beautiful woman and spirit
We need more Unambiguous Afro-Latina representation for us today!! So, many ppl don't research the roots of their own religion and are ok with them having pagan roots, stealing from Egyptian etc.. It's crazy sad BUT as an Afro-Cuban I can confirm what Karine is saying, there is a light and dark so when spiritual
Yaveh was NOT the the Creator Hidden ONE; He was instead one of the Elohim.