Yoruba (Week 4)

Reference: P. WOLLNY: ‘Alte Bach Funde’, BJb 1998, 137–48

Place Characteristic: OxfordMusicOnline

Extract: This symbolism of motherhood with gold shows loveliness, attractiveness, prettiness, gorgeousness, magnificence and fineness. Every file and rank in the society wants gold, they want to be associated with gold because of the joy, praise, respect and happiness it brings. That is how motherhood is celebrated in Yoruba culture.

Creative Comment: Motherhood in general is very important. I think this is a very special culture.