Explore the Tracks of FORIBALE
Each track on FORIBALE carries its own elemental spirit—an invocation of ancestral wisdom, transformation, and sacred storytelling. Rooted in Yorùbá cosmology and guided by the energy of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water, these compositions transcend music to become ritual offerings for healing, remembrance, and personal initiation. Below, you’ll find in-depth reflections on the inspirations, lyrical themes, and sonic textures that bring each song to life.
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Track 1: Ile Aiye Ile Aye Ile
An earth element anthem blending Yorùbá, French, and English to honor ancestors, roots, and our sacred bond with the land.
Track 2: Oore Yeye
A sacred sound offering to Oṣun that flows with emotion, self-reflection, ancestral power, and water’s wisdom—bridging North and West African influences through reverent rhythm and voice.
Track 3: Ina Oba
A fiery sonic transmission honoring Ṣàngó’s divine presence—moving through themes of transformation, illumination, and inner power with chant, rhythm, and ancestral force. A sacred call to leadership, cleansing, and embodied truth.
Track 4: Ayo Oya
An intimate, spirit-led journey through wind, transformation, and joy—an ode to Ọya and the clarity that follows the storm.