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Chachalokafún (Eleguá)
bata · 6/8 · 100–140 BPM
BPM118
Iyá (mother)
O
M
O
M
O
M
O
M
Itótele
T
T
T
T
Okónkolo
S
S
S
S
S
S
Cultural context
Opening toque for Eleguá, owner of the crossroads and the first orisha greeted in Lucumí ceremony. Played on the three sacred batá drums.
Dance hint
Trickster energy — small, sharp, off-balance steps; sudden direction changes mirror Eleguá's mischief.
Stroke legend — O open · T tone · S slap · M muted · B bell/clave · · rest