In the Yoruba traditions, Nana is the Great Grandmother of all the Orishas, the Grandmother of our sacred waters, and the Mother of the Universe. This wise and revered Orisha embodies the spirit of the earth, the moon, the rain, mud, swamps and fresh spring waters. She is the energy of transformative healing powers. She watches over the women and is the protector of everything female. It is said that she has very little patience for men and surrounds herself mainly with priestesses. Women find comfort in her knowledge and strength. They flock to her for guidance and spiritual healing.
For many years I chanted chants to Nana with my teacher Alba Lirio. One day when I was driving through the hills of Marin, tending to my broken heart, an original melody flowed through me with lyrics to Nana. I clearly needed the healing energy she brings, and have been forever grateful for the gift of this chant. The women in my circles adore it as well.
Lyrics:
Part 1: (the round)
Eh na na Eh na na Eh na na, Eh na na Eh na na Eh
Part 2: (the hight part)
Eh di na na eh wa
Eh wa eh wa
Eh wa eh wa eh
Part 3: (the low part)
Eh di na na eh wa
Eh wa eh wa
Eh wa eh wa
