The Sacred Umbanda: BAIANOS & BAIANAS
Rhythms of Resistance, Laughter, and Labor - The Spirits of the Northeast
In this moving tribute to one of Umbanda's most beloved spiritual lines, author and Babalorishá Tilo de Àjàgùnnà-founder of the DAILY IFÁ newsletter and bestselling author of The Sacred Umbanda-offers a poetic and practical deep dive into the Linha dos Baianos and Baianas: spirits of faith, fire, coconut, and calm resistance.
✨ What You'll Discover Inside:
40+ detailed spirit profiles: Baiano Zé do Coco, Maria do Dendê, Baiana da Estrada, Zé Tenório, and many others
Powerful stories, myths, and teachings that preserve the oral wisdom of the Northeast
Thematic sublines, including Baianos Cangaceiros, Lavradores, Malandros, and Baianas de Fé, Maré, Festa, and Justiça
Dozens of vegan, home-based rituals with:
Coconuts, herbs, and joy as spiritual tools
Cleansings, offerings, grounding prayers
Rituals for ancestral connection, emotional resilience, and spiritual humor