Ilé Aiyé

Ilé Aiyé explores the ways in which Candomblé has influenced the daily life and culture of the people of Brazil in music, art, religion, theater, food, dance, poetry and more. Ilé Aiyé uses experimental film techniques, music, and cultural observation to express the life and rituals of Candomblé and the symbolic manifestation of the Orishás, the deities which represent the wide range of natural and spiritual forces. The rhythms of the sacred drums and bells, a dance of spiritual ecstasy, offerings and sacrifices, divination and the visitation of the Orishás through trance are all part of the color and life of Candomblé. Complemented by the original score from David Byrne recorded with Bahian musicians, the music in Ilé Aiyé includes ritual music recorded during ceremonies as well as popular Brazilian songs influenced by Candomblé.

Runtime: 51 minutes

Director — David Byrne

Cinematographer — Lauro Escorel

Editor — David Wild

Producer — Kiki Miyake

Executive Producer — John Scott

Line Producer / Production Mgr. — Brent Owens

Brazil:

Line Producer — Mel Lawrence

Production Coordinator — Rose Lacretta

Location Manager — Katia Barbosa

Liason Company — Neon Studios

Co-Produced by Little Magic Productions, Inc.

& Todo Mundo, Ltd.

Original Score by David Byrne

Brazil Musicians:

Electric Bass — Ceasario

7-String Guitar — Edison Santos

Mandolin — Paulo Emilio

Cavaquinho — Ailton

6-String Guitar — Robinson

Percussion — Toni Mola, Gabi, Bastola, Meia Noite (Midnight)

Tamourine — Carlos Cacau

New York Musicians:

Trumpet — Charlie Sepulveda

Bass/Tenor Trombone — Jack Schatz

Chorus — The Rejoice Inspirational Ensemble