Achó by Guy Wampa & Richard Marquez
“Chango (the deity of justice, thunder and lightning) and his brother Ogún (the deity of metal and war) were fighting. Obatala (deity of peace, purity and honesty) was sad about this news, so he invited Chango over to talk about it. “No matter how right you are to be annoyed with your twin,” Obatala told Chango, “your uncontrolled anger can be destructive.”
Obatala took off his white beaded necklace and removed one of the beads to give to Chango as a gift. “Wear this white bead as a symbol of peace and wisdom alongside your red beads.” He told Chango that from this moment on his virtue would be justice not revenge. Since then, Chango wore a necklace of red and white and has been just.” Richard Marquez 2024
We dedicate this record to Chango and Obatala and ask for honesty, purity, peace, and the ability to have prosperity, good health, and fortune and allow us to bring this energy and the justice it prevails to our community and the world we live in. Alafia!
Drummer, Producer - Guy Wood & Percussionist, Vocalist - Richard Marquez collaborate on this powerful journey into the spirit of the Orisha. Finding new context for folkloric music in the 21st Century. Their blend of styles and sounds finds transcendence in this collection of prayers and offerings. A unique, spiritual and empowering offering to the world we all exist in.
Coming out on UK imprint WW Records in 2025.
Tracklist
| 1. | Opening Prayer | 1:33 |
| 2. | Obatala | 4:28 |
| 3. | Babalu Aye | 4:25 |
| 4. | Chango | 5:34 |
| 5. | Abakua | 3:38 |
| 6. | Closing Prayer | 1:41 |
| 7. | Chango - Guy Wampa Re-Edit | 2:56 |
Videos
Credits
Music by Guy Wampa & Richard Marquez
Mixed by Guy Wood
Mastering by Alejandro Londoño Montoya
Artwork by Mr Pete Lewis
Published by WW Publishing 2025
Released by WW Records 2025
License
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Guy Wampa is the name behind producer and instrumentalist Guy Wood (Onallee, I.R.O.K, Chris James, Stateless, Deathray Trebuchay, Sam Mumford and many more). A drummer and percussionist who's music explores stripped back and raw rhythms contained within illustrious electronic soundscapes.