Phyllis Galembo:
I love these wonderful robes and the whole ritual attire. There is an element of performance to it. These people were very generous and loved being recognized. They start taking on the traits of the orixás. They know they are opening up to me, and through me, to other people.

Mãe Stella:
Xangô was the king of Oyo in Africa, but after his death, he was deified and became one of the forces of nature. He is power, justice, vanity, and joy. Xangô is a wizard, I would say.