ÌFÉ bandleader Otura Mun explains how Yoruba spiritual practice, Hurricane María informed the Puerto Rican group's latest material
interviewed Mun in person at his Santurce, Puerto Rico home — also his studio and place of spiritual practice — to learn more about ÌFÉ’s next steps.I’m pretty clear about what I’m trying to get across message-wise. But it’s purposely built to be played with a group; it wouldn’t be any fun for me to just sing to [a playback] or whatever. It’s meant to be electronic music that’s played live, because that’s how we would really be able to enjoy ourselves.
You’ve released two darker songs ahead of the new record. Is that mood indicative of the album overall? I noticed that some of the photos for this album were taken at the Milla de Oro, San Juan’s financial district. It’s also where a lot of protests take place. In exploring themes like colonialism, or drug wars, are you looking for answers, or solutions? What kind of messages do you want listeners to receive with this new album?
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