Celia Cruz & Beyonce shared this secret you SHOULD know!

Celia Cruz & Beyonce shared this secret you SHOULD know!
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[@KarineAlourde]

I know when discussing beliefs, we respond with emotion. Be open minded and respond critically, but most importantly, be kind! The mark of true intelligence is to still be able to understand someone even when you don’t agree with them ✨💖✨

[@Onyxkokoro96]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I knew you would do Queen Celia justice 💛✨

[@jessw.6250]

@@Onyxkokoro96My family would listen to her. I saw her through old Sesame Street episodes & that’s when my parents told me about her.

[@Onyxkokoro96]

​@@jessw.6250I found her on accident but I loved how she made songs paying homage to her black features (which I wished was talked about more). Which made me kinda feel seen, even as a black woman with no Latinx heritage ✨💛

[@jessw.6250]

@@Onyxkokoro96 Exactly that part 🥰

[@amandanicolemorgan]

Exactly

[@GabriellahItaly]

The Queen of Salsa...a proud Afro-Latina woman. RIP to Celia Cruz 🌹❤

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

🙏🏽💖👸🏽

[@dannostudio]

As a half Afro Cuban, CELIA is my REYNAAAA❤️ it’s just something about seeing someone who looks like me and comes from the same background, inspires me so much.

[@mischa7095]

Just leave religion out. Christianity as well. They all involve the same things named differently. Go with God. We were not put here to be the same Christians chant spells and call it prayer. I know this as one then call everyone outside of them witches and warlocks. The prophet is your seer and who were the greeks but if not clear people that traveled up and down the nole trading and stealing parts of other cultures as did we? I love your videos. You do them with class. Just try not to go too far into religion.

[@rclark1132]

Genuine question, what do you mean by that? That is my name (minus the ‘y’)…

[@Shelly____]

@@mischa7095no. What you’re saying is so disrespectful and offensive.

[@Shelly____]

⁠@@rclark1132Reina means queen in Spanish.

[@rclark1132]

@@Shelly____ thanks! I did know that but I wasn’t sure if the different spellings made it mean different things… mine is Rena..

[@Bizz2k]

I'm a proud Nigerian(Yoruba) and despite my religion being Christian, I still have relatives in the rural village of my tribe who stick to our oriṣà ancestral worship or the new generation returnees to the religion. We have 3 main recognised religions in Nigerian. Some people openly practice one of the 2 main religions of Christian & Islam but secretly ingrain themselves with our ancestral Òrișà religion. Even our dance of 'Bàtá' is associated with our ancestral religion. Orisa religion is entwined with our culture & tradition, has many deities with links to the Higher God ( Edumare) but yes, you do have the deities of Anger & Wrath. Ogun is the deity of Anger & wrath in the ancestra religion. Now the religion went across the ocean with slavery. With this, they have mixed it up and disguised it from the slave masters. All religions have a darkside. You can find curses in the Bible from OT to NT. Islam too has its darkside. So when pple demonise our Ancestral religion being voodooic, I disagree. It's not demonic but, is more earthy and lies on 'karma or peace'. It's a tolerant religion hence why Islam & Christianity were able to invade with brainwashing or bloodshed to convert. These other religions demoniced our ancestral religion and called it 'Paganism' or 'infidels'. I reiterate that the Orisa ancestral religion is not based on magic, evil or darkness. Beyonce is basically using the religion for marketing purposes. The Orisa people live it, it's there way of life.

[@piperpan5516]

I appreciate your firsthand perspective on the traditional African religion. I think Christians and Christianity need to be confronted with the reality of other religions and beliefs, that it is usually people also working with God and spiritual values, only from different cultural imagery and languages. Unfortunately, many Western American Christians, specifically the narrow-minded Christian, will look at all other spiritual beliefs as deception. I've seen this attitude time and time again. There’s no place for a plurality of belief in that way of seeing, in that kind of biblical interpretation. An open-minded person of faith will understand the world with an appreciation of religions and faiths, as well as people's personal perspectives. An open-minded Christian may understand that God inhabits all of us and that God's power can and at times, Will, work through people's beliefs within their personal lives. God doesn’t judge in the way humans do, because it’s inside and around everything, God understands everything, and is part of all that’s going on. Thanks again for explaining and sharing something of the Nigerian tradition.

[@lolagunz]

It is a deception, there's only one God. The Christian God is the only one God. The others are demons that the Almighty created. All nations were given to demonic powers besides Israel. God used Israel to bring other nations to him.

[@drednotty]

Karine I love your post and your definitely right and you can't use Yoruba or Santeria or Vodoon for malicious intentions. But you have fanatics in all religions and faiths. I'm not a real fan of Beyone or Cardi B. I really hope they aren't using religious ritual for treachery and marketing.

[@drednotty]

She better not make the Orisha angry, that would be dire

[@TemplePriestess]

Celia was a musical staple in my home growing up. My abuela looked like she could be Celia’s Puerto Rican twin sister. They look so much alike. When Celia passed it hit me hard, not just because she was literally a musical goddess I adored so much, but because it was like losing my abuela all over again. Celia is forever irreplaceable! ❤ Azucar pa’ siempre mi reina!

[@quoteme.goddess6957]

Patti LaBelle and Celia had always reminded me of one another. I've always been a huge fan of Celia.

[@kellyroyds5040]

They had the same style of dressing.

[@quoteme.goddess6957]

@@kellyroyds5040 they sure did! 🥰

[@anibrito4553]

I love Celia! My parents are Cuban, I was born in Miami and grew up listening to her powerhouse voice and fantastic music. She was a beautiful woman, full of love and sweetness. A true icon.

[@amandanicolemorgan]

This knowledge is very well-known in Louisiana as well

[@sevenstarsofthedipper1047]

She was the Aretha Franklin of Salsa/Mambo. I saw her perform live twice. I dated a woman who practiced Santeria back in the 80s and that is how I was introduced to her.

[@Ayinde65]

She wasn't the Aretha Franklin of anything, she was the one and only Celia Cruz. No disrespect to Aretha, who was not only a great singer, but a great piano player.

[@shawnjackson6242]

@@Ayinde65Aretha Queen of Soul 💗 Celia Queen of Salsa/ Mamba 💗 both QUEENS 💗💗💗

[@Ayinde65]

@@shawnjackson6242 Yes, they were both very versatile and were also friends. There's only one Aretha, one Celia, one Patti!

[@sevenstarsofthedipper1047]

@@Ayinde65 You are overly sensitive. I was merely trying to point out her significance to people who were not familiar with her music and impact but who are familiar with the impact Aretha Franklin had on music here in the US at the same time. I am a Black American and most people I knew had never heard of Celia Cruz back in in the late 80s when I started listening to her and tried to explain to people who she was.

[@eliciaellis7428]

​@@Ayinde65So true she one only CELIA CRUZ!❤

[@beautifulleopard3929]

I always ask the Lord Jesus Christ to GUIDE my free will. ......

[@sparker7768]

Lol

[@movingonup149]

This is so Eye-opening, the things we let entertain us ought to be openly examined!

[@goldie5111]

RIGHT! Amen!

[@apriljohnson7447]

Indeed

[@samkim3329]

Wow. So she thinks she is the reincarnation of this Goddess?? They say that the best way to hide things is to do it in front of you. We are so blind😢.

[@RoquitaJohnson]

Facts. Amen

[@melissaunderdue1993]

@movingonup149 Gurrrrrrrrl !!!!!!!

[@markb9663]

Speaking on the Beyonce side bar:: There is another yt channel (dela cafe testimonies) where a guy was studying under a voodoo priest in new orleans and Solange happened to come in his store to buy things. He said the preist confirmed that their whole family frequent his store (of course this lines up with all of the symbolism/lyrics in her art)

[@oludumares_manifestation]

Voodoo is not inherently evil. It is about keeping the way of the spiritual realm of which we all come from in alignment with the earthly so that we develop good character. In order to do that one has to be confident in their spiritual practice for growth, development and protection. Everything isn’t based on Hollywood propaganda and White Supremacy psychological and spiritual warfare, executing the narrative via propaganda. One can choose to cheat spiritually or grow patiently spiritually. Those are the two types of people who visit those stores. Esu, the Orisha of karmic justice approves free will equally as he holds us accountable to our free will. You do evil, you real evil. You do good, you reap good, all in the long term and beyond multiple generations. This is why African people all over will receive Reparations. Universal law means nothing is given without something to be received, nature proves that clearly.

[@AngelaHarrison-cn3wu]

Yes, I viewed that interview a couple of months ago. It wasn't shocking!

[@toyaamos]

Do you remember which interview it was

[@melb2336]

Look for a guy named richard lorenzo jr on delafe testimonies, then you would go to the 27:33 mark .

[@AngelaHarrison-cn3wu]

@toyaamos8717 Dela Cafe testimonies. He does a lot of interviews where people have come to christ. The young man he interviewed was once in the occult world, then he had and encounter with God. He is currently a preacher. Awesome testimonies, watch it and see for yourself.

[@truthseekersthenewomega97]

I remember a day before she died. I was with my mom in Nicaragua and I remember we had a birthday party, bumping Celia Cruz! my Mom said most people hate Celia Cruz, but when she dies everybody is going to miss and love her!!! The next day on the news! Celia Cruz Dies! My Mom and Everybody was Shocked 😲😅 People forget that a day before her death and in that same week the news was talking bad about Celia Cruz, and My Mom was literally telling people every body will miss her and her music! True story I remember it like it was yesterday and it always stuck with me😢

[@anye76]

I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND Karine where you are coming from as respect to Christianity mixing with a variety of deities. It's in just about everything and the masses are unaware. That's why I pray the blood of Jesus and ask for wisdom, guidance and protection in all things🙏🏾. I learned about Celia and Santeria through the Netflix miniseries and the movie Black Orpheus (1959) with the stunningly beautiful Marpessa Dawn. I've heard rumors over the years that Bey was into some things, I'm not a fan of her nor her music. I don't keep up with her. I'm not surprised. My conscience won't allow me to listen to Bey music and many others. Some movies and books I can't get into. To each his own. We all will answer the Almighty in due time❤

[@frenchieoverlord5159]

I grew up in a Pentecostal church and certain things I feel sumthin inside me wont let me expose myself to like beyonce so I get what u r saying. I've also worked in the entertainment industry in LA and I had to leave it became too ridiculous. But once I moved back to ATL almost immediately Hollywood was right behind me and I found myself surrounded by that lifestyle again. It's crazy sometimes

[@malakaimusa1476]

You and me both. Beyonce is an artist I can't stand and I don't know why. When I was a teen I loved her I would sing and dance to her songs. But the day I stumbled on some videos showing how demonic she is. I immediately stopped liking her

[@jessw.6250]

That baby picture was everything!!! 😊 aw

[@danavixen6274]

Adorable 🥰

[@ComedianNemaKatt]

That baby picture was weird Af. Karine please edit the video if you’re reading. 😢

[@lisettes.9598]

@@ComedianNemaKatt I agree!!! WTH?

[@CrystalM1917]

I don't think she saw it. I will try to Tag her!!!!

[@MissTuskegeeAlabama]

Yeah, take another look😔

[@aissathompson8804]

She was so talented I attended the wedding for singer Tito Nieves many years ago and Celia Cruz and her husband was in attendance. She was beautiful.

[@yani.e]

My nanny would listen to Celia while cleaning the house growing up I miss those days 😊

[@zionis_trying]

She has a telenovela about her music career!! ❤

[@lynnellscott9079]

I watched it and loved it, the music was everything. She used to come to El Paso every Summer with Tito Puente.

[@joannagipson12]

Is it on Netflix?

[@dollhouseq1530]

I think Prime has it. It used to be in Netflix, that's where I watched it​@@joannagipson12

[@darklightangles]

Yes it's so good!

[@shopece8807]

Name?

[@mellow1750]

I had to pause the video to thank you for doing this overview of Celia Cruz. Her musical talent was so influential. She should be celebrated for her contribution to our Black Culture. Blessings

[@Michelle_One_Good_Eye]

AZÚCAR ❤ so much personality and love in one person. So sad she couldn’t withhave children to share it with. It was well-known she always wanted children and loved kids.

[@KimTee-cj1gr]

I am a Sociologist! My favorite part of cultures is their Faith's and how they incorporate them into their lives! I am a devout Catholic and have many friends from different faith walks! I enjoy learning about them and how they are incorporated into their lives! I am a relatively new member to your channel and quite enjoy it! Thank you!❤

[@levinitabarlow9569]

As an American black woman i always knew about Celia Cruz all my 50 years of life.I even have albums when she was with Tito Puente just am amazing Singer.Queen Celia RIH 🙏🏾❤

[@jillmarshall4718]

Ms.Celis Cruz, Who had a Remarkable career with her Beautiful voice. Its a shame that she was exile from her own Country. Not to be able to see her Mother, That was pure evil of Cuba. She was a force to be reckon with. Ms. Celia stood the test of times. A Remarkable Woman. She got Married and went own with Life.. Rip Ms. Celia🙏❤

[@alaysiaperry]

Can you do a deep dive on reggae singer Bob Marley? His influence and upbringing are very interesting.

[@criticalthinking6929]

I thought she only focused on women.

[@lynylyn316]

My mom was raised a catholic yet taught me God speaks to everyone in a language they understand. Santeria spoke to Celia Cruz. She was in rotation in my house growing up. Thanks for sharing womens stories, love your work!

[@anaking8800]

I get what your talking about. My heart is only for JESUS CHRIST. JESUS CHRIST BLESS you

[@NiniBonita]

The one that was created by the WM and given name as well 😬🇬🇲

[@1wtre]

Thanks for your concise summary of Celias career! I am a black American🇺🇸 from the south, i became familiar with Celia Cruz as a college student in the early 2000s as a Spanish major. Love her music, read her autobiog, and adored her use of AZUCAR! to punctuate. When it comes to other religions, we as black Americans have similar pockets of peoples who worship other deities, and growing up baptist/christian, there were whispers to stay away from those who practiced "vodun" or "worked roots" (using the elements of nature for good or ill)as it was called. Its interesting bc although my mom didnt grow up in church, she kept her children in church when we were young, but she still had "pagan" practices, using nature for healing and warding off negative spirits etc stemming from Africa/Native Americans and the deep south... probably even some old irish paganism mixed in as we are descendants of the TransAtlantic slave trade.🤷🏽‍♀️ Unless we read about these african gods, we wouldnt know much about them, theur sacrifice reqs, and how to worship them etc. With Beyonce, this seems like something she grew into, as she grew up southern Christian, going to church etc.(still again, her moms from LA, and dads from AL, so there is much intermingling of those African religions/creole spirituality (mixing religious traditions from multiple cultures) forms of worship in secret. She is with JayZ, a Sagittarius ♐️ who studies religions and other spiritual practices, so im sure they influence each other.

[@leeleemee]

👏 I thoroughly enjoyed reading your comment. It was very enlightening. I think that people should have the freedom to worship as they believe and understand. Do no harm, mind your business (live your best life-it’s so brief), and try to learn/ understand others without persecuting them for their differences.

[@1wtre]

@@leeleemee thank you. And agreed!

[@sparker7768]

Thank you for saying it; I'm down in the comments looking for this ❤🖤💚

[@RandomHouseDudeChats]

"One Of The BIGGEST Forms Of Deception Is A LACK Of TRANSPARENCY".... Totally Agree that People should be informed as well as 'Make An Informed Search' as far as what Religious Practices & Cultural Origins & Significances are often fused with Music & Entertainment, so that one doesn't inadvertently mock Others' Beliefs or even unknowingly infringe upon Their Own! (....& I also have A Caribbean Heritage, That Of Jamaican Descent, Btw....) Thanks for Another Great Video! 👍🏽✌🏽

[@Ayinde65]

There's a reason why African religions went underground, we all know about the history of suppression. BTW, my village in South America was a hotbed of Mama Wata worship. African descendants were forced to hide their true beliefs, and even though the Abrahamic faiths are far more murderous, it is Vodu, Shango, Palo, and Santeria that are seen as "evil" of negative.

[@persebra]

Christianity ripped off a lot of religions before it, especially the gods of KMT / Egypt

[@RandomHouseDudeChats]

@persebra ....& A Lot Of Religions, Presumably Christian & Otherwise, Have 'MADE UP' A Bunch Of 'GODS & BELIEFS' That Are 'FALSE As FAIRYTALES', So.... "Go Figure!" 👍🏽✌🏽

[@RandomHouseDudeChats]

@persebra That can EASILY Be Said of EVERY Religion, Even Egyptian Credence! Yet, Regardless Of 'Who Took From Who', The POINT Here & In THIS Video is that One 'Cannot & Should Not Be Deceived' as to 'WHAT Form Of ENTERTAINMENT Derives From The CULTURAL Origin' of It That could 'Mock Or Infringe Upon' One's Own As Well As Other's Personal Beliefs & Moral Codes, that's all....👍🏽✌🏽

[@kylaarmstrong-benjamin8066]

I first saw her singing on Sesame Street, back when I was a small child and my mom told me about her!❤

[@jeaninerichardson7179]

She was a very beautiful talent.

[@danavixen6274]

YES! As talented as she was beautiful! ❤️

[@detroitdyme]

Yes!!! Thank you for this! I'm an Afro Cubana repping the Afro Latinas ✊🏽 thanks for giving us some shine with Celia Cruz's story 🇨🇺 👑 ❤️

[@ingridcarr4689]

Thank you so much, Karine, for this story on Celia Cruz. I knew about Celia as a singer, but didn't know this much. Thanks again for a wonderful breakdown.❤

[@SKemple81]

I saw her when I was watching Sesame Street as a little kid and saw this woman singing and that’s how I remember her until this day. She was always glamorous.

[@earphbound720]

Beyonce said in a song that her sister is the child of Yemaya… Celia had a song called Yemaya.

[@Liya_Marie]

Thank you for speaking on the whole Oshun/Orisha situation w/these celebs. I’m Blk American and it’s clear as day. Now that you say it Cardi named her album Bodak Yellow 🤔…I’m told Oshun likes yellow, but idk I could be wrong. Anyway, I don’t listen to Bey or artists like her anymore, it’s too obvious. My moral compass just can’t ignore it 😩. GREAT VIDEO! ❤❤❤

[@RoquitaJohnson]

Facts

[@therealkenj98]

Definitely Cardi B, her and her sister used to post their alters on Twitter years ago. It’s clear

[@VictoriaRichards12]

Same!!! Don’t listen or watch her videos. Nope

[@Liya_Marie]

@@therealkenj98 child 🫢….smh just, wow. I didn’t know any of that. Ppl are so pacified when they hear celebs thanking “god” for their “blessings”….my automatic response is always who’s god…which one? My God Adonai adds unto you and brings no sorrow so they they’re not referring to the God of the Bible for sure. Anyway, thanks for that info 🙏🏽

[@LaToyaChenelle]

Who else watched the Celia mini-series? I love her ❤

[@felicial.5992]

I was thinking about that while watching this too, I started it but didn't get to finish it I'm going to look back and see where else I can find it if it's no longer there. 🤗

[@Spooklilly-Latina4Freedom]

Thank you for letting me know about it! I didn't know. We had a picture of Celia up in my house growing up. She really was our queen.😍👑

[@Likelyfairy]

My Dominican grandma taught Santeria and I love it ❤ some really need to understand it to see it’s not that dark as many make it out to be

[@LisaSantana15]

i do think it’s okay to not generalize any faith as inherently bad. it’s all in the individual. everything is with intention and even christianity was used to instill fear in slaves and native peoples in america. but i also don’t believe every christian is bad. or someone of a faith i am not part of.

[@user-kc7nn9pi3b]

Yes! This part, respect for everyone’s faith. I am no longer “religious” I’m spiritual being. With that being said, I remember going to church and the thought was always, if the music is not praising God, it’s for the devil. I would’ve loved to have known I was shouting out Oshun whenever I sang “azúcar!” 😂

[@allthingsKio]

I appreciate your respect when discussing beliefs. But also your boldness in professing Yahweh 🙏🏼❤️ this is one of the reasons I enjoy your videos

[@slimtee2]

I’m half Afro Cuban and fell in love with Celia Cruz after her death because I didn’t know her music but I knew who she was. I watched the Netflix series on her and was so intrigued by her music and personality. I am glad they focused on her spiritual journey. She is definitely someone I wish I could have met in this lifetime.❤

[@karlettathirkill9712]

I had no idea about Beyonce performance until months later, thanks to KZbin videos. You don't know what you don't know. I just pray that my family and I are covered and protected. 😊 Thank you for putting Cruz on my radar. I'll love to look more into her.

[@elleshaw9837]

To be fair, if you practise, Santaria, condomblé , Ifá or voodun, you must give praise and honor to the orishas or loas for giving you the gift of talent, beauty, money, health and strength. It is the same when people praise God, Allah, Yahweh and thank him/her for all their blessings including health, talent, strength, beauty and money. If people were able to practise their faith openly in this country without judgment there would be no hiding. Although, they say the US is free, these religions are still looked at suspiciously.

[@piperpan5516]

Well pointed out elle

[@sparker7768]

Excellent, common sense points.

[@consciouslylisa5906]

I’m Haitian-American. I wasn’t exposed to anything but Catholicism. Didn’t know what beyonce was doing until others pointed it out. Don’t really care. I don’t take the religion of others personally. Good for them for finding a religion that feels right and true to them and making music in honor of it.

[@Nik_Key]

I agree!

[@frenchieoverlord5159]

Atleast u understand unlike so many other ppl

[@zeezee-6]

This new form of hate towards Beyoncé is real don't understand why. All her haircare line people say is demonic like what lol shampoo? the ridiculousness. A woman that doesn't bother no one she must feel exhausted by it I know I am.

[@LeeLee-fr4um]

Karine, Thank you so much for Celia Cruz. ❤❤❤Such a pioneer and beauty.

[@christineml1476]

Not at all offended, this was very educational. ❤

[@KarineAlourde]

Thank you for that! 💖💖✨✨✨

[@bobbiewright1500]

@@KarineAlourdecan you do a video on J. Edgar Hoover

[@Tash_Naz]

I love Celia Cruz and her contributions to music. There was a Netflix series based (Tele Novella) based on Celia's life. There were a couple of Yoruba rituals that were referenced in the series. In regards to Beyonce, I haven't heard of her refer to herself as a reincarnation or rebirth of Oshun. If anything, she has been known to refer to herself as a daughter of Oshun. It was also mentioned that Ezili Dantor has similarities to Oshun, but in Haitian Vodun, it is actually Ezili Freda who has similar characteristics to Oshun, not Dantor. Also there is a misconception that people in ATR (African Tradition Religions) worship deities, however in practices such as Vodou they still believe and worship God. He is referred to as Bondye. Vodou is a monotheistic religion. In different practices, Lwas, Saints, and Angels are messengers of God and they also work on his behalf. In IFA, practitioners also believe in a supreme being.

[@RadiantRuby]

As a Christian I appreciate videos like this educating about other religions/spiritual practices. Although I have my own beliefs I feel that other beliefs should still be respected. Even in Christianity if your intent isn’t pure you can still send evil onto others. Also, thank you for bringing to light Benyonce’s religious practices because it’s very belittling when people try to say she isn’t pulling from other energy forces for her success when she clearly is in front of our faces.

[@Deandrachanelle]

Yasssss thank you for representing us afrolatinas

[@j.suis9668]

Celia was a beautiful and perfect representation of Afro Caribbean women. ❤️ Puerto Rico and DR loved this Queen and pass her songs down to all of their kids haha; I grew up listening to her almost everyday in my household; being Boricua, she’s a BIG BIG part of my childhood. ❤️🫶🏻❤️

[@ItsTifahTifah]

I just love that lady she’s so spicy lively and larger than life she gives me chills

[@laurynwinters4837]

Thank you Karine, for educating on Oshun. I had know idea about this Goddess. I appreciate all of your hard work and dedication in educating about the icons of Hollywood! Could you please do a breakdown on the life of Doris Day?

[@Aroy_711]

Nicki menaj could play her they resemble pre cosmetic enhanced Nicki

[@Ayinde65]

Please don't insult Celia.

[@sparker7768]

​@@Ayinde65Exactly!

[@clevershe8442]

I have been waiting on a video profiling Celia Cruz. Thank you.

[@love_joy87]

I had to watch this video twice it’s so good and well put together ❤

[@cgpnyctexas]

I completely understand where you're coming from. People blindly follow those they admire but it is so important to know the MEANING behind things!

[@CallMeBossLady]

Thank you for making this video! My father was a big fan of Celia. He was from Travasia, Honduras 🇭🇳 but he knew about her.❤❤❤❤

[@ThePhoenixThatRose]

Omggggg a video on mi Tia Celia!!! (lol I always referred to her as an auntie 😂)😭 One of my grandmother’s favorite artists! We’re AfroColombian and she was always very loved by my fam as a musical legend and by the AfroLatin community in general and beyond!! ❤️❤️❤️🥰 Thank you for this video!

[@joshuajones7900]

THANK YOU KARINEEEEEE!!! For telling the truth about some of what these musicians worshippp. I enjoy all of your videos, and I pray the Lord bless you and continue to prosper you and what you do

[@keonaharker8021]

I love Celia🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾 she always spoke of her African roots within her Latin music 🌷💐🌺 Azucar!!!

[@inmythoughts718]

Latin music - There's really no such thing, every country has its own twist

[@girlbrittneygirl]

@Karine I hear you loud and clear honey! Keep up the good work!

[@letakeokuk5446]

Wow! I didn't know some of these things existed. Great job. 👏🏾

[@markjohnson9485]

My take on this is this. We are all human, and no matter what we worship and believe in. We are all mortal and we will pass from this plane. So that is something that a person will have to. deal with in the afterworld. Material things are great, blessings are great, but they are something that cannot go past this plane of existence.

[@jessw.6250]

You did mention Cardi but, the only thing is it doesn’t seem like she sings about it and maybe hide it in every song like you said this lady did. I agree w/you I don’t think ppl should(sneak) spells into music.

[@user-jp1zs8wy5n]

What do u think the music industry is!!!???? Did u see the Grammy Awards the year Sam Smith portrayed the devil 😈? What do u think that was????? When u listen to ur favorite song or songs over and over, what do u think that is!!??! When u hear a beat that pulls u out ur seat!!!??? What do u think that is!!!!???? When the lyrics capture u , what do u think that is!!!????? Lastly when Sam Smith appeared as the devil 👿 (that's if u watched it , I didn't because I knew what it was) THAT WAS A RITUAL ON A GRAND SCALE!!! You don't have control when it comes to these things but u can recognize them! Believe me! I know what I am talking about! 😊😊😊

[@jessw.6250]

@@user-jp1zs8wy5n Ya you seem to know I mean you’re telling me what happened yet you said you didn’t even watch. I didn’t watch so I didn’t even know he did that but, tbh I fell off on his music. I still love his voice tho

[@t-babyyupressed2906]

I’m So Happy You Did This Story Because I Didn’t Know What It Was But I Just Felt Something Wasn’t Right

[@amandanicolemorgan]

Thank you sister for making it clear that Christianity started in Ethiopia, thousands of years before white people were established in European nations🎉❤

[@tiffani5353]

I never knew this! I need to do more research on that. I'm like Karine on this. It really does irritate me when people say that Christianity is a white man religion as well. I know that my ancestors knew God before all these other religions came up.

[@taahiramcgee]

The bible already said that. The Europeans didn't get Christianity until the new Testament. Apostle Paul spread the gospel to the other nations. People have to read the bible. Not just allow the pastors to interpret it.

[@amandanicolemorgan]

@@taahiramcgee exactly

[@LilliLamour]

Y'all aren't studied. Frumentius brought christianity to Ethiopia

[@iismyalias]

It makes sense bc all the original books of the Bible including those that were removed are in Ethiopia.

[@AfrikanExodus]

Thank you for giving the true history of the Christian faith originating in Ethiopia.

[@India-yi6or]

I am so glad you did a video for her! My favorite song is Quimbara! Being from South Florida, I would always hear her music whenever in Miami.

[@lavidalovely8898]

Im always learning on your channel. Im glad to click on this one. I didn't know anything about her until now

[@sandrahaynes2020]

Thanks so so much for remembering her. My mom was from Cuba and of the same Era so I grew up with her influence. Thanks for all your shows. Keep it going..❤

[@pernitkacampbell8968]

I love Celia Cruz omg!!!! Thanks for doing her story!!!

[@savoyaepps]

I loved Celia Cruz. She was something else!

[@kb3716]

Very much enjoyed the video. All of your work is top notch. ❤ I'd love to see you do one on Minnie Ripperton. She was truly a rare gem.

[@mamalongsplants1559]

She was a Talent❤

[@allysonjackson5610]

Thanks for another great video, Karine. Accurate knowledge is everything. ❤

[@anitahaynes3111]

Great video thanks for sharing this information!

[@CubanMelanin]

I cried so bad when she passed she was a huge idol and may I add someone I looked up too that made me feel better about myself. To see someone like me up there doing her thing was electrifying

[@fallonrappaport5270]

Karine, thank you for this informative video!

[@maylismar3368]

I love Celia Cruz!! ❤ I had no idea and i don’t know why i didn’t see it ? Thank Karine for the lesson🤍

[@kennethdrake7686]

Thanks didn’t know all of this!

[@valrice817]

Hello Karine, I had no idea about Bey! This video was educational! May she rest in eternal peace. ❤

[@HattyJo73]

hey Karine, absolutely fantastic vid, explained beautifully ❤ its 💯facts. Love and blessings from UK 👋🏾🇬🇧👋🏾❤️❤️

[@penickcindy]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@gailphillips9041]

Thank you so much.....Everything that you are saying is very true. That you for sharing. 🙏🌻🦋💙

[@Yeshua-f2b]

Thank you for your boldness sis! ❤

[@Deabelle98]

Thank you for doing your research and sharing.

[@user-pq2op7ec1d]

Totally Love Your consideration to our Suggestions , YOU’RE 1 of the very Best KZbinR . Thank you Karine Alourde 💕💯💯💯💯💯

[@azborderlands]

I do appreciate your storytelling and your truths. ❤

[@AInquiringMind]

😲 THANK YOU FO(R) THE INFO. !!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@jacluv7862]

I love this woman!!!! Her music always puts me in a good mood!!!!

[@EverydayEboni]

I really enjoyed your commentary and the visuals.

[@shesofuzzy345]

Thanks so much, I didn't know much about this ICON, Celia Cruz but I do love the music. You did a wonderful job, thanks for all the info. Celia Cruz really was the Beyonce of her day. Did you not see all those elaborate dresses and updo's she made look good.

[@ChocoLatinaAdiccion]

We need more Unambiguous Afro-Latina representation for us today!! So, many ppl don't research the roots of their own religion and are ok with them having pagan roots, stealing from Egyptian etc.. It's crazy sad BUT as an Afro-Cuban I can confirm what Karine is saying, there is a light and dark so when spiritual

[@mariewebb2312]

Loved it! I learn so much from your videos! Thank you Queen 💖

[@sunnni_]

Ooooo Celiaaaaa ❤ I love when she says AZÚCAR in her songs, I always find myself saying it with her.

[@toyya7099]

Thank you for this honoring account of Miss Celia's life & career. I too am captivated by her and am an endearing fan. Wow, my first introduction to her was through Sesame Street. She had a beautiful spirit/soul and was a loving, kind woman. Thank you for sharing your inquisitive talent with us, very well done!

[@demeatricecosta2821]

Please do a video on Josephine Premice. I enjoyed your Celia Cruz video. I'm not sure if you know,Celia Cruz was born to a Haitian mother, and azucar was a battle cry for the Afro-Cubans( Africans) that worked the sugar and fields. She was very pro-black, but she loved all people. She learned a lot about music from music by a Haitian woman named Martha Jean-Claude. Please do a video on her as well. Thank you!

[@joianguiano65]

like how truthful you were in this

[@lckaren]

What a wonderful surprise!❤I adore Queen Celia Cruz❤!

[@user-sc1tx3lq2m]

Karine, I love your in-depth reports that you do.Your doing a great job. I remember Celia Cruz growing up as a child, It was so fun. The good old days.

[@brittanydavis7193]

Unfortunately “oldest” does not equal “first”. The Ethiopian Bible is the oldest currently existing Bible but that was still translated from Roman/greek. The New Testament was originally written in Roman/greek aka European. Also look up the Council of Nicea in 325ad. Where the state co-opted the bergeoning religion of Christianity and manipulated it into a means of control through fear. So yes, Christianity as it exists now and for the last 1700 years is a “white man’s religion” that has been edited and revised many times to refine the elements of social control.