Ladainha

Ladainha is a traditional Brazilian religious chant, often performed during Catholic processions and ceremonies. It involves repetitive, poetic prayers or hymns praising saints, the Virgin Mary, or God, creating a meditative atmosphere. The structure typically features a call-and-response format, with a leader singing a line and the congregation echoing. Ladainha emphasizes humility, devotion, and community participation, playing a vital role in religious celebrations like Festa de Iemanjá and Candomblé rituals, blending African, Indigenous, and Portuguese influences to foster spiritual reflection and cultural identity.