Babalu

: Written by Margarita Lecuona in 1939, the song is a dramatic prayer to the Orisha.

: In Cuba, he is syncretized with Saint Lazarus , the Catholic patron of the poor and sick. 2. The Pop Culture Anthem: Desi Arnaz babalu

: He is typically depicted as an elderly man covered in sores, walking on crutches and accompanied by two dogs who lick his wounds to provide comfort. : Written by Margarita Lecuona in 1939, the

In the Yoruba religion and its Diaspora branches like Santería (Lukumí), is one of the most revered and feared deities. He is the Orisha of infectious diseases and healing , often referred to as the "Father, Lord of the Earth". he is syncretized with Saint Lazarus