Orishas is a Yoruban word referring to spirits or deities, which are essentially manifestations of the god Orun. It is also the name adopted by what is arguably one of the most significant and original offerings to the Latin genre in the past 10 years. Comprised of Roldan Gonzalez, Hiram "Ruzzo" Riveri and Yotuel Romero, three Havana-born Cubans who immigrated to Europe in flight from Castro's regime, the group made an impact from day one with the release of their 1999 debut A Lo Cubano. Three a