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Africa's Ogun: Old World and New (Second Expanded Edition)
edited by Sandra T. Barnes, 1935- (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1997, originally published 1989), 413 page(s)
The second edition of this landmark work is enhanced by new chapters on Ogun worship in the New World. From reviews of the first edition:... an ethnographically rich contribution to the historical understanding of West African culture, as well as an exploration of the continued vitality of that culture in the chan...
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edited by Sandra T. Barnes, 1935- (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 1997, originally published 1989), 413 page(s)
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The second edition of this landmark work is enhanced by new chapters on Ogun worship in the New World. From reviews of the first edition:... an ethnographically rich contribution to the historical understanding of West African culture, as well as an exploration of the continued vitality of that culture in the changing environments of the Americas." —African Studies Review... leav[es] the reader with a sense of the vitality, dynamism, and comple...
The second edition of this landmark work is enhanced by new chapters on Ogun worship in the New World. From reviews of the first edition:... an ethnographically rich contribution to the historical understanding of West African culture, as well as an exploration of the continued vitality of that culture in the changing environments of the Americas." —African Studies Review... leav[es] the reader with a sense of the vitality, dynamism, and complexity of Ogun and the cultural contexts in which he thrives.... magnificent contribution to the literature on Ogun, Yoruba culture, African religions, and the African diaspora." —International Journal of Historical Studies
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Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Book
Contributor
Sandra T. Barnes, 1935-
Date Published / Released
1989, 1997
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Yoruba
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1989, Indiana University Press
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The Bluesman: The Musical Heritage of Black Men and Women in the Americas
written by Julio Finn (London, England: Quartet Books Ltd., 1986), 282 page(s)
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written by Julio Finn (London, England: Quartet Books Ltd., 1986), 282 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Julio Finn
Date Published / Released
1986
Publisher
Quartet Books Ltd.
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Folklore, Memoirs and Other Writings
written by Zora Neale Hurston, 1891-1960 (New York, NY: Library of America, 1995), 1001 page(s)
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written by Zora Neale Hurston, 1891-1960 (New York, NY: Library of America, 1995), 1001 page(s)
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Chapter
Author / Creator
Zora Neale Hurston, 1891-1960
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Library of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © Zora Neale Hurston. Reproduced by permission of the Estate of Zora Neale Hurston.
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The Guardian of the Forces
directed by Anne-Laure Folly, 1954-; produced by Anne-Laure Folly, 1954- (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1991), 54 mins
The Guardian of the Forces introduces the viewer to the world of Sikavi, a ‘fetish priest’ in Lome, Togo. He controls the spirits of several voodoos or gods. The film explores the significance of sacrifice and possession in communicating with spirits of ancestors and voodoo deities. Tradition and modernity are...
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directed by Anne-Laure Folly, 1954-; produced by Anne-Laure Folly, 1954- (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1991), 54 mins
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The Guardian of the Forces introduces the viewer to the world of Sikavi, a ‘fetish priest’ in Lome, Togo. He controls the spirits of several voodoos or gods. The film explores the significance of sacrifice and possession in communicating with spirits of ancestors and voodoo deities. Tradition and modernity are contrasted in this colourful documentary, which provides insight into healing practices of life and death.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Anne-Laure Folly, 1954-, Sikavi, fl. 1990, Patricia Pierangeli, 1947-
Author / Creator
Anne-Laure Folly, 1954-
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Royal Anthropological Institute
Speaker / Narrator
Patricia Pierangeli, 1947-
Topic / Theme
Togolese, Religious beliefs, Religious rites and ceremonies, Spiritual possession, Vodoo, Ethnography
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1991. Used by permission of Royal Anthropological Institute. All rights reserved.
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Haitian Voodoo
produced by National Geographic Film & Television (District of Columbia: National Geographic, 2015), 5 mins
Haiti is a Catholic country. But daily life still moves to the rhythms of spirit religion. The local voodoo priest channels the spirits and tries to help his nephew who has been acting strange.
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produced by National Geographic Film & Television (District of Columbia: National Geographic, 2015), 5 mins
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Haiti is a Catholic country. But daily life still moves to the rhythms of spirit religion. The local voodoo priest channels the spirits and tries to help his nephew who has been acting strange.
Field of Study
Religion & Thought
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
National Geographic Film & Television
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
National Geographic
Topic / Theme
Spiritualism, Religious practices, Religious beliefs, Vodoo, Haitians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2015 by National Geographic
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History's Mysteries, The Evil Eye
produced by Paul Boorstin, 1944-, Filmroos Inc., in History's Mysteries (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 43 mins
In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: The Evil Eye: This Show Will Be A Reformat It's Next Run: This special 2-hour presentation de...
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produced by Paul Boorstin, 1944-, Filmroos Inc., in History's Mysteries (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 43 mins
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In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: The Evil Eye: This Show Will Be A Reformat It's Next Run: This special 2-hour presentation delves into the strange history of voodoo from its origins in ancient African religions to its spread and practice in Western countries.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Arthur Kent, 1953-, Paul Boorstin, 1944-, Filmroos Inc., David Ackroyd, 1940-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
History's Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
David Ackroyd, 1940-
Topic / Theme
Religious rites and ceremonies, Religious faiths, Religious beliefs, Traditional history, Vodoo, Africans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1998 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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Legacy of the Spirits
written by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978; directed by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978; produced by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978 (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER)), 52 mins
Legacy of the Spirits traces the religion of Vodou (voodoo) from Africa to Haiti to New York City. It explains the theology of the religion, the meaning of the rituals, the pantheon of spirits, possession, the sacred drawings (called ve-ve), the Catholic influence, the history of persecution and more.
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written by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978; directed by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978; produced by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978 (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER)), 52 mins
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Legacy of the Spirits traces the religion of Vodou (voodoo) from Africa to Haiti to New York City. It explains the theology of the religion, the meaning of the rituals, the pantheon of spirits, possession, the sacred drawings (called ve-ve), the Catholic influence, the history of persecution and more. For centuries, the religion of Vodou (commonly called "voodoo" by outsiders) has been thought of as sticking pins in dolls or witchcraft. It has be...
Legacy of the Spirits traces the religion of Vodou (voodoo) from Africa to Haiti to New York City. It explains the theology of the religion, the meaning of the rituals, the pantheon of spirits, possession, the sacred drawings (called ve-ve), the Catholic influence, the history of persecution and more. For centuries, the religion of Vodou (commonly called "voodoo" by outsiders) has been thought of as sticking pins in dolls or witchcraft. It has been kept underground and practiced in secret, giving way to much misunderstanding and sensationalism. This documentary - the first of its kind - shows how Vodou is a valid and serious belief system. The film interweaves exciting Vodou ceremonies, important scholarly information, compelling music, and images of colorful ritual objects, to show the beauty behind what has been one of the world's most misunderstood religions. Legacy of the Spirits traces the religion from Africa to Haiti to New York City. It explains the theology of the religion, the meaning of the rituals, the pantheon of spirits, possession, the sacred drawings (called ve-ve), the Catholic influence, the history of persecution and more. This is all explained by priests and priestesses who practice Vodou and who give the film the quality of being both informative, yet personal. Filmed entirely in the Caribbean communities in New York City, participants speak of what the religion means to them and their families, how the spirits have helped them, and why they continue to practice these ancient traditions today. Since the religion has always been kept underground (the reasons why are explained in the film), this is the first time the practitioners have spoken about it openly on camera.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978, Anne-Marie LeGros, Karl F. Kernisant
Author / Creator
Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978
Date Published / Released
1985
Publisher
Documentary Educational Resources (DER)
Topic / Theme
Creole, American, Caribbean, Haitian, Louisiana Creole, Mediums, Religious beliefs, Cultural change and history, Religious rites and ceremonies, Vodoo, Religion, Ethnography, Americans, Haitians, Cajuns
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by Documentary Educational Resources
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Negro Musicians and Their Music
written by Maud Cuney-Hare, 1874-1936 (New York, NY: G.K. Hall & Co., 1996), 439 page(s)
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written by Maud Cuney-Hare, 1874-1936 (New York, NY: G.K. Hall & Co., 1996), 439 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Maud Cuney-Hare, 1874-1936
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
G.K. Hall & Co.
Topic / Theme
African American Music
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Ramparts Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 3, Ramparts, Vol. 5 no. 3, August 1966
edited by Warren Hinckle, III, 1938-, in Ramparts Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 3 (San Francisco, CA: Ramparts Magazine, 1966), 60 page(s)
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edited by Warren Hinckle, III, 1938-, in Ramparts Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 3 (San Francisco, CA: Ramparts Magazine, 1966), 60 page(s)
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Periodical issue
Contributor
Warren Hinckle, III, 1938-
Date Published / Released
1966
Publisher
Ramparts Magazine
Series
Ramparts Magazine
Topic / Theme
Political commentary, Social reforms, Left and radical left movements
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1966 by Ramparts Magazine, Inc.
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To Serve the Gods
written by Ira Lowenthal and Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978; directed by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978 (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 1982), 33 mins
To Serve the Gods is about the beliefs, rituals and performances of a week-long ceremony given by a Haitian family in honor of its ancestral spirits. We are told at the outset of the film that this sevis loua only occurs every twenty to thirty years. This particular service takes place in a rural community in sout...
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written by Ira Lowenthal and Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978; directed by Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978 (Watertown, MA: Documentary Educational Resources (DER), 1982), 33 mins
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To Serve the Gods is about the beliefs, rituals and performances of a week-long ceremony given by a Haitian family in honor of its ancestral spirits. We are told at the outset of the film that this sevis loua only occurs every twenty to thirty years. This particular service takes place in a rural community in southern Haiti, on family land, where relatives have gathered to propitiate gods inherited by their ancestors. To Serve the Gods is about t...
To Serve the Gods is about the beliefs, rituals and performances of a week-long ceremony given by a Haitian family in honor of its ancestral spirits. We are told at the outset of the film that this sevis loua only occurs every twenty to thirty years. This particular service takes place in a rural community in southern Haiti, on family land, where relatives have gathered to propitiate gods inherited by their ancestors. To Serve the Gods is about the beliefs, rituals and performances of a week-long ceremony given by a Haitian family in honor of its ancestral spirits. We are told at the outset of the film that this sevis loua only occurs every twenty to thirty years. This particular service takes place in a rural community in southern Haiti, on family land, where relatives have gathered to propitiate gods inherited by their ancestors. This celebration of one's birthright and obligations involves drumming, song, dance, possession, animal sacrifice and sharing of food with the gods and with friends, family and neighbors. Filmmaker Karen Kramer has been a student of Vodou for twenty years and attended ceremonies for the first time in Haiti in 1971. Her film is based on the ethnographic research of anthropologist Ira Lowenthal and his paper, Ritual Performances and Religious Experience: A Service for the Gods in Southern Haiti.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ira Lowenthal, Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978, John Genke
Author / Creator
Ira Lowenthal, Karen L. Kramer, fl. 1978
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
Documentary Educational Resources (DER)
Speaker / Narrator
John Genke
Topic / Theme
Haitian, Religion, Religious beliefs, Religious rites and ceremonies, Vodoo, Ethnography, Haitians
Copyright Message
© Documentary Educational Resources
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