Traces the history of voodooism in Haiti from its origins in Africa; describes vodoo ceremonies, beliefs, and rituals; and offers information on spirits, charms, and magic lamps to attract good fortune.

The Book of Vodou: Charms and Rituals to Empower Your Life

Religion & Spirituality

Gordon, Leah

New Age & Spirituality

B E S Pub Co

Voodoo, sex, death and revolution are the main ingredients of the street theatre carnival of Jacmel, Haiti, where the men wear drag, black up, wear cow horns, throw lassos and dance with snakes in their mouths. In Haiti, carnivals offer an opportunity for people to come together-to hang out, sing, dance, laugh and to generally let go. Light years away from the government- sponsored, tourist inspired carnival floats of so many other cultures, the Haitian carnival is particularly notable for its more sober political dimension, as a venue for Haitian peasants to discuss local politics, or older, nagging, historical problems dating back to the slave revolts-and as an occasion to commune with ancestors both personal and historical. With oral histories from participants, Karnaval is a fascinating combination of photography, cultural analysis and anthropology.

Kanaval: Vodou, Politics and Revolution on the Streets of Haiti

Arts & Photography

Fleming, Richard

Smith, Kathy

Constantino, Don

Beasley, Myron

Photography & Video

Soul Jazz Books

Kanaval

Here Press

Ghetto Biennale | Geto Byenal 2009-2015

No Eraser Publishing

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