Episode
Vodou Resonates in New Orleans
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- Jun 1, 2026
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- 144
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Summary
New Orleans ignited its third International Vodou Day with soul-stirring music, ancestral rituals, and cultural unity at historic Kingsway, where artists and practitioners from Haiti, Benin, and Cuba gathered to honor Vodou’s rich traditions — far from the Hollywood “voodoo” stereotype. From impromptu spirit-awakening performances by Mami Moun and Malou Beauvoir to a scholarly symposium at Xavier University and a rain-soaked ceremony at Congo Square, the weekend pulsed with resilience, history, and the sacred power of voice and drum. Vodou’s enduring rhythm — woven into Delta blues, Beyoncé, and Big Freedia — proves its vital heartbeat in New Orleans’ ever-evolving musical soul. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5de046bf18c6fae6