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In this captivating episode of Mysteries of Haitian Vodou, we open the gates—literally and spiritually—with an in-depth journey into the world of Papa Legba, the revered guardian of the crossroads. Joined by producer and co-host Natara Rose, we explore Legba’s West African roots, his transformation in Haitian Vodou, and his critical role as the bridge…
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Vodou didn’t just survive—it adapted, transformed, and hid in plain sight. In this episode, I dive deep into syncretism, the blending of African Vodou, Catholicism, and Taino spirituality, revealing how enslaved Haitians used it as a tool of survival and resistance. I’ll be reading powerful excerpts from my upcoming book Mysteries of Haitian Vodou (dropping…
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Vodou Priest Maitre H explains different Vodou terminology to help us understand Vodou better.
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We discuss Bwa Kayiman, who was involved and what happened. We also talk with Houngan Maitre H from Lakou Souvnans in Haiti.
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Houngan Samba’L gives us the history of Bwa Kay Iman
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Part 2 of a 3 part interview with Houngan Samba’L of Lakou Cecile in Haiti. He breaks down the different forms of Vodou in Haiti and explains the difference between leve jwenn and someone who is initiated in Haitian Vodou.
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Part one of our Interview with Houngan Samba’L from Lakou C.E.C.I.L.E. He talks about his experience as a child entering into the realm of Haitian Vodou Priesthood.
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I wanted to share this because many people outside Haitian Vodou have never heard of Makaya or understand why this time of year is so important to us. I sat down with Houngan Samba’L of Lakou Cecile to talk about “What Is Makaya?” In Kikongo and Swahili, the word kaya refers to a single “leaf”…
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Fèt Gede, the Festival of the Ancestors, is celebrated each November in Haitian Vodou as a time when the boundary between the living and the dead grows thin. It marks the moment when the Gede spirits the Lwa who are the guardians of the graveyard, masters of life, death, and rebirth, come forward to warn,…