Voodoo plays a vibrant role in New Orleans culture. Modern practices and rituals focus more on connecting practitioners to ...

They are cast in the role of guardians of spiritual transmission and preparation of rituals of voodoo, an animist rite founded on the powers of nature and links back to one's ancestors.

To the rhythm of drums and gongs, they swirl and dance before voodoo masks in ceremonies to honor Zangbeto, the guardian of the night. “This will allow the fish to multiply in peace and allow us to ...