Voodoo in America: Blues, Jazz, rhythm & blues, calypso 1926-1961

Fremaux associés Box set 2 cd + booklet

Drawing its roots from West Africa, North American voodoo developed in the 19th century among slaves and free blacks in the Creole suburbs and plantations of New Orleans.

Marie Leveau, a high priestess who makes gris-gris and love potions, becomes the emblem of a religion that has become counter-culture.

In reaction to the rigorous framework of American Protestantism, racism and segregation, voodoo, a fantasized gateway to Africa, or a sweet erotic heresy, became an outlet for African-American musicians in search of roots and identity.

Commented by Bruno Blum, these magnificent titles of blues, jazz, rock n'roll and even capypso, express the feelings inspired by hoodoo: spirituality, power, virility, pride, sometimes fear, derision and humor.