New Book Release: Spirited Diasporas: Personal Narratives and Global Futures of Afro-Atlantic Religions

Spirited Diasporas offers a glimpse into the frequently misunderstood religions of Afro-Cuban Lucumí, Haitian Vodou, and Brazilian Candomblé, adding to the growing research on the transnational yet personal nature of African diasporic religions. First-person accounts that show the expanding demographics of African-descended religions. Contributors: Morgan M. Page | Michael Atwood Mason | Eugenia Rainey | Alex…

Santeria: African Spirits in America by Joseph M. Murphy

This was one of the first books I ever read on the religion when I could only dream about visiting a botánica in NYC as beautifully written about in this book. I recommend this book and others by Joseph Murphy to anyone interested in religion, from personal to academic inquiry. Murphy started the book as…

Book Review Vlog of ORISHA by Pierre Fatumbi Verger

Here is my inaugural book review vlog. It can only get better, folks! I decided to pick one of my favourite authors/photographers/researchers/powerhouses: Pierre Fatumbi Verger. This book and most of his others are pretty hard to get but they are worth the trouble. Click above, or if that doesn’t work, Watch the video here There are…