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A Secret History of Memphis Hoodoo: Rootworkers, Conjurers & Spirituals

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Widely known for its musical influence, Beale Street was also once a hub for Hoodoo culture. Many blues icons, such as Big Memphis Ma Rainey and Sonny Boy Williamson, dabbled in the mysterious tradition. Its popularity in some African American communities throughout the past two centuries fueled racial tension practitioners faced social stigma and blame for anything from natural disasters to violent crimes. However, necessity sometimes outweighed prejudice, and even those with the highest social status turned to Hoodoo for ...

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A Secret History of Memphis Hoodoo: Rootworkers, Conjurers & Spirituals 2017, History Press

ISBN-13: 9781467137393

Trade paperback

A Secret History of Memphis Hoodoo: Rootworkers, Conjurers & Spirituals 2017, History Press Library Editions

ISBN-13: 9781540214683

Hardcover