(c)2003 Kevin Filan. All Rights Reserved. While many speak of the privileges, benefits and powers which you can get after becoming initiated in Haitian Vodou,...
When people with little experience pontificate on topics about which they know little, the results are predictable. When a person becomes an initiate in...
After snipping out the personal insults and attempts to turn this forum into yet another flameboard, I see that Racine has raised a few interesting questions. ...
Today I picked up a copy of "The Drums of Vodou," a book written by Lois Wilcken with the aid of Frisner Augustin. It's an excellent book, which goes into...
... That has not been my experience. In fact I have imported three drums to the USA, two with goatskin heads and one with a cowskin head. The most recent...
... Oh, I'm glad you at least know that much. Here's the thing - Haitian culture is not the same as American culture, and no one should expect it to be. A...
On Saturday we did a service for Legba, the second one in two weeks. This time a new Legba came along - in MY head, which is unusual, usually hounsi Victoire...
Says Racine: * * * * * That has not been my experience. In fact I have imported three drums to the USA, two with goatskin heads and one with a cowskin head....
Says Racine: * * * * * This Legba declared himself to be a "Gweto", and said that he is very ancient and wishes only to be served in the Rada rite. He asked...
... sexually ... * * * * * Oh, I'm glad you at least know that much. Here's the thing - Haitian culture is not the same as American culture, and no one should...
Port-au-Prince, April 5, 2003 -(AHP)- Vodou is henceforth to be fully recognised as a religion, empowered to fulfil its mission throughout the country...
... It could be that you are confusing "families" of lwa, that is to say ethnicities, and liturgical groups. The Nago family of lwa is served in the Rada...
... Because, Kevin, I have lived and worked in Haiti since 1987. I have attended over a hundred kanzos, and have had every opportunity to learn what is...
... Or so you say. You say many things, and rarely offer any evidence to support your allegations. I know that quite a few of your initiates have re-kouched...
... <nymagickman@y...> wrote: (I wrote:) ... Once again I suggest that anyone interested in Kevin Filan's stale rants have a look at the Google Groups...
The True Nature of the Lwa (C) 2003 Mambo Racine Sans Bout What is a lwa? Is it spiritual? Is it material? How does it exist when it is not in possession of...
Different Heads, "Different" Lwa? (C) 2003 Mambo Racine Sans Bout "He has a big Ogoun in his head," or "Her Ogoun does good magic". We often hear statements...
Greets\ I'm a Black Southern California woman, spk francais ok. Interested in practicing with a temple around L.A. Can read kreyol pretty well, coming from...
... Google on the words "Filan," "Racine" and "Regina Scott" for an example of Racine stealing several thousand dollars from a mentally ill woman. That should...
... <nymagickman@y...> wrote a lot of ranting nonsese again. ... If anyone is interested in reviewing Kevin Filan's insane rants, Google (Usenet newsgroups) ...
Wed, Apr. 16, 2003 Miami Herald Animal sacrifice all in a day's work Police get lessons in religious rituals BY DAVID OVALLE dovalle@... When Miami-Dade...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please contact: Francine Major, 212-613-6203 LA TROUPE MAKANDAL PRESENTS KRIK! KRAK!, A DRUM AND DANCE WORKSHOP OPEN HOUSE/REGISTRATION...
Katherine Dunham : Anthropologist Artist, Activist Date : Friday June 6, 2003 Location: International House, University of Chicago Katherine Dunham has been...
Just to pique your curiosity, have a look at: http://www.RootsWithoutEnd.com/makaya/makaya2003_21.jpg I'll tell you more about what is happening in this photo...
On April 27th, we shall be celebrating the wemilere for Elegbá that was requested by Oshún at the wemilere that we held this past December for Shangó. On...
Mambo Racine Interviewed by BBC Rosie Hayes of the BBC interviewed me by telephone (London to Jacmel, Haiti) a few days ago. The interview is online at: ...
The Roots Without End Society is happy and honored to once again offer the kanzo ceremony, the ceremony of initiation into Vodou. Initiation in Vodou is open...
