Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints

A Guide to Magical New Orleans

By: Denise Alvarado

Narrated by: Karen Chilton

A magical mystery tour of the extraordinary historical characters that have defined the unique spiritual landscape of New Orleans

New Orleans has long been America’s most magical city, inhabited by a fascinating visible and invisible world, full of mysteries, known for its decadence and haunted by its spirits. If Salem, Massachusetts is famous for its persecution of witches, New Orleans is celebrated for its embrace of the magical, mystical, and paranormal. New Orleans is acclaimed for its witches, ghosts, and vampires. Because of its unique history, New Orleans is the historical stronghold of traditional African religions and spirituality in the US. No other city worldwide is as associated with Vodou as New Orleans.

In her new book, author and scholar Denise Alvarado takes us on a magical tour of New Orleans. There is a mysterious spiritual underbelly hiding in plain sight in New Orleans, and in this book Alvarado shows us where it is and who the characters are. She tells where they come from and how they persist and manifest today. Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints shines a light on notable spirits and folk saints such as Papa Legba, Annie Christmas, Black Hawk, African American culture hero Jean St. Malo, St. Expedite, plague saint Roch, and, of course, the mother and father of New Orleans Voudou, Marie Laveau and Doctor John Montenée. Witch Queens, Voodoo Spirits, and Hoodoo Saints serves as a secret history of New Orleans, revealing details even locals may not know.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Denise Alvarado (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

Good Read

I love stories in this book. I'm glad I took a chance on this book, this was a great read.

The pantheon of hoodoo elders

I really loved the care in which this author took with delivering the history of hoodoo and voodoo elders. What most stood out to me is how she spoke with such reverence about each and every one, but also to know the history of how indigenous peoples and spirits have influenced hoodoo and voodoo practices. I also appreciate that though it focused on hoodoo and voodoo practitioners but highlighted other workers in other spiritual practices.

love it

I have learned so much from the book. I loved her voice. If I find more books with her voice I will be hooked

A Gem

Amazing narration and fascinating research & access. I can't wait to go back and experience New Orleans with this knowledge. One critique: the book could have been edited better. Numerous times the same thing, with the same phrasing was repeated several times.

EXCELLENT READ

Terrific audio read /great tribute to the Witch Queens, Hoodoo Saints & Voodoo spirits. I rate it with 5 stars