Voudoun Gods on the Slave Coast

Vodoun Gods On The Slave Coast explores the ceremonial splendor of sacred dance and ritual in Benin, the birthplace and cradle of Vodoun. Formerly known as Dahomey, Benin was also called the Slave Coast due to its importance in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Today, the worship and supplication of Vodoun gods remains integral to everyday life in Benin.

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Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
48 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
48 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 2014
Season
2014
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0
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0
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0
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Genres
Music
Country
BJ

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dance50%african music50%

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Vodoun Gods On The Slave Coast explores the ceremonial splendor of sacred dance and ritual in Benin, the birthplace and cradle of Vodoun. Formerly known as Dahomey, Benin was also called the Slave Coast due to its importance in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Today, the worship and supplication of Vodoun gods remains integral to everyday life in Benin.

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Japanese

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