A Secret History of Memphis Hoodoo: Rootworkers, Conjurers & Spirituals (American Heritage)

Tony Kail

$21.99

Publication Date: February 20th, 2017

Publisher:

History Press

ISBN:

9781467137393

Pages:

176

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Description

Author Tony Kail traces Memphis's colorful Hoodoo heritage from the arrival of Africans in Shelby County to the growth of conjure culture in juke joints and Spiritual Churches.

Widely known for its musical influence, Beale Street was a.

A Secret History of Memphis Hoodoo: Rootworkers, Conjurers & Spirituals (American Heritage)

Description

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