Music Song Lyrics Musician Makes Mention of Hoodoo

[Zarzamora]

I listen to this podcast - it's really interesting

[Dr Od]

Yeah, it's ignorant, hollywood, and pulp...but I can't help but like it anyway... >shrugs<

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe7_Oh7fDQA

Rock.

Apologies if it's already been posted here some-a-wheres...

[catherineyronwode]

What do you like about it?

White people under the impression that Black folk magic is like a porn video?

Or am i missing something?

May i suggest these youtube videos as an alternative?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qXjk7qfkUs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifk9paFSyuk

The second one contains the classic line, "I put my trust in Goofer Dust."

[Dr Od]

Aw....c'mon Lady Yronwode, I know you boss here, ain't got nothing but the highest respect for you...I'm fixin to do your Rootwork course, soon as I rustle up the bread to continue purchasing the necessary prerequisites I've already started to accrue...

Hoodoo Woman appeals to me in the same kitchy way as do the writings of Robert E Howard and Edgar Rice Burroughs...yeah, they're naive, but they're catchy, and about subjects I love...to be honest, it's without fail that if i even MENTION the word 'Hoodoo' to the under-30 black folk I interact with daily, they attempt to correct me with the word 'Voodoo' and assume it's all 'badguy' stuff...so perhaps it's regional, or perhaps it's an ugly Zeitgeist, but the "'porn-video-hoodoo' black-folk magic" paradigm seems to have crossed racial lines round here, unfortunately...

But regardless, that second video you recommended was bang-up! And aside from the music, some of that soft-shoe was jaw-dropping...THOROUGHLY enjoyable!

Now, I know you've see it before, but here's my personal favorite version of "got my Mojo working...":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP0crYPCHV0

Though every time I've googled lyrics for the song, it seems to be writ: "Black snake Boots underneath your head..."

Black snake boots?

[catherineyronwode]

"Black Snake Boots" -- that's silly.

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And as far as Black people forgetting their own culture -- well, White folks do quite the same. And so do Asians and Latinos and Inuits and Polynesians. It's called "living in the Mall" if you think it's cool and "living in the Matrix" if you think it sucks.

[Dr Od]

True story.

And I figured it was Black Snake Roots...but figured I'd mention it because I was hoping for your validation of my assumption.
Thanks!

[whistler2]

The New Orleans Hoodoo bluesman, Coco Robicheaux, has passed away
Much sadness here..

[Devi Spring]

I was fortunate enough to get to meet him and hear him play earlier this month. His music was really stirring and was a joy to listen to. I feel blessed that I was able to experience his energy and work before he passed from this world.

RIP, Coco.

[whistler2]

Agreed. Like a good number of New Orleans artists, recorded music didn't do him justice. You had to experience him in person to fully appreciate his work.

[Devi Spring]

I heard today that Mamma Starr is going to NOLA to participate in the Second Line for Coco. I wish them a safe journey in their pilgrimage to honor his memory.

[Mojomarie]

I KNEW COCO ROBICHEAUX!!! He's PASSED?? I worked at the House of Blues in New Orleans when he used to play on the weekends. Ran into him again in Denver, Colorado, where he and his family had a place!

Can't believe he's gone. Good person and GREAT Musician!!

[HicksKicks]

agreed to Black Magic by Frank Sinatra..

[catherineyronwode]

I can hardly imagine that Frank Sinatra was singing about African Aerican folk magic.

[DoctorG]

I can hardly imagine that Frank Sinatra was singing about African Aerican folk magic.

I'm sure Old Blue Eyes didn't KNOW he was singing about African American folk magic, but I'm not so sure that he wasn't.

Wikipedia informs me that the song "That Old Black Magic" was composed in 1942, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Mercer, as you may know, was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. His family home was a key element in the book (and movie) "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

Wikipedia, again, says that when Johnny was a child his mother "took him to see minstrel and vaudeville shows where he heard 'coon songs' and ragtime.

So the lyrics to "That Old Black Magic" could have been influenced by hoodoo. I'm not saying that they were, but you can't rule it out.

[peepy_pete]

I'm with Doctor G. Frank had no idea what he was warbling on about

[catherineyronwode]

Here's a rather grim and dark interpretation of hoodoo as a kind of African-mask play with Icelandic galdrabok runes:

BIG HOODOO - Darkside - OFFICIAL VIDEO - Psychopathic Records

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSN_fl_YubM

It's quite odd.

[Totoro]

The Gypsy

In a quaint caravan
There's a lady they call the gypsy
She will look in your future
And drive away all your fears.

Everything will come right
If you only believe the gypsy
She could tell at the glance
That my heart was so full of tears.

She looked at my hand and told me
My lover was always true
And yet in my heart I knew, dear
Somebody else was kissing you.

But I'll go there again
'cause I want to believe the gypsy
That my lover is true
And will come back to me someday.

But I'll go there again
'cause I want to believe the gypsy
That my lover is true
And will come back to me someday.

Tiny Bradshaw recorded April 5, 1954


https://youtu.be/n9hKbXd3wFc

[catherineyronwode]

Hello, folks! I've got a surprise for you in "It's All Ephemera"!



Back in 1994 i started an online project i called "Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo." Its purpose was to document African-American hoodoo folk magic through evidence found in early 20th century blues lyrics, and, conversely, to use the provenance of the songs to establish that the practice of hoodoo, including its characteristic spiritual supplies, spell methods, and foundational concepts, is African-American.

The site is here:

http://luckymojo.com/blues.html

-- and when you get there, you will see a placard announcing a new page ...
but you can't click on it, because it is for Patrons only.

[THE SECRET URL IS SENT TO PATRONS VIA EMAIL]

After a year for my Patrons to enjoy, this material will be linked from the public-facing pages of the Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo site. In the meantime, my Patrons also have access to exclusive threads at the Lucky Mojo Forum and participate in discussions with me about my ongoing publications.

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Cordially,

cat yronwode

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[catherineyronwode]

Hello, folks! More song lyrics in "It's All Ephemera"!


I am getting farther into "Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo," documenting African-American hoodoo folk magic through evidence found in early 20th century blues lyrics. This week we go back almost 100 years, to hear what kind of spells were being used -- and sung about -- back then. And, to make it even better, a playable audio file is included so you can sing along as the curses are thrown.

The site is here:

http://luckymojo.com/blues.html

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Cordially,

cat yronwode

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[catherineyronwode]

Hello, folks! I am down to the deadline on my workshop for the 2022 Virtual Hoodoo Heritage Festival, with just enough time for the Blues in "It's All Ephemera"!



This week i am bringing you another song transcription for the "Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo" collection, in which i document African-American hoodoo folk magic through evidence found in early 20th century blues lyrics. This week we travel back to 1935, to hear what kind of spells were being used -- and sung about -- in Alabama. And, to make it more fun, an MP3 audio file is included so you can sing along with the great piano player Walter Roland.

The site is here:

http://luckymojo.com/blues.html

-- and when you get there, you will see a placard announcing this week's new page ... but you can't click on it unless you are a Patron, because it is for Patrons only.

[THE SECRET URL IS SENT TO PATRONS VIA EMAIL]

After a year for my Patrons to enjoy, this material will be linked from the public-facing pages of the Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo site. In the meantime, my Patrons also have access to exclusive threads at the Lucky Mojo Forum and participate in discussions with me about my ongoing publications.

To support me on Patreon, please go to "It's All Ephemera," where you can read my update posts and sign on as Patrons:

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Cordially,

cat yronwode

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[nagasiva]

What do you think, besides Brick Dust (doesn't say how to use that), that Reverend Nix is referring to with Christ Healing Match Heads and hand signs?

"Next station is Conjuration Station
Wait there, and all the conjurs get on board
I've got a big crowd of Louisiana conjurs down here
But they got to Hell on the Black Diamond Train
There always taking brick dust and Christ healing match heads
And making a little hand sign or whatever
But you got to Hell on the Black Diamond Train"

-- http://bluegrassmessengers.com/black-di ... -1926.aspx

[catherineyronwode]

What do i think? I think that the Bluegrass Messengers have the lyrics all wrong!

Listen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW2RB82L23k

Rev Nix wrote and sang:

Next station is Conjuration Station
Wait there, and let all the conjures get on board
I have a big crowd of Louisiana conjures down there
They've got to go to Hell on the Black Diamond Train
They're always taking brick dust and brass pins and match heads
Making little hands, selling them t' one another
But they got to go to Hell on the Black Diamond Train

So the Louisiana conjures incorporate red brick dust, brass pins, and (red) match heads into little hands -- small mojo bags -- which they sell.

When a song is available on YouTube you can set the playback speed to 75% to transcribe the lyrics.

Hope this helps you -- because it sure didn't help the Bluegrass Messengers -- LOL!

Red Brick Dust

Use in Magic:
Like many red items, Red Brick Dust is naturally blessed and empowered for protection and good luck.

Spell Methods:
Sprinkle Red Brick Dust across doorways and around the yard for protection from evil. Lay it down over top of any powders that were thrown to hurt you and it will kill them. Carry it in a twist of pettion paper in a mojo hand for safety.

Product Details:
Foil packet of genuine red brick dust made by grinding up red bricks.

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You can order right here in the Forum by clicking on the blue Add To Cart button.

For more information, see:
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[catherineyronwode]

This week i have a new song transcription for you from my "Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo" collection, in which i document African-American hoodoo folk magic through evidence found in early 20th century blues lyrics. This week we travel back to 1927, to hear about a famous hoodoo drug store in Helena, Arkansas. And, to make it more fun, an MP3 audio file is included so you can sing along with the great piano player Arnold Wiley and his sister Irene.

The Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo site is here:

http://luckymojo.com/blues.html

-- and when you get there, you will see a placard announcing this week's new page ... but you can't click on it unless you are a Patron, because it is for Patrons only.

[THE SECRET URL IS SENT TO PATRONS VIA EMAIL]

After a year for my Patrons to enjoy, this material will be linked from the public-facing pages of the Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo site. In the meantime, my Patrons also have access to exclusive threads at the Lucky Mojo Forum and participate in discussions with me about my ongoing publications.

To support me on Patreon, please go to "It's All Ephemera," where you can read my update posts and sign on as Patrons:

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Thanks to my amazingly supportive Patrons -- you have made this project possible.

Cordially,

cat yronwode

#blueslyrics #blueslyricsandhoodoo #hoodoo #divination #folkmagic #rootwork #conjure #hoodoodrugstore

[catherineyronwode]

This week in "Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo" we travel back 100 years, to 1923, as i bring you another illustrated song transcription from my collection documenting African-American folk magic through evidence found in early 20th century song lyrics. Hazel Meyers describes the terror she felt when she dreamed about a graveyard and spoke to the gravedigger. Was it "only a dream" or was it a "true dream," a premonition of tragedy to come? As usual, an MP3 audio file is included so that you can sing along as you study the deep links between hoodoo and the blues.



The Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo site is here:

http://luckymojo.com/blues.html

-- and when you get there, you will see a placard announcing this week's new page ... but you can't click on it unless you are a Patron, because it is for Patrons only.

[THE SECRET URL IS SENT TO PATRONS VIA EMAIL]

After a year for my Patrons to enjoy, this material will be linked from the public-facing pages of the Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo site. In the meantime, my Patrons also have access to exclusive threads at the Lucky Mojo Forum and participate in discussions with me about my ongoing publications.

To support me on Patreon, please go to "It's All Ephemera," where you can read my update posts and sign on as Patrons:
http://patreon.com/catherineyronwode

Follow me on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/catyronwode
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Thanks to my amazingly supportive Patrons -- you have made this project possible.

Cordially,

cat yronwode

#blueslyrics #blueslyricsandhoodoo #hoodoo #divination #folkmagic #rootwork #graveyard #graveyarddirt#conjure

[catherineyronwode]

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This week my Patrons have another surprise waiting for them in "Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo" as we get out in front of the public with a one-year Patreon exclusive that presents an illustrated transcription from my collection of African-American folk magic as referenced in 20th century blues lyrics. It's 1962, and Curtis Jones got whooped at the game of love by a woman he tried to whoop and now she is the only key to his happiness. As usual, an MP3 audio file is included so that you can sing along as you study the deep and enduring bond between hoodoo and the blues.



The Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo site is here:

http://luckymojo.com/blues.html

-- and when you get there, you will see a placard announcing this week's new page ... but you can't click on it unless you are a Patron, because it is for Patrons only.

[THE SECRET URL IS SENT TO PATRONS VIA EMAIL]

After a year for my Patrons to enjoy, this material will be linked from the public-facing pages of the Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo site. In the meantime, my Patrons also have access to exclusive threads at the Lucky Mojo Forum and participate in discussions with me about my ongoing publications.

To support me on Patreon and make my new web pages possible, please go to "It's All Ephemera," where you can read my update posts and sign on as a Patron for as litle as $2.00 per week:
http://patreon.com/catherineyronwode

Follow me on Facebook at
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Thanks to my amazingly supportive Patrons -- you have made this project possible.

Cordially,

cat yronwode

#blueslyrics #blueslyricsandhoodoo #hoodoo #folkmagic #rootwork #blackmagic #blackarts #conjure #rootwork

[catherineyronwode]

Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Rootwork Hour:
Rebroadcast Hoodoo and Blues Music with Deacon Millett from March 3, 2018
http://tobtr.com/10640417

This week the Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Rootwork Hour will be a special rebroadcast episode. On Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 3pm PT, 6pm ET we will replay the Tutorial on Hoodoo and Blues Music with catherine yronwode, ConjureMan, and special guest Deacon Millett, which first aired on March 3, 2018. Listen in for 90 minutes of free readings, spells, conjure consultations, and education in African-American folk magic.

The rebroacast is not available by phone, so listen via the link above. You can follow along with the original Chatlog at:
lmhrhour-chat-log-march-4-2018-hoodoo-a ... 90575.html

Tune in on April 7, 2024 when we will return to our regular schedule. Sign up as a client for that April 7th Oracle Hour show: To get a free reading and rootwork consultation, copy the Show Sign-Up Form at the link below into a new post in that thread and fill it out. On the day of the show, April 7, 2024, call in by phone to 818-394-8535 and press '1' to 'raise your hand' so the host can see you. Join the chat room using a registered BlogTalkRadio account.



The sign-up thread for April 7, 2024 show may be found here (2-client format!):
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[catherineyronwode]

This week in "Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo" my Patrons are getting a one-year Patreon exclusive illustrated and annotated transcription from my collection of 20th century blues lyrics about African-American folk magic. Johnny Shines, who was born in Frayser, Tennessee, in 1915, travelled and performed with Robert Johnson from 1935-1938, and in 1969 he recorded a previously unknown song composed, but never recorded, by Johnson, called "Going to Algiers." Written in 1935, recorded in 1969, and only released to the public in 1995, this song about a mojo hand and the fabled Seven Sisters of Hoodoo Town came so close to being lost forever that it will make your head spin. No transcription of it exists on the internet as of this writing, but i have done my best to set forth the lyrics for my patrons, who have a one year exclusive on this new web page, in gratitude for their financial support for my work as a documentarian of folklore, folk magic, and fortune telling.



[THE SECRET URL IS SENT TO PATRONS VIA EMAIL]

The Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo site is here:

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After a year for my Patrons to enjoy, this material will be linked from the public-facing pages of the Blues Lyrics and Hoodoo site. In the meantime, my Patrons also have access to exclusive threads at the Lucky Mojo Forum and participate in discussions with me about my ongoing publications.

To support me on Patreon and make my new web pages possible, please go to "It's All Ephemera," where you can read my update posts and sign on as a Patron for just $8.00 per month -- four weekly pages at a mere $2.00 each. Your support keeps me writing, and i thank everyone who has helped me with this source of funding since January 2021 at
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Cordially,

cat yronwode

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