The Vodou Narrative: Told by Haitians UNFILTERED, and about his new book!
From NYPTALKSHOW Podcast by Ron Brown
June 10, 2026 · 1h 4m
About this episode
The episode features a discussion with author Papa Mystique about the true narrative of Haitian Vodou and the importance of Haitian authors in shaping this narrative.
Send us Fan Mail The loudest voices online love to “explain” Haitian Voodoo, but too many of them never lived Haitian culture a day in their life. We sit down with author Papa Mystique to get the inside view: why Vodou knowledge was historically gatekept, why so much of our spiritual history lived in songs, prayers, and ceremony instead of bookstores, and why Haitian authors have to lead the narrative now that we no longer have to hide. We go deep on the history that shaped modern perception...
People in this episode
Host: Ron Brown
Guest: Papa Mystique
Topics covered
- Haitian culture
- Vodou
- spiritual history
- narrative control
- music
- ceremony
Keywords
- Haitian Vodou
- Papa Mystique
- spiritual history
- cultural narrative
- Haitian authors
- music
- ceremony
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Haitian Voodoo
Books & works: The Vodou Narrative
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