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Widely known for its musical influence, Beale Street was also once a hub for Hoodoo culture. Many blues icons, such as big Memphis Ma Rainey and Sonny Boy Williamson, dabbled in the mysterious tradition. Its popularity in some African American communities throughout the past two centuries fueled racial tension – practitioners faced social stigma and blame for anything from natural disasters to violent crimes.

A Secret History of Memphis Hoodoo by Tony Kail

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