Episode 28: The Spirit That Drums: Honoring Hountor in Haitian Vodou

In this episode, we explore, honor, and love on Hountor, the powerful lwa (spirit) of the drums, and uncover how drumming is more than music. Hountor is a facilitator of prayer and communication, serving as a bridge between the seen and unseen.

We discuss how Hountor embodies rhythm as divine language, and share a historical perspective on why these ancestral sounds continue to echo in Haitian culture today. From ritual invocations to the living energy of the drum, discover how drumming in Haitian Vodou awakens spirit and the community.