Miriam Chamani facts for kids
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Miriam Chamani
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| Born | September 10, 1943 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Mary Robin Adams |
| Known for | Voodoo Priestess, Founder of the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple |
Priestess Miriam Chamani was born on September 10, 1943. Her birth name was Mary Robin Adams. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi. Miriam Chamani is a special kind of spiritual leader. She is known as a Mambo, which means a mother or priestess. She also helped start the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple.
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About Miriam Chamani
Miriam Chamani grew up in Mississippi. She says that she has had special visions since she was a child. When she was eleven, she became a Christian. She would often go by herself to pray and talk to spirits.
In 1975, she lived in New York and then Chicago. She became interested in the Spiritual church. This led her to leave the Baptist faith she grew up with.
In 1982, Chamani became a bishop. This was in the "Angel Angel All Nations Spiritual Church." In 1989, she met Oswan Chamani. They got married in 1990. Together, they started the New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple.
After Oswan Chamani passed away in 1995, Miriam continued their work. She kept alive his traditions from Belizean Vodou. She also continued her own spiritual practices. She welcomes all people, no matter their background or beliefs. She is now married to Allen Villeneuve.
Miriam Chamani in the Media
Miriam Chamani has been in many documentaries and articles. The New York Times has written about her. These articles were often about Voodoo and events in New Orleans. She has also been featured in Spin Magazine.
Her work has appeared in movies and on TV. She has been on PBS and other TV channels. These shows were in America, England, and Japan.
Actor Nicolas Cage invited her to perform a blessing ceremony. This was for his wedding to Lisa Marie Presley. He had also hired her as a helper for his first movie as a director, called Sonny.
On Halloween in 1999, a radio station asked her for help. They wanted her to do a ceremony outside the Superdome. The goal was to help the New Orleans Saints football team win. They were playing against the Cleveland Browns. She later said she had better luck helping the Spurs win the NBA championship in 2004.
New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple
The New Orleans Voodoo Spiritual Temple was founded in 1990. Priest Oswan Chamani and Miriam Chamani started it together. The Temple is located in the French Quarter of New Orleans. It is right next to Congo Square. The rituals done at the Temple are connected to those from Congo Square. Famous figures like Marie Laveau and Doctor John performed rituals there.
Music and Recordings
- Voodoo - (2004) This is a CD recorded at the Voodoo Spiritual Temple. It was distributed by Jose Suescun Music Distribution.
