a quick search with google:
http://members.tripod.com/~plunky/about.html
"Fetishes
Similar to an amulet, a fetish is a natural object such as an animal tooth
or bone, intended to create a bond between the human & supernatural world.
The difference is that the fetish is believed to be actually inhabited by
spirits. In Africa they are called "Juju", meaning "sacred object". A
collection
of these charms kept in little bags came to be known as "gris gris", by
uprooted African slaves. A slang term for the "juju" of their ancestors."
Olaf
----- Original Message -----
From: James Baker (home) <jlbaker@pipeline.com>
To: Rasskazov Ilya <karmakoma@yandex.ru>; <acid-jazz@ucsd.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: African Rhythms / Juju
> Here's something I've always wanted to know but was afraid to ask:
>
> what is "juju"?
>
> It's not a word we use very commonly in Wales, but it seems to crop in
> various band/song names - Oneness of Juju; Wayne Shorter's album Juju;
etc.
>
> Can someone explain?
>
> James
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rasskazov Ilya <karmakoma@yandex.ru>
> To: acid-jazz@ucsd.edu <acid-jazz@ucsd.edu>
> Date: 10 January 2001 01:49
> Subject: African Rhythms
>
>
> >Peace to ya all people!
> >
> >I was reading the thread concerning the south african stuff (very
> interesting btw) and that reminded me of a song called "African Rhythms"
> which is the first track on the Acid Jazz`s Totally Wired #14. The band`s
> name is The Oneness of Juju, if my poor memory doesn`t fail me. This track
> is one of my all time favourites, but i actually know nothing about the
band
> or producers. So may be someone can help and provide with some useful
> information or links.
> >Thanks in advance!
> >
> >Oh, and Have a Happy New Year!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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