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Benin
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In Benin, musical traditions and accompanying dances connect participants to their religion, community, and natural environment.
People come to diviners for a medley of reasons, ranging from physical ailments to social or spiritual troubles.
Across coastal West Africa and much of the African diaspora, many communities are linked by a heritage of Vodun.
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