Charles Guelperin, or Baba Funke, is a Santeria priest who channels a 500-year-old Congolese spirit named Manuel. Baba Funke gives readings and advice to people at El Congo Manuel, his botanica in Los Angeles. (Rocio Zamora)

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Charles Guelperin, or Baba Funke, is a Santeria priest who channels a 500-year-old Congolese spirit named Manuel. Baba Funke gives readings and advice to people at El Congo Manuel, his botanica in Los Angeles.

Credit: Rocio Zamora