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YaHoWa13: A '70s Spiritual Rock Commune Reunites

Spiritual leader Father Yod transformed the lives of hundreds of people. Soon after he died in a hang-gliding accident, many of his followers parted ways.

Just recently dozens of former tribe memembers, including many of his wives, camped out together in Los Angeles. The group's band YaHoWa13 honored attendees with a performance.

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Jennifer Sharpe

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