Gullah Gullah Island

Infused Moods

10/31/21 • 39 min

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Gwan Big Up Ya self!! On the eve (almost) of Gullah Festival on my amazing island of St. Helena, I dive a bit into the history and the history of my Gran-ditty (how I say it haha)!!
The Gullah people have been in Americas back yard for many moons. A fabulous mix of Caribbean and creole elements along with African roots, Gullah people arrived in the late 1500s and were instrumental in the development of many southern comfort foods, music, and story telling. Currently only 10% of the people still claim ties.
While sipping on Smirnoff Ice "Screwdriver" by way of my Drink Plug, I infuse the vibe with Gullah Gullah island by Dear Silas. With some of my journey I loop in a special snippet from none other than, Josephus Major. Someone who you will see hopefully soon in book stores with his joke books haha.
This is dedicated to him and published with love. Hope you like the cast granddaddy =)
Watch on Netflix: High on the Hog- Episode 2
For more information for your own research, check out this link: https://www.beaufortsc.org/things-to-do/gullah-culture/#:~:text=The%20Gullah%20are%20African%20Americans,community%20in%20the%20United%20States.
Smithsonian blurb:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10151580369431990&set=the-gullahgeechee-culture-is-the-last-vestige-of-fusion-of-african-and-european-
More resources:
History : https://www.knowitall.org/collections/gullah
Food: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvUUgNFYVNk
Code switching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3p2F9A1ktU
Dafuskie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By6llWK2jIw
Carib roots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKLG9KN9EiE
I encourage you to learn your heritage, no matter what it is, and lean into it. Absorb it and preserve it! Pass it down and be proud!
HAPPY HERITAGE!! =)