Gullah Voices reveals the secrets of one of America's most unique African American cultures. For the first time, you will hear the story of the evolution of the culture and the language in this compelling 2 hour documentary on four cassette tapes & fully illustrated companion book. Gullah Voices traces the origin of the Gullah people to West Africa and reveals the various African dialects that are a part of the language. The companion book features a never before seen picture of Sammie Smalls (Porgy) the real life man who inspiration for the book Pory & the opera Porgy & Bess. The book features a Gullah glossary of terms, Gullah recipies, pictures of Gullah people following rituals and traditions. It is the most in-depth exploration of the Gullah culture ever documented.
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Gullah Voices is the most in-depth exploration of the Gullah Culture ever documented. The audio documentary, brings to life, this treasured African American culture as you witness the passion of Gullah people as they pray and reveal secrets of the culture, that only those who were born into the culture could share. The book offers a distinct understanding of the development of the language and the culture, unlike any other ever has. It is a most valuable resource for schools and popular reading. Learn how the drum still tells the story in the Gullah culture, why graves are decorated, and how roots are brewed to cure. Most compelling is the life story of Master Blacksmith, Phillip Simmons, told in his own voice. Learn the truth about what really happened to slaves after the ships arrived in Charleston! Gullah Voices is a epic tale of historical signifigance! -- Publisher
About the Author
Eleanor Kinlaw-Ross, Author, playwright, producer, & cultural historian, is a 25 year media veteran of radio, television and newspaper. This former CNN staffer, grew up in the Gullah culture just miles away from the site of the battle of the 54th Regiment made famous in the movie Glorry, and the final resting place of Sammie Smalls who was immortalized as Porgy in Gershwin's Porgy & Bess. Her critically acclaimed hit play, Hush Dat Gullah, has been hailed as a classic.
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