Difference between revisions of "Goombay"
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| − | '''Goombay''' is a Caribbean music festival that | + | '''Goombay''' is a Caribbean music festival that has been held yearly in Pensacola since [[2007]]. Thus far, the festival has always been held in the [[Belmont-De Villiers]] neighborhood. |
Goombay has its roots in the Bermudan slavery era. It is named for a skin-covered drum called a "gombey." The celebration was brought to the United States in 1970 and has localized versions in South Florida and Asheville, North Carolina. | Goombay has its roots in the Bermudan slavery era. It is named for a skin-covered drum called a "gombey." The celebration was brought to the United States in 1970 and has localized versions in South Florida and Asheville, North Carolina. | ||
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| Date | April 28, 2007 April 26, 2008 |
| Location | Belmont-De Villiers |
| First occurence | 2007 |
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Goombay is a Caribbean music festival that has been held yearly in Pensacola since 2007. Thus far, the festival has always been held in the Belmont-De Villiers neighborhood.
Goombay has its roots in the Bermudan slavery era. It is named for a skin-covered drum called a "gombey." The celebration was brought to the United States in 1970 and has localized versions in South Florida and Asheville, North Carolina.
External Links
- www.goombaygulfcoast.com - Official site
