Goombay
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Goombay is a Caribbean music festival that was first held in Pensacola on April 28, 2007 in the Belmont DeVilliers neighborhood.
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| Date | April 28, 2007 |
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| First occurence | 2007 |
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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