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Pandora Gibson

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Pandora Gibson-Gomez (born 21 June 1941 - c. 1988) was a Bahamian comedian and storyteller known for her imitation of the Eleuthera dialect.[1]

Early life and career

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Gibson was born Pandora Iona Bethel in Eleuthera in June 1941 to Leopold and Naomi (née Farrington) Bethel.[2] Her father died later that year in November 1941[3] and her mother later remarried.

She was an actor and performer for concerts and shows. She was also deputy headmistress at Queen's College, Nassau.

Death and legacy

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She died at the age of 47. The Pandora Gibson-Gomez Award for Excellence in Drama is named for her.[4]

Discography

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GBI Recording LP-109 (1976)[5] Pandora Gibson / Blind Blake: A Cultural Experience

  • Side A: Pandora Gibson (indigenous Bahamian comedy)
    • Jonah Swallowed The Whale
    • Jesus The Son Of God Do
    • The Shilling
    • Under Mervin
    • Prayer Time
    • Aunt Elizabeth
    • Good Friday
    • The Rape
    • Unity
  • Side B: LP's reverse side is by Blind Blake

References

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  1. ^ The Government of the Bahamas
  2. ^ "Birth record - Pandora Iona Bethel, Bahamas Civil Registration Records 1850-1959". Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Death record - Prince Leopold Bethel, Bahamas Civil Registration Records 1850-1959". Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  4. ^ The Nassau Guardian Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Pandora Gibson discography
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