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The Houngan Oswan spoke Garifina, a language that
combines Yoruba and Carib Indian. He is a teacher with a
fine sense of humor. A crew at this ceremony was filming
for the television show Tales From The Crypt. This is an
aggregate that can be put to use.
Houngan Oswan issues exquisitely obscene calls in
Garifina and I (Louis Martinie') Attempt the response.
I remember thinking that some place, probably up North
in a basement appartment, a Garifuna speaker will be
unable to believe his ears.
Don DuFrane, the Elder of the Temple Drummers, holds the
rhythm together while tricksters play.
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