GULLAH GEECHEE RING SHOUT

Ring Shout Gullah Isalande by Sythia Saint James

Ring shout was a religious ritual that originated among enslaved African Americans in the Southern United States during the time of slavery. It typically involved a group of participants forming a circle and moving counterclockwise while singing and clapping in unison. The ring shout was a way for enslaved people to express their faith, connect with their African cultural roots, and provide a sense of community and spiritual comfort during a difficult time.