Gwoka, the soul of Guadeloupe

Gwoka, the soul of Guadeloupe

1996
55m
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Overview

Gwoka drums have resonated in Guadeloupe since the arrival of the first enslaved people. Rooted in the island's rural history and long marginalized, this tradition—encompassing vocals, music, and dance—symbolizes the local population's reclamation of its profound identity. For the first time, a documentary film captures the social and historical dynamics of Gwoka; moving from one "léwoz" gathering to the next and through various encounters, it reveals the art form's power and richness.

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Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Les Films du Village Télé Toulouse (TLT) CNC DRAC Guadeloupe PROCIREP Région Guadeloupe
Production Countries
France
Spoken Languages
French

Keywords

dance guadeloupe cultural identity music sings

Quick Facts

Original Title Gwoka, l'âme de la Guadeloupe
Release Date January 1, 1996
Status Released
Language FR

Cast

Key Crew

Caroline Bourgine
Director
Olivier Lichen
Director
Olivier Lichen
Writer
Caroline Bourgine
Writer