Pandora Gibson
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
[edit]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
[edit]She died at the age of 47. The Pandora Gibson-Gomez Award for Excellence in Drama is named for her.[4]
Discography
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ The Government of the Bahamas
- ^ "Birth record - Pandora Iona Bethel, Bahamas Civil Registration Records 1850-1959". Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Death record - Prince Leopold Bethel, Bahamas Civil Registration Records 1850-1959". Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ The Nassau Guardian Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Pandora Gibson discography
External links
[edit]- The Government of the Bahamas (FAQ about Pandora Gibson-Gomez)
- Illustrated Pandora Gibson discography
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