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Chapter 4: Rhythm of resistance: How Gombey, the dazzling Bermudian dance, has ties to Native America

A young Gombey dancer from the Warwick Gombey troupe proudly displays his regalia at the 2026 Bermuda Day parade.
Tyler Russell
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Connecticut Public
A young Gombey dancer from the Warwick Gombey troupe proudly displays his regalia at the 2026 Bermuda Day parade.

Bermuda's Gombey dance troupe has ties to Native America. One man is on a mission to carry on the dazzling performance art of Gombey, and honor its Native influences.

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Diane Orson is a special correspondent with Connecticut Public and a contributing reporter to National Public Radio. Her stories have been heard on Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, and The World from PRX. She spent seven years as CT Public’s local host for Morning Edition.