Gumbo Jubilee

Gumbo Jubilee seeks to celebrate the significance of Gumbo as the dish itself  and the word(meaning okra) is most directly connected to West Africa.  When people think of gumbo, they generally think of New Orleans, LA. From the Low Country of South Carolina to the Bayous of Louisiana, and even the Caribbean, various styles of gumbo's in a classical one pot cooking technique can be seen across the African diaspora. As much as food is part of the culture, music and art is part of the culture in which we will celebrate.  The name also seeks to honor the work that musical contribution that DJ Jubilee provided the world and the work he does in the community.  At Gumbo Jubilee, we look to specifically put an emphasis on Louisiana culture, particularly the influences made to New Orleans as the tricentennial is being celebrated with a whole cow barbecue as the back drop.  The whole cow barbecue is significant as the pitcooking of an entire cow under the majority direction and execution of Africans American has not been done in the US in probably 100 years.

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Experiences hosted to date: The Misconception of SC Barbecue (NOLA w/2015), Gullah and Creole Family Reunion (NOLA), The  Feast and Frolic, Jollof to Jambalaya(NOLA), An Evening with Chef Serigne Mbaye(NOLA).  Sunday's BBQ Dinner(CHS). We look forward to build upon these signature events to be much more sustainable.

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