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Meet Ron Daise(back) As a way of bringing Reminiscences to life, Natalie and I transformed the written materials, songs, and photographs into a multi-media musical theater performance called "Sea Island Montage." We toured the U.S. from 1987 through 1996, performing at schools and universities, museums, libraries, theaters, churches, festivals and conferences. Our two-person performance of a capella songs, storytelling, dramatizations and slides told of the contributions of Gullah heritage to American and world culture. Our historical entertainment helped increase public appreciation of Gullah people and their close links to West African heritage. The Nick Jr. TV show, Gullah Gullah Island, in which Natalie and I starred, also has helped many to embrace our culture. Because of its international broadcast and widespread acclaim, children and adults worldwide sing, "Let's all go to Gullah Gullah Island!" without shame or embarrassment. We're grateful for our involvement in altering negative perceptions about a culture we hold dear. Our cultural and child-friendly books and recordings have been well received by adults and children, and we continue individually and collectively to perform, write and present for family audiences. Would you like to know what projects I'm working on now? I continue to use my God-given talents to the best of my ability. That brings me joy! And I'm hopeful that you'll continue to find my songs, stories and performances of interest. Your appreciation makes my joy complete!
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