Osalami Lamoke is the Gullah translator for Swift Currents.

Osha was born a Gullah on St. Helena Island, South Carolina.
Her eclectic music reflects the many influences of her life’s experiences on the island, in New York City, Paris, Oyotunji Village, and Guadeloupe.
Her songs blend Gullah praise house stomp, Caribbean, African, and blues rhythms with lyrics that convey social commentary, and political, love and Kwanza themes.

“osha!” by Osalami Lamoke was released March 1, 2005.

To order a copy of Osha’s CD, use my Contact Page,

or contact the Penn Center, St. Helena Island, SC 29920,

or call the Penn Center museum at 843-838-2474.

All payments made for the CD will go directly to Penn Center.

Thank you!

And thank you, Osha for the beauty and truth in your music!