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Gumbo Christmas

by Joy Clark

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Gumbo Christmas is a tribute to my grandma Catherine Johnson (Bauma) and the army-sized pot of gumbo she made every Christmas. Gumbo Christmas is tradition. It’s a cultural practice and my favorite memory with my family. It’s probably the best part about growing up in Louisiana. I want to help people celebrate the holidays and remember those that have passed on, while dancing a lazy two step in the kitchen with their favorite kind of gumbo– and whatever cultural dish they enjoy!f

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We’re gonna have us a Gumbo Christmas
Just like we always do
We’re gonna get together to make the greatest roux
Made with love and family and a little bit of understanding
We can make this Gumbo Christmas memory

Bell peppers, onion, celery that makes the holy trinity
Sausage, bay leaf, shrimp and crab
They make the best Gumbo I ever had

We’re gonna have us a Gumbo Christmas
Just like we always do
We’re gonna get together and make the greatest roux
Made with love and family and a little bit of understanding
We can make this Gumbo Christmas memory

Grandma Paw Paw and Teedy too
Cousins, nieces and nephews
Uncle, Paran, ya Mom and Dad
They’re the best Gumbo I ever had

We’re gonna have us a Gumbo Christmas
Just like we always do
We’re gonna get together and make the greatest roux
Made with love and family and a little bit of understanding
We can make this Gumbo Christmas memory

I know this time of year can be so hard
When a loved one passes on it leaves a scar
Sometimes things fall apart
But they’ll always stay in our heart

So let's have us a Gumbo Christmas
Just like we always do
We’re gonna get together and make the greatest roux
Made with love and family a little bit of understanding
We can make this Gumbo Christmas memory

Gumbo
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Christmas
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Gumbo
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Christmas (Christmas)

Gumbo
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Christmas
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(Gumbo)!

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released November 16, 2023

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Joy Clark New Orleans, Louisiana

Joy Clark is a New Orleans singer/songwriter, lyrical guitarist, and rising star in the Americana music scene. Her melodic offerings have been described as a balm for an anxious heart. Each song beckons the listener, welcoming them with open arms—always advocating for truth, authenticity, self-love, and the courage to boldly tell one’s story. ... more

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