Cheryl ~ The Gourd Lady ~ Thomas, musician, educator, performer, Gourd instrument maker, business owner, Musical Gourdologist. As one of the co-founders and original members of Women of the Calabash and founder of Gourds of Afro Sounds (G.A.S.), an innovative Gourd instrument orchestra established for the promotion of the Gourd musically, she, for over forty years, presents her unique Gourd music/history presentations, hands-on workshops and residencies.