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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 33 MIN

Gullah Geechee Singer and Cultural Artist Zabriel Rivers

from Diaspora Food Stories · host The Global Food and Drink Initiative

Zabriel Rivers is a Gullah Geechee singer, cultural artist, and educator celebrated for his "soaring voice and magnetic stage presence that brings both spiritual depth and storytelling brilliance." Hailing from St. Helena Island in South Carolina, Zabriel shares the language, stories, and songs of his heritage that inspire audiences while ensuring that the living legacy of Gullah Geechee music continues to thrive through his program, "A Gullah Evening with Zabriel." He stops by to raise awareness about the continued fight of Gullah Geechee communities to keep their land and the life they know from developers who aim to erase and benefit from generational land stewardship. Listen and Connect Website Instagram Related Article from Cuisine Noir Gullah Geechee Cooking: Savannah's Gina Capers-Willis Keeps Family Traditions Alive

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