Feb 12, 2026
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.
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