Programs
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Gullah Stories with Zabriel Rivers
Live storytelling from the Sea Islands
Description:
A live storytelling experience featuring traditional Gullah folktales, legends, and oral history passed down through generations.Designed primarily for libraries and reading programs, this performance is also suitable for schools, museums, and community events.
Audience: Families / general library audiences
Length: 45–60 minutes
Format: Interactive storytelling performancePerfect for:
Libraries (primary)
Summer Reading Programs
Schools
Museums
Community centers -
A Gullah Evening with Zabriel Is a one-man stage performance that brings the stories, language, folklore, and music of the Gullah people to life.
This is an engaging, educational, and immersive performance designed for theaters, universities, festivals, museums, and cultural programs.
Audience: All ages (adaptable)
Length: 60–75 minutes
Format: Live stage performancePerfect for:
Performing arts centers
Universities
Festivals
Museums
Cultural events
“Through music, storytelling, and history, I share the traditions and cultural legacy of the Gullah people of the coastal Sea Islands. My programs explores folklore, language, music, and stories that have been passed down through generations.”
Gullah Stories with Zabriel Rivers
A Gullah Evening with Zabriel
Gullah-Geechee Music & Language | Ep. 76 | In the Spotlight | A Powerful Voice of Heritage
Cultural artist Zabriel Rivers preserves Gullah Geechee heritage through songs.
“He shares the language, stories, and songs of his heritage that inspire audiences while ensuring that the living legacy of Gullah Geechee people and music continue to thrive through his program.”
— Diaspora Food Stories feature on Zabriel Rivers
“Soaring countertenor voice and magnetic stage presence that brings both spiritual depth and theatrical brilliance.”
— Opera Now
