Review: Etienne Charles’ ‘Gullah Roots

Trumpeter/percussionist/bandleader/composer/educator Etienne Charles is mostly known for his Creole Soul band and orchestrations. On Gullah Roots (Culture Shock, 2025), the Trinidadian explores another culture with a rich history in Africa and the Trans-Atlantic slave trade between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries. Gullah culture – also called Gullah Geechee – resides in a narrow strip of the Lowcountry, mostly on islands, from North Carolina to Georgia. If you’re able to buy a physical copy of the album, the liner notes will provide a great overview of the history of the Gullah culture. 

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