# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Etienne Charles Gullah Roots
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Global Jazz with deep American roots
This event is FREE and open to all ages

Internationally renowned jazz trumpet maestro Etienne Charles returns to Providence with his festive big band! High spirits and dancing feet are in the forecast for this free jazz concert inspired by Lowcountry Gullah-Geechee culture and its connections to Afro-Caribbean music traditions.

Over the past two decades, Charles has established himself as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary jazz. Since releasing his debut album in 2007, he has produced eleven critically acclaimed recordings and collaborated with legendary artists including Roberta Flack, Marcus Miller, Monty Alexander and Chucho Valdés, while also touring internationally with the SFJAZZ Collective. A proud musical ambassador for Trinidad and Tobago, Charles is known for weaving Caribbean musical traditions, folklore and history into his compositions, creating a sound that bridges cultures and generations.

This performance transcends the concert stage, integrating big band textures with dancers, masquerade, and spoken word to create a multi-sensory experience that celebrates the resilience and vibrancy of marginalized communities. Join us for a concert that brings to life the powerful narratives and rhythms of the African diaspora, honoring cultural traditions through the universal language of music.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Come early for a pre-show Creative Conversation • 5 PM
Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park Zoo Carousel Village also starts at 5 PM

Visit our website for previews and venue accessibility info: https://firstworks.org/event/firstworks-summer-beats-concerts-etienne-charles-gullah-roots/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/providence/firstworks-summer-beats-concerts-etienne-charles-gullah-roots/200030190673637
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music, parties, food-drinks, art, jazz, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 47

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Providence
- **state**: RI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Roger Williams Park Boathouse Lawn
- **lat**: 41.784065275752
- **long**: -71.412843772868
- **full address**: Roger Williams Park Boathouse Lawn, Providence, Williams Park Boathouse Lawn, RI, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Etienne Charles Gullah Roots being held?
  - **A:** FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Etienne Charles Gullah Roots takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Roger Williams Park Boathouse Lawn, Providence, Williams Park Boathouse Lawn, RI, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Etienne Charles Gullah Roots?
  - **A:** FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Etienne Charles Gullah Roots is organized by FirstWorks.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Etienne Charles Gullah Roots is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Providence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts: Etienne Charles Gullah Roots sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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