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The Gullah Geechee people are descendants of enslaved Africans who lived primarily in the coastal regions and Sea Islands of the southeastern United States, stretching from North Carolina through South Carolina and Georgia to northern Florida. Their culture is one of the most distinctive and well-preserved African diasporic cultures in North America. The Gullah language (often called Gullah Geechee or simply Geechee in some regions) is a creole language that blends English with influences from numerous African languages. Gullah Geechee cuisine is among the most influential food traditions in the United States. Rice, seafood, vegetables, and bold seasonings are central features. The famous sweetgrass baskets of the South Carolina Lowcountry remain among the most visible examples of African artistic continuity in the United States. Music has always been central to Gullah Geechee life.