Honduran recording artist Aurelio Martínez died in a tragic plane crash. He was the voice of the Garifuna, a people of mixed ...

Andy Palacio, a singer and guitarist whose critically acclaimed music championed the vanishing language and culture of the Garifuna people of his native Belize and made him a cultural icon in the ...

“Music is the most lively aspect of Garifuna culture because it captures our sentiments, preserves the language and reflects our spirituality.” He added: “My people have a long history of ...

Marco Werman, executive editor and co-host of GBH’s The World, joined GBH’s All Things Considered host Arun Rath to talk ...

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "LANDINI") AURELIO MARTINEZ: (Singing in non-English language). LEILA FADEL ... Martinez was called an ambassador of Garifuna music. It's a blend of reggae, Latin and calypso.

With pristine national parks, glorious coastline and rich indigenous culture and history, what’s not to love about Central ...

Martínez’s music aimed to pay homage to the traditions of the Garifuna language, traditions, and folk music. He was among the key figures in the resurgence of Garifuna music during the 21st century, ...