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Andy Palacio and the Garifuna Collective, Wátina (Cumbancha). Although New York’s large Garifuna community tends to live in Latino-dominated areas, it has unique linguistic and cultural characteristics, clearly on display in this record by Belize native Andy Palacio. After an early career playing the electrified dance genre punta rock, Palacio became interested in preserving traditional Garifuna culture. The songs, based on traditional Garifuna rhythms and sung in the Garifuna language, at times resemble calypso, reggae, Cuban son or West African melodies. The unique yet familiar sounds are enchanting.
By: Carolina Gonzalez 12/19/07 >> go there
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