The Garifuna Collective
The Garifuna Collective is a punta group from Hopkins, Belize. It first comes together for the 2007 album Wátina, credited to Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective, and it continues after Palacio’s death under the direction of producer Ivan Duran.
Background and style
The group draws on the Garifuna music scene of Belize and performs songs shaped by Garifuna Afro-Amerindian cultural heritage. Its repertoire sits within punta, a Garifuna-associated style, and it is identified as a Belizean punta ensemble.
Line-up
The collective includes Joshua Arana, Lloyd Augustine, Lugua Centeno, Geovanni Chi, Desirée Diego, Denmark Flores, Mohobub Flores, Sam Harris, Justo Miranda, Al Ovando, Rolando “Chichiman” Sosa and Chela Torres.
Key recording
Wátina is the release that brings the collective into wider view. The album is described as one of the most praised world music albums ever released, and the group continues the musical path associated with Palacio after his death.
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