Bestelling Artists from Central America on Calabash Music

Andy Palacio

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Andy Palacio, is not only Belize's most popular musician and performing artist, but a serious music and cultural archivist with a deep commitment to preserving the values of his Garifuna culture.

Walter Ferguson

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:49:05 -0500

Costa Rican calypsonian Walter Ferguson is probably one of the last calypsonians in Central America who developed his art in verbal confrontations, duels of words and improvisations. He is not only a musician but also a great humorist, the greatest and more prolific calypsonian in Central America today. His songs honestly reflect the idiosyncrasy of the Afro Costa Rican community and a part of the country´s culture most ignored by institutions. Mr. Ferguson jokes about the calypsonian´s naïve spirit, often misunderstood and persecuted, taken advantage of by glamour girls who call him “sugar candy” or bullied by policemen, and portrays Afro Costa Rican life with simplicity and creativity.

Aurelio Martinez

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One of the most extraordinary and passionate Garifuna artists of his generation

Paranda

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Imagine African Drumming, American Blues, Cuban Son and West African guitar all wrapped into one.

Garifuna Music

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Malpais

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We come from Malpais-from the dry forests and dusty roads of the northeast where the ocean explodes on a pristine shore. It's the source of our language and songs. Malpais is our vision of music-a meeting place where the roads ends.

Africa In America

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Dominican Merengue

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Stripped or ripped parrot, perico ripiao, the favourite dish of country parties in the Dominican Republic, has given its name to the bands that created a frenetic dance music to accompany the plate.

Juan Carranza

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Guitarist Juan Carranza's vibrant blend of traditional and nuevo flamenco is driven by a spirited undercurrent of Latin and North African rhythms.

Mr. Peters' Boom & Chime

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Mr. Peters latest release, 'Rub Mi Belly' features some of his immortal classics such as: Shal I Baby and Solomon Gi Ah plus several new compositions like Touch MI Buby and Rub MI Belly. All in all it is an album which proves that after 70 years Mr. Peters' still got it.