Garifuna

The Garifuna - Weaving a Future from a Tangled Past The Garifuna - Weaving a Future from a Tangled Past- Excerpts from a National Geographic article, with personal notes from the writer and photographer, music samples, and map. Garifuna American Heritage Foundation United Garifuna American Heritage Foundation United- Southern California group seeking to preserve and disseminate Garifuna culture. They list upcoming fundraisers and concerts, with new… Language Planning in a Transnational Speech Community Language Planning in a Transnational Speech Community- Paper describing the current situation of the Garifuna language by country, with a discussion of the challenges and actions … Garifuna: Vibrant, Soulful, African Garifuna: Vibrant, Soulful, African- Personal account of a visit to Livingston, Belize, and of a New York City food and music gathering. Includes descriptions of seafood and cocon… Garinet Garinet- A portal with an array of links for contemporary Garifuna news, issues, culture, and organizations. Paranda Paranda- The producer's site for this audio collection of traditional musicians includes audio clips, photos, and biographies of the artists. Belize - The Exile's Song Belize - The Exile's Song- The World's report on Garifuna music, with a personal account by the reporter, photos, audio samples of several styles, and background information on th… Garifuna Migration Teacher's Guide Garifuna Migration Teacher's Guide- Lesson plans for studying the Garifuna migration, as well as exploring the roots of students' own families. Lebeha Drumming Center Lebeha Drumming Center- Hopkins Village, Belize. Teaches local children traditional music, and offers concerts each night. National Garifuna Council of Belize National Garifuna Council of Belize- Non-governmental organization which works to preserve culture and to carry out projects with the national government. They describe Garifuna h… Pen Cayetano and the Original Turtle Shell Band Pen Cayetano and the Original Turtle Shell Band- RootsWorld article provides background on punta rock's development, with reviews of several of the band's albums. El Espíritu de mi Mamá (The Spirit of my Mother) El Espíritu de mi Mamá (The Spirit of my Mother)- Film about a young Garifuna woman raised in Los Angeles, who travels to the Caribbean after her mother's death. Includes annotate…