In Belize, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and the Caribbean Islands there is the Garifuna culture, numbering approximately 500,000 people.
The Garifuna are descendants of Kalinagu who were Guianas of South America. Nigerian slaves escaped from a slave ship that had run aground near St. Vincent in 1675. These black people were assimilated into the native culture of the Caribs and their offspring were known as "Black Caribs" or Garifuna.
These people went into Honduras, and then later, because of the political climate, migrated to Belize around 1893. This is celebrated as Garifuna Day or Settlers' Day.
In Guatemala there are less that 4,000 Garifuna living in Livingston, Guatemala. They are a cultural minority, being neither Latinos or Indians.
There are now also Garifuna communities in the Bronx and Los Angeles.
-- from Minnesota State University
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Film about a young Garifuna woman raised in Los Angeles, who travels to the Caribbean after her mother's death. Includes annotated list of links about the culture, with Spanish-language notes on the music and movie reviewers' comments.
Southern California group seeking to preserve and disseminate Garifuna culture. They list upcoming fundraisers and concerts, with news stories and links to related groups.
A portal with an array of links for contemporary Garifuna news, issues, culture, and organizations.
Hopkins Village, Belize. Teaches local children traditional music, and offers concerts each night.
The World's report on Garifuna music, with a personal account by the reporter, photos, audio samples of several styles, and background information on the culture.
(January 01, 2004)
Paper describing the current situation of the Garifuna language by country, with a discussion of the challenges and actions in maintaining the language across dispersed countries with varied dominant languages.
[PDF] (January 01, 2002)
RootsWorld article provides background on punta rock's development, with reviews of several of the band's albums.
(January 01, 2002)
Excerpts from a National Geographic article, with personal notes from the writer and photographer, music samples, and map.
(September 01, 2001)
Film about a young Garifuna woman raised in Los Angeles, who travels to the Caribbean after her mother's death. Includes annotated list of links about the culture, with Spanish-language notes on the music and movie reviewers' comments.
Hopkins Village, Belize. Teaches local children traditional music, and offers concerts each night.
Southern California group seeking to preserve and disseminate Garifuna culture. They list upcoming fundraisers and concerts, with news stories and links to related groups.
A portal with an array of links for contemporary Garifuna news, issues, culture, and organizations.
The World's report on Garifuna music, with a personal account by the reporter, photos, audio samples of several styles, and background information on the culture.
(January 01, 2004)
Paper describing the current situation of the Garifuna language by country, with a discussion of the challenges and actions in maintaining the language across dispersed countries with varied dominant languages.
[PDF] (January 01, 2002)
RootsWorld article provides background on punta rock's development, with reviews of several of the band's albums.
(January 01, 2002)
Excerpts from a National Geographic article, with personal notes from the writer and photographer, music samples, and map.
(September 01, 2001)
