Soul Warrior's Journey

Garifuna Arts and Culture


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In this episode, I will be sharing an article I read on MyBelize.Net, who ought to be ashamed of themselves for this opening.

"Garifuna Music Artists

From colonial days, music and dance have been an essential part of the Creole culture. Drum-led dancing was a major part of Christmas and other celebrations in Creole communities. A style of music called brukdown originated from the all night brams thrown by Creole families that focuses both on social commentary and hijinks. This music and the party associated with it are on the decline as youths adopt the culture of the outside world. Other favorite pastimes of the Creoles are story telling, particularly of the trickster spider Anansi, and construction of handicrafts."

Read the full article here:
https://www.mybelize.net/people-culture/the-garinagu/music-and-art/

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