By gringa on February 15, 2011
garifuna, honduras, land dispute, trujillo
Environmental News, Honduran Culture, Politics in Honduras
Canadian “Porn King” Randy Jorgensen’s tourism “development” projects are stirring up conflict and destroying afro-descendant Garifuna communities in Trujillo on the north coast of Honduras Jorgensen, president of the Canadian pornographic video store chain Adults Only Video, through his real estate development company Life Vision Properties (based in Trujillo, Honduras), plans to convert a beautiful […]
By Catracha Hondurena on January 14, 2011
garifuna, honduras, music
Honduran Culture
The first beats are simple wavering chords, setting a basic outline. A strong steel drum leads in the guitar, seducing hips into swaying. Aurelio Martinez gives his listener a few measures to settle into his Caribbean home before he begins his song’s story—a tale of a sailor returned from sea for the birth of a […]
By Catracha Hondurena on November 10, 2010
garifuna, honduras, united states
Honduran Culture, Human Interest
On Saturday, United States citizens will hear the vibrant rhythms and captivating sounds of the Garifuna culture in New York. “Sol Garifuna” led by the renowned music composer, Aurelio Martinez, will also include other musical groups such as Remolino, Shabakan, Yurumein Band, Juan Noralez and “El Cabo”. The performers will have four hours to delight […]