Aurelio Martínez, the longtime ambassador of Garifuna music and former Honduran congressman, has died. He was 55. Martínez's official Facebook page confirmed his death and mourned the loss of the ...

This Black History Month, learn about Garifuna musician Aurelio Martínez—his music, legacy, and lifelong defense of Garifuna culture and land.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aurelio Martínez performing in Seattle in 2013 - Credit: Suzi Pratt/FilmMagic Aurelio Martínez, the celebrated Honduran folk ...

Honduran folk musician Aurelio Martínez has died. The 55-year-old was a respected proponent of the Central American culture known as Garifuna. According to his spokesperson, Martinez and 11 other ...

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — A small commercial plane crash off the coast of Honduras left 12 people dead, including a well-known Garifuna musician, authorities said. The Lanhsa Airlines flight ...

The annals of international music history are dotted with artists such as Paul Simon, David Byrne, Peter Gabriel and others who have borrowed “exotic” flavors to spice up their sound, and Duran wasn’t ...

A collective that is preserving the sounds and culture of Afro-Indigenous people from Belize and Honduras will join the Brandeis community for a concert and residency this fall. Garifuna culture was ...

The Garifuna Collective performs this weekend at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival presented by Shell, in the Belize Pavilion and on the Jazz & Heritage Stage. They sing with joy and passion.