Central American music

Honduran musician Aurelio Martinez calls his latest album "pure Garifuna."

Music is a ‘weapon to make change’ for this Garifuna guitar player and activist

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Growing up in a secluded village on the Honduran coast, Aurelio Martinez received most of his musical education from his mother. Now, the musician from a minority culture called the Garifuna is going back to those roots on his latest album “Landini,” while also fighting for the rights of his people.

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New York band bringing urban flavor to Mexico’s son jarocho music style

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Nortec Collective

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Under the stage names Bostich and Fussible, Ramon Amezcua and Pepe Mogt make fantastic dance music that mixes Mexican folk with electronica.

Son Jarocho Music from Mexico and the Art it Inspired

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Reporter Betto Arcos tells us about Canadian artist and singer Alec Dempster. He’s an unlikely champion of “son jarocho,” a musical style from Veracruz, Mexico.

The Garifuna Collective Carry on Andy Palacio’s Legacy

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When Andy Palacio died unexpectedly five years ago many wondered if his band, The Garifuna Collective, would be able to carry on. With the release of their CD “Ayó,” The Garifuna Collective promise to carry on his legacy and continue to play Garifuna music.

Jenni Rivera: Queen of Banda is Remembered

Arts, Culture & Media

The Mexican-American singer and actress Jenni Rivera died after her plane disappeared early Sunday morning. She had just given a concert in Monterrey, Mexico.

Music Heard on Air for October 5, 2012

Music Heard on Air

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for October 5, 2012. Artists featured are: Fania All Stars, Skatalites, Senor Mandril, AfroCubism, Fragile State.