Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective was a Belizean Punta ensemble led by Garifuna musician Andy Palacio (died 2008), with The Garifuna Collective comprising guest appearances from other prominent Garifuna artists including Paul Nabor. On March 14, 2007, the ensemble released, "Wátina", which Palacio considered to be his masterpiece. The album was produced by Ivan Duran at Stonetree Records. Wátina became one of the most critically acclaimed world music albums of 2007. It was nominated for the BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards and in October, 2007, Palacio received th… read more
Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective was a Belizean Punta ensemble led by Garifuna musician Andy Palacio (died 2008), with The Garifuna Collective comprising guest appearances from other prominent Garifuna artists including Paul Nabor. On March 14, 2007, the ensemble released, "Wá… read more
Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective was a Belizean Punta ensemble led by Garifuna musician Andy Palacio (died 2008), with The Garifuna Collective comprising guest appearances from other prominent Garifuna artists including Paul Nabor. On March 14, 2007, the ensemble released, "Wátina", which Palacio considered to be his masterpiece. The album wa… read more