About Garifuna music
Garifuna music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Caribbean, music of Central America and indigenous American music.
From Wikipedia
Garifuna music is an ethnic music and dance with African, Arawak, and Kalinago elements, originating with the Afro-Indigenous Garifuna people from Central America and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. In 2001, Garifuna music, dance, and language were collectively proclaimed as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Garifuna music.
- ↑ music of the Caribbean
- ↑ music of Central America
- ↑ indigenous American music
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Music of Nicaragua
music and musical traditions of Nicaragua
Music of Guatemala
music and musical traditions of Guatemala
Music of Costa Rica
music and musical traditions of Costa Rica
Music of Honduras
music and musical traditions of Honduras
Music of El Salvador
music and musical traditions of El Salvador
Music of Panama
music and musical traditions of Panama
Frequently asked questions
What is Garifuna music?
Garifuna music is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Caribbean, music of Central America and indigenous American music.