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man beh<strong>in</strong>d the <strong>in</strong>ternational rise of Central American Garifuna music). Click<br />
here to read <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>terview with Ivan Duran for Afropop Worldwide.<br />
The result<strong>in</strong>g album is a lush journey marked with thoughtful reflections on the<br />
Garifuna past, the sometimes difficult present, and the promis<strong>in</strong>g glimmers of the<br />
future for artists like Aurelio.<br />
“This album is about far more than just keep<strong>in</strong>g tradition alive; it’s about urg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
people to action when they listen. This album will show people <strong>in</strong> Central America<br />
and around the world that Garifuna music is alive and well, and that artists are<br />
mov<strong>in</strong>g it forward,” Aurelio affirms. “I know I must cont<strong>in</strong>ue the culture of my<br />
grandparents, of my ancestors, and f<strong>in</strong>d new ways to express it. Few people know<br />
about it, but I adore it, and it’s someth<strong>in</strong>g I must share with the world.”<br />
Click here to read and article <strong>in</strong> The Sunday Times article about Aurelio and the<br />
Garifuna background.<br />
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‘Laru Beya’ is released 14 February 2011 (Europe)<br />
Scheduled tour<strong>in</strong>g periods: Key concerts <strong>in</strong> May/June + 2 nd half July/August<br />
2011 + end October/November<br />
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F‐Cat Productions (European ma<strong>in</strong> agent) – Womex Stand 72<br />
Earth Beat Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment (BeNeLux) – Womex Stand 164<br />
<strong>Mad</strong> M<strong>in</strong>ute <strong>Music</strong> (France) – Womex Stand 54<br />
Real World Records – Womex Stand 136<br />
Real World Records, October 2010