Andy Palacio –- a major star in Belize -– was a cultural ambassador of the Garifuna ethnic minority. He died suddenly in late January, at age 47. Palacio visited Studio 360 last July to perform songs from his album Watina, which went on to many critics top-10 lists for 2007. Here is Kurt’s interview with him, and Palacio’s live performance.
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Artist: Andy Palacio and the Garifuna CollectiveAlbum: Live in Studio 360Amunegu
Artist: Andy Palacio and the Garifuna CollectiveAlbum: Live in Studio 360Guests:
Andy Palacio
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Thank you so much for sharing this interview again. Andy Palacio surely was an awesome Belizean, and a wonderful musician. He will surely be missed. We are extremely fortunate to have his music recorded.
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