Dayaan"Nuru"Ellis

Dayaan "Nuru" Ellis is a Garifuna Punta Rocker from Dangriga. Nuru began his career with an all-guitar band called New Adventures. He then moved on to play with Sound City Band and made history when he joined the Punta Rock magnet bands of the 90's: Garifuna Kids and Garifuna Legacy. He has also played with bands such as Garifuna New Generation, Ibanyani and Punta Cartel. In addition, Nuru has collaborated with Garifuna artists like Andy Palacio, James Lovell, Mohabob Flores, Titima Flores, Ivy Queen, Aziatic, Bella Carib, Chico Ramos, Adrian "Doc" Martinez and Paula Castillo. Known for his on-stage electrifying performances, Nuru has staged performances in Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Cari-Fest in Trinidad and Tobago, Afro Caribbean in Veracruz Mexico, MID-DEM in Miami, Los Angeles Garifuna Street Festival, Los Angeles Festival de la Calle 8, Lincoln Center Multi-Cultural Festival, the International African Festival and Belizean Summer Park Festivals in New York. His musical talents have landed him to share the same stage with international musical characters like "El Rookie" and Junior Ranks. Recognized as a hard worker, Nuru pursued a solo career where he intends to promote and maintain the wealth and richness of Garifuna culture through his music, lyrics and electrifying performances that have won the hearts of thousands around the globe. His belief in educating people about Garifuna culture and music is essential to maintain the strength of the culture and its honor.