Artist in Punta
Andy Palacio
Posted: in the Punta Genre
Andy Vivian Palacio was born December 2, 1960 and passed away January 19, 2008. He was born and raised in the coastal village of Barranco in the southern part of the country of Belize. Andy Palacio is well known for his various punta and paranda hits. He was the first musical artist from Belize to have a music video featured ...
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Dayaan"Nuru"Ellis
Posted: in the Punta Genre
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 ...
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Denroy Garcia
Posted: in the Punta Genre
Denroy Garcia also known as Mackoy comes from the southern village of Georgetown, in the Stann Creek district. Denroy has been involved in the music business for over 10 years. He started his musical career with the Griga Boys Boyz Band, which was headed by Mr. Frank “Papa” Mena and Mr. Evan “Mose” Hyde. Later he got the opportunity to ...
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Pen Cayetano
Posted: in the Punta Genre
Pen Cayetano was born in Dangriga which is in the southern district of Stann Creek in Belize. He is a self taught painter and musician. As early as primary school he showed interest in art and music, growing up he studied the culture of Garifuna and Creole. In 1981 Pen Cayetano created the Punta Rock which is a combination of ...
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