Warasa Garifuna Drum School

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  • Águyuha Nidúheñu – Traditional Hungu Hungu

    Águyuha Nidúheñu  is a traditional Hungu Hungu song in which the singer laments the passing of loved ones.  But he is comforted by the fact that he will be going to meet his ancestors in his next life.   The Garifuna “Nine- Night” or Beluria is a traditional spiritual ceremony in Garifuna culture that takes…

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  • Malate Isien (Worthless Love)

    Malate Isien is one of the most popular traditional Garifuna songs.  It is a catchy Paranda song, and as with many Garifuna songs, it relates to daily life.  In this case, it is giving advice about love.   It was originally written by Bernard “Gabaga” Williams.  Our group also regularly perform this song. There are…

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  • The Lord’s Prayer in Garifuna

    The Lord’s Prayer in Garifuna is beautiful. Even if you are not a Christian or not even a religious person, you will enjoy watching and listening to this Garifuna version of the Lord’s Prayer.  You can learn the lyrics and meaning of another classic Garifuna song, “Malate Isien”, here. Lafureidun Aburemei Waguchi Bungiu, lidan sun…

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