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Episode 11 - Art & Identity- Visual Expressions of Garifuna Culture in NYC
Description
Explore the vibrant world of Garifuna visual art in Episode 15: Art & Identity: Visual Expressions of Garifuna Culture in NYC. Hosted by José Francisco Ávila, this episode goes beyond the well-known music and dance to highlight how painting, sculpture, and crafts are central to Garifuna identity. Discover how artists like Benjamin Nicholas, Pen Cayetano, Isidra Sabio, Greg Palacio, and Santos Arzu use their work to transmit oral histories, make political commentary, and affirm cultural resilience in both traditional and contemporary forms. This episode is a deep dive into the powerful visual storytelling that ensures the survival and celebration of Garifuna heritage.
Resources:
The Garífuna Experience in NYC | Bronx walking tour
The Garifuna Experience in NYC
The Happy Land Memorial Walking Tour
Garifuna Heritage Walking Tour (BronxNet Video)
Books by José Francisco Ávila
Garífuna Ancestry: The DNA Quest to Decipher the Garifuna Distant Past