Aurelio Martínez
| Aurelio Martínez | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aurelio at KEXP | ||||
| Background information | ||||
| Also known as | Aurelio | |||
| Born | Plaplaya, Honduras | |||
| Genres |
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| Occupation(s) |
Musician Singer-songwriter Guitarist | |||
| Instruments |
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| Years active | 2004–present | |||
| Labels | Real World Records | |||
| Associated acts |
Lita Ariran Guillermo Anderson Andy Palacio Sen Kumpe Youssou N'Dour | |||
| Website |
www | |||
Aurelio Martínez, professionally known as Aurelio, is a Honduran musician and politician. He is a singer, percussionist, and guitarist known for his Garifuna music and is considered a Cultural Ambassador of the Garifuna people.[1] [2] [3] According to the Guardian, he became the leading Garifuna performer after the death of musician Andy Palacio. [4]
From 2006-2010, Martinez served as a congressman for the National Congress of Honduras, becoming its first black member. [5] [6]
Biography
Aurelio grew up in Plaplaya, a small Garifuna village in Honduras. [7] [8] The Garifuna people are descendants of West African slaves and indigenous Caribbean natives. [9] [10] Paranda is the name of their guitar-heavy music. [11] Aurelio's father was a folk singer, well-known in his community for his improvised Paranda songs. [12] Aurelio's mother was also a musician, teaching her son to both sing and write at a young age [13] [14]. As a result of his musical upbringing, Aurelio began performing as a boy, even at sacred Garifuna events where kids were normally not allowed. [15]
In 2008, Aurelio was selected as worldwide musician by Afropop legend Youssou N’Dour for the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative. [16] [17] [18] He played some shows with his mentor and also collaborated with him for his second album Laru Beya. [19]
His 2017 album "Darandi" celebrates the 30th anniversary of Aurelio's musical career. [20]
Discography
Solo records
- 2017: Darandi [21]
- 2014: Lándini (Real World Records / Stonetree Records)[22]
- 2011: Laru Beya (Real World Records / Stonetree Records)[23]
- 2004: Garifuna Soul (Stonetree Records)[24]
- 1995: Songs of the Garifuna: Lita Ariran (JVC World Sounds)
Collaborations
- 2007: Wátina - Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective (Stonetree Records / Cumbancha)[25]
- 1999: Paranda - Various Artists (Stonetree Records )[26]
References
- ↑ Gould, Jens Erik (21 March 2013). "Honduras: A Garifuna Legend Inspired to Revive HIV Prevention Battle". Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ↑ http://www.aureliomusic.net/bio/
- ↑ https://realworldrecords.com/artist/3662/aurelio/
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/jan/19/aurelio-darandi-review-real-world-stonetree-martinez-guayo-cedeno
- ↑ Eyre, Banning (15 February 2011). "Aurelio: A Musical Guardian Of The Garifuna". All Things Considered. NPR. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ↑ Diaz, Ruben (18 March 2015). "Mr. Aurelio Martinez, Musical Legend and former member of the Honduran National Congress, speaks during the Reception Celebrating Garifuna-American Heritage Month". New York State Senate. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ↑ http://www.aureliomusic.net/bio/
- ↑ https://www.larutamoskitia.com/destinations_plaplaya.html
- ↑ http://www.npr.org/2014/10/28/359632724/music-of-honduran-singer-aurelio-rooted-in-uplifting-preserving-his-culture
- ↑ http://www.rhythmpassport.com/articles-and-reviews/interview/interview-aurelio-january-2017/
- ↑ https://realworldrecords.com/artist/3662/aurelio/
- ↑ http://www.aureliomusic.net/bio/
- ↑ http://www.aureliomusic.net/bio/
- ↑ https://realworldrecords.com/artist/3662/aurelio/
- ↑ https://realworldrecords.com/artist/3662/aurelio/
- ↑ http://www.rolexmentorprotege.com/pairing/2008-2009/youssou_ndour_and_aurelio_martinez/the_protege
- ↑ http://www.rolexmentorprotege.com/pairing/2008-2009/youssou_ndour_and_aurelio_martinez/the_mentor
- ↑ http://www.aureliomusic.net/bio/
- ↑ http://www.aureliomusic.net/bio/
- ↑ http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/planatrip/inspire-me/lists/aurelio-garifuna-music-honduras
- ↑ https://open.spotify.com/album/3kjiDvqvRhZIgrz3GnQVER
- ↑ "Lándini - Aurelio, 2014". Real World Records. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ↑ "Laru Beya - Aurelio, 2011". Real World Records. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ↑ "Garifuna Soul - Aurelio Martinez". Stonetree Records. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ↑ "Andy Palacio & the Garifuna Collective, Watina". Stonetree Records. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ↑ "Paranda - Various Artists". Stonetree Records. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
