Lebeha Boys
Lebeha Drumming (innova 2009, 2005)
In 2002, Garifuna drummer Jabbar Lambey and Canadian Dorothy Pettersen started
the Lebeha Drumming Center. The school is located in Hopkins, a small village on
Belize’s Caribbean coast. Lebeha Drumming is a recording which features
some of the children who have been studying Garifuna drumming.Unlike the better known Garifuna style, punta rock, the talented students of Lebeha
Drumming Center only use an acoustic setting of drums and vocals. The hand
carved drums used by the children are made by local craftsman Austin Rodriguez,
from the village of Dangriga.
Thanks to Lambey and Pettersen, a new generation of drummers will keep the
ancient Garifuna tradition alive.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
