Aurelio Martinez: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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Many tributaries follow the story of African migration to this part of the world. Much of that narrative is well-known, but little-known pockets of African culture still produce unique cultural expressions. The story of the Garifuna people is just one example.

A tapestry of cultures and influences can be heard in the guitar work of Aurelio Martinez in this Tiny Desk Concert. Accompanied by traditional Garifuna musicians and an electric guitar, Aurelio, as he is known, weaves together intricate layers of acoustic guitar to capture the polyrhythms of West African and the Caribbean. His words reflect the longing and pride for the Garifuna culture from his home along the Pacific coast of Honduras.

This is not museum music. This is living, breathing culture that is celebrated in Honduras and wherever else Afro-Latino descendants land in the so-called New World. Aurelio, his band and this music provide a fitting tribute to a nearly forgotten moment in history, keeping it alive for future generations. -- FELIX CONTRERAS

Featuring
Tony Peñalva - Guitar
Carlos Morales - Percussion and Vocals
Andy Ordoñez - Shaker and Vocals

Set List
"Lándini " 0:00
"Funa Tugudirugu" 4:45
"Nari Golu" 12:11

Credits
Producers: Felix Contreras, Maggie Starbard; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Morgan McCloy, Maggie Starbard; Assistant Producer: Colin Marshall; photo by Colin Marshall/NPR

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Quien lo está viendo después del trágico accidente del 17 de marzo del 2025? Aurelio Martínez Honduras siempre en nuestros corazones 💔🥹🇭🇳 Descansa en paz.

rubenromero

Este Tiny Desk tendrá mucho mas sentimiento de hoy en adelante 🥺

hansfernandez

The Garifuna community lost a legend. Thank you for representing our culture so well. Rest in paradise 🕊️💔

lucyguity

acabamos de perder este día a uno de los mejores musicos que pario mi pais🇭🇳Rip aurelio martinez😢

ovidiohernandez

He just died a couple of hours ago on a plane crash in the turquoise Atlantic coast of Honduras that he loved so much, a real tragedy for World music

falcohp

Never thought I would see an artist on Tiny Desk from my country I love so much. It took him to pass for me to find him here.

RIP AURELIO MARTINEZ 🇭🇳

christopher

Rest in peace Aurelio! One of Honduras's greatest musicians and a great representative of Garifunas everywhere.

ocupounbuennombre

Que triste perder el dia de hoy a este talento Hondureño, rest in peace Aurelio Martinez. 😢

anaranjadoelectrico

Goodbye to the legend. Your music won't die. Your legacy continues in Belize and Honduras and it will be represented by the youth in Belmopan. He has your spark. You and Andy will make music into the afterlife.

belizewired

Como honureña me entristece que todas las comunidades garifunas de mi país estan siendo expulsadas por la avaricia y el control de tierras de personas con mucho dinero para hacer sus hoteles o "resorts" donde los precios exceden porque ningún nativo puede pagarlos. Es una lucha constante. Pero es un orgullo tener personas que representan esa cultura y sigue viva!

karlamartinez

Al ver este video, me recuerda nuevamente, que debemos apoyar más a nuestros músicos Hondureños

byronenamoradomadrid

Se nos fue el artista mas grande que ha tenido Honduras, tuve el honor de verlo en el 2019. RIP Aurelio 🎶🕊️

enriquevijil

RIP Aurelio, such a loss for Honduras, I'm still in shock

marguzmel

As a Garifuna woman, Garifuna music holds a special place in my heart. So proud of Aurelio Martinez and all the artist featured here for representing the culture so well.

gardenglam