What is Punta Rock?

Punta Rock is unique in that it represents a musical form, a country (Belize) and a specific ethnic group (Garifuna in Central America) at the same time. At the same time, the rhythm and dance, which is accompanied by universal attraction, has spread not only to Garifuna's diaspora in the US and other countries, but across cultural lines. It is said that they come from a marriage between Arawaks and Caribs on Saint Vincent, then expanded to Costal Central America and Lesser Antilles, where they flickered with Western Africans to the New World as slaves. Garifuna is most associated with Belize, a former British colony. Punta Rock developed during the late 70. The years when a split among traditional music, sung in Garafun and young Belizian musicians who spoke only English appeared.

Pen Cayetano is a man most often attributed to bridging this gap by adding guitars to the Punta mix. This combination was then improved and decorated with Andy Palacio, another Belizean, which further electriffIkic and animated the mix.

Punta Rock often risque, tends to attract sexual energy, her trademark dance has seen his energetic hip shaking. At concerts where Punta Rock is played, Gyrating individuals share a dance floor with couples.

Beat and music seem more important in Punta rock than lyrics that are often repeated repetitions of a single word or phrase in Kriol or Garifuna. At the same time, the final album Palacio "Watina" (died of a stroke 19 January 2008), among if a mistake more fine pop sound between Livelier cuts and took Punta Rock in another direction.

If you like reggae and Calypso Music, you will probably like Punta Rock. However, if you decide to imitate the classic dance Punta, it may be a good idea to have chiropractics for quick dialing.