The Garifuna Experience Podcast
Dive into the heart of New York City's vibrant Garifuna community, the largest diaspora outside of Central America. This podcast amplifies authentic Garifuna voices, explores their rich history, and navigates contemporary issues, all while showcasing how Garifunas are driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in NYC and the Diaspora.
Perfect for cultural enthusiasts, curious locals, and travelers seeking an authentic NYC experience.
Podcasting since 2025 • 34 episodes
The Garifuna Experience Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 30 - Traditional Fedu
In this episode, host José Francisco Ávila dives deep into the Traditional Fedu, a cornerstone of Garifuna cultural identity and celebration, particularly in New York City. The Fedu, meaning "celebration" or "traditional women's dance," ...
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Episode 30
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Episode 29 - Activating the Garifuna Economy: Our #BuyGarifuna Strategy
The future of Garifuna prosperity is in our hands! Host José Francisco Ávila lays out a powerful, multi-faceted strategy to champion Garifuna entrepreneurship in NYC and beyond. This episode introduces the #BuyGarifunamovement—mor...
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Episode 29
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An Immigrant's Journey 56 Years Later: From Honduras to Boston
Join me as I celebrate the 56th anniversary of the Avila family's migration to the United States. In this touching episode, I retrace our steps from December 1969—traveling by train across Honduras and flying into the biting cold of a Boston wi...
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Episode 28 - Pororó a Guatemalan Garifuna Tradition
Join José Francisco Ávila for a festive exploration of The Pororó, a unique and enduring Guatemalan Garifuna tradition!Discover how the Garifuna community celebrates the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe on December 12th wit...
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Episode 28
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Episode 27: Remembering the Great Andy Vivien Palacio
This week, we pause to honor the life and profound legacy of a man whose vision, music, and activism continues to shape our identity: Andy Vivien Palacio (1960–2008).Andy was not just an artist; he was a cultural champion whose jo...
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Episode 27
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