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Henry
the Third Genus Martinez, musician, composer and drum
maker in Punta Gorda, Belize |
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I
first met Oscar at the bakery on Front Street, when I was looking
for some early morning breakfast for my son. When I discovered
that the bakery only featured a few pieces of cake, orange juice
and coffee, Oscar quickly explained that he was no baker, "No,
I am drum maker, and I try to get this recording studio off the
ground". 'Rosewood End of the Line Recording' on Front Street
in Punta Gorda, Toledo, Belize, is open for all local artist to
record their music. Three friends, Oscar, Henry and Charles can
always be found there at the open doors of the 'Bakery' on Front
Street.
Henry
the Third Genus Martinez has played in Europe and Guatemala and
is currently writing songs to protest the cruelty against animals.
Henry plays his guitar and sings "...don't beat my
puppy dog..." and his teenage son, who stops by on the way
to school, joins the song, doing his part howling like a beat
dog.
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Oscar
Burke at 'Rosewood End of the Line Recording' on Front
Street in Punta Gorda, Toledo, Belize |
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Charles,
also known as 'Congo Charlie' has a farm in San Antonio, Toledo.
He comes to Punta Gorda three times per week on the local
village bus to sell fruit or little tree seedlings. Congo
Charley was reportedly the first man with dreadlocks in Belize
City - twenty-five years ago, when it was outlawed to wear
the Rastafarian hair dress.
Henry's
music is Brok Down, Reggae, Ska and Nayhabinge, Oscar's is
R n' B, Caribbean, and Drum & Bass.
When
I reached Front Street with my camera for the photo op with
the three musicians, brother Charles had just left town and
travelled north with his harmonica to play the Blues in L.A
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