The multi-generational collective made it its mission to bring to the world Garifuna's soulful and vibrant music—a unique genre originating from the Garifuna people of the Caribbean and Central America, characterized by lively rhythms, call-and-response vocals, traditional instruments like the drum and maracas and storytelling lyrics that preserve their cultural heritage and history.

At the Hop, they perform hits from their latest album ABAN (which means "One" in the Garifuna language), reflecting the spirit of unity and self-sufficiency that has kept this Afro-Indigenous people, language and culture alive and fighting for over 300 years. 

ABAN reflects the band members' deep bond—after over 20 years of making music together—and bears the fruit of their experimentation with new Garifuna rhythms, concepts and techniques. The album brings different traditional rhythms to the forefront, such as Wanaragua and the semi-sacred Hüngü-Hüngü, and creatively juxtaposes them with new melodies from the deep well of Garifuna song. The results are fresh and adventurous.

Generously supported by the Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation.