Guillet describes the collection of music, which includes punta rock and paranda, as diverse and representative of the Garifuna, Maya, Mestizo and Creole traditions.

The music, food and culture of Belize will be woven throughout activities on Fair Grounds during the New Orleans Jazz Fest this year.

The First Friday events continue on Friday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. when the unique mesmerizing mestizo music traditions of Ecuador comes to this intimate venue with a performance by the acclaimed Trio ...