ABAN is the new album from Belize's GARIFUNA COLLECTIVE, their first release since their critically-acclaimed tribute to Andy Palacio in 2014 (Ayó, 2014 Stonetree). 

ABAN's title translates as "ONE" from the Garifuna language, and reflects the spirit of unity and self-sufficiency that has kept this Afro-Indigenous people, language and culture alive and fighting in the Caribbean and Central America for over 300 years. 

Members of the Garifuna Collective have been making music together for more than 20 years and this album reflects the deep bond between them. In recent years, the band has been experimenting with new Garifuna rhythms, recording concepts, and even some "organic electronic" music and dub techniques. ABAN breaks loose to redefine Garifuna music for a new generation, while maintaining strong roots to traditional concepts and identity 

ABAN brings different traditional rhythms to the forefront - such as Wanaragua and the semi-sacred Hüngühüngün - and creatively juxtaposes them with new melodies from the deep well of Garifuna song. The results are fresh and adventurous; proof that the Garifuna Collective is still at the vanguard of the long journey to bring the Garifuna's soulful and vibrant music to the world.