It has been six years since Andy Palacio & the Garifuna Collective released Wátina, an album that received unanimous acclaim and elevated the international profile of the music and culture of Central America's Afro-Amerindian Garifuna community. Amazon anointed Wátina the 'Greatest World Music Album of All Time,' and on the cusp of tremendous fame, Palacio passed away suddenly at the age of 47 not long after its release.
With Ayó, Palacio's band proves they are up to the task of carrying on his message. They have created a magical album of soul-stirring songs that reflect the rich heritage and appealing sound of contemporary Garifuna music.