The Garifuna culture has been shaped over centuries by their mixed ethnicity and location, their music an intoxicating mixture of African rhythm and Latin American grooves. In 2001 UNESCO, officially proclaimed the language, dance and music of the Garifuna people of Central America as a ‘Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity’ The Garifuna Collective are carrying the torch of their unique culture into the future, expanding on the story of this fascinating community, which is struggling to retain its unique language, music, and traditions in the face of globalisation. In the lead up to WOMADelaide festival I chat with some members of The Garifuna Collective about preserving the m music the Garifuna People, the creation of the Watina Album which earned the title of the best world music album of all time by Amazon and how the Garifuna Collective grows and brings their music to life for their lives shows.