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Biography of leela vernon belize

          Leela Vernon, was..

          Leela Vernon MBE (21 October – 19 February ) was a Belizean cultural icon noted for her contributions to preserving Creole culture in the country.

        1. Leela Vernon MBE was a Belizean cultural icon noted for her contributions to preserving Creole culture in the country.
        2. Leela Vernon, was.
        3. Vernon was a Punta Gorda-born singer who greatly impacted the Creole culture of Belize.
        4. Leela Vernon, MBE, was born to Mr. Alfredo Martinez and Mrs. Gladis Genus on October 21st, Leela spent her childhood days in many small.

          5. Leela Vernon

          Belizean musician and cultural preservationist (1950–2017)

          Leela Vernon

          Born

          Lila Genus Martinez


          (1950-10-21)21 October 1950

          Adjacency Zone, British Honduras-Guatemala border

          Died19 February 2017(2017-02-19) (aged 66)

          Belize City, Belize

          NationalityBelizean
          Occupation(s)musician, cultural preservationist
          Years active1987–2016
          Notable workAh Wah know who seh Kriol Nuh Gat no Culcha
          O, Lan a di free (National Anthem)

          Leela VernonMBE (21 October 1950 – 19 February 2017)[1] was a Belizean cultural icon noted for her contributions to preserving Creole culture in the country.

          She was awarded the title "Queen of Brukdown", received the Order of the British Empire for promoting Creole culture and music, and was named the Brukdown Artist of the Year in 2004. She was honored as National Hero in 2016 by the National Institute of Culture and History.

          Early life

          Lila Genus Martinez was born on 21 Oc