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Leela Vernon
Belizean musician and cultural preservationist (–)
Leela Vernon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lila Genus Martinez ()21 October Adjacency Zone, British Honduras-Guatemala border |
| Died | 19 February () (aged&#;66) Belize City, Belize |
| Nationality | Belizean |
| Occupation(s) | musician, cultural preservationist |
| Years&#;active | – |
| Notable work | Ah Wah know who seh Kriol Nuh Gat no Culcha O, Lan a di free (National Anthem) |
Leela VernonMBE (21 October – 19 February )[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 She was honored as National Hero in by the National Institute of Culture and History.
Early life
Lila Genus Martinez was born on 21 October near Punta Gorda in a disputed border region, now known as the "