Making the most of humble beginnings, Mohobub began playing percussion at an early age and established himself as a musician in the rapidly evolving Dangriga music scene in Belize. He joined Punta Rock creator Pen Cayetano in the first Turtle Shell Band in the late 70's and became the band's first...
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Making the most of humble beginnings, Mohobub began playing percussion at an early age and established himself as a musician in the rapidly evolving Dangriga music scene in Belize. He joined Punta Rock creator Pen Cayetano in the first Turtle Shell Band in the late 70's and became the band's first "official" turtle shell player.
The band gained an increasingly large following as Belize, caught up in pre-independence, nationalist fervor became more appreciative of homegrown roots music.
in the early 90s, Mohobub began a solo career, often singing as a special guest in various bands and continually touring. During this time he experimented with various beats and honed his own distinctive sound, which is a reflection of his Rastafarian beliefs combined with a strong sense of Garifuna culture.
This conscious approach to music has resulted in a more laid back, less aggressive interpretation of Punta Rock, a sound which has been described as having a touch of Latin flavor added to Garifuna roots and influenced by Reggae.
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