The Lost Songs of Wanaragua: Nelsy Herrera Eli LaBan 2023-11-10 | Wanaragua is a dance performed by the Afro-Indigenous Garifuna people across the Caribbean Coast of Central America manifesting a history of resistance against colonizers. However, due to the lack of standardized Garifuna language education, the songs are now at risk of disappearing. Nelsy Herrera sings two songs in the community of Triunfo de la Cruz.This series aims to record these songs and the people who sing them so the tradition lives on.
Singing Wanaragua in Batalla, Gracias a Dios Eli LaBan 2024-10-07 | Wanaragua is a dance performed by the Afro-Indigenous Garifuna people across the Caribbean Coast of Central America manifesting a history of resistance against colonizers. However, due to the lack of standardized Garifuna language education, the songs are now at risk of disappearing. This series aims to record these songs and the people who sing them so the tradition lives on.
Cantos de Wanaragua en Batalla, Gracias a Dios Eli LaBan 2024-10-07 | Wanaragua es una danza ejecutada por el pueblo garífuna, afro-indígenas de la costa caribeña de Centroamérica, manifestando una historia de resistencia contra los colonizadores. Sin embargo, por causa de una educación estandarizada y colonizadora, el idioma y las canciones Garífuna están en grave peligro de extinción. Esta serie tiene como objetivo registrar estas canciones y la gente. quién los canta para que la tradición siga viva.
Las Canciones Perdidas de Wanaragua: José Tai Angel Blanco Eli LaBan 2024-09-17 | Wanaragua es una danza ejecutada por el pueblo garífuna, afro-indígenas de la costa caribeña de Centroamérica, manifestando una historia de resistencia contra los colonizadores. Sin embargo, por causa de una educación estandarizada y colonizadora, el idioma y las canciones Garífuna están en grave peligro de extinción. José "Tai" Angel Blanco, una de las últimas personas que recuerda las letras de las canciones en su comunidad de Tornabé, explica la historia de Wanaragua y el esfuerzo por transmitir la tradición a la siguiente generación. Esta serie tiene como objetivo registrar estas canciones y la gente. quién los canta para que la tradición siga viva.
Tai Canta Wanaragua en Tornabé Eli LaBan 2024-09-14 | José "Tai" Angel Blanco canta canciones de Wanaragua en la playa del pueblo de Tornabé en Atlántida, Honduras. Wanaragua es una danza realizada por el pueblo garífuna, afro-indígenas de la costa caribeña de Centroamérica, manifestando una historia de resistencia contra los colonizadores. Sin embargo, por causa de una educación estandarizada y colonizadora, el idioma y las canciones Garífuna están en grave peligro de extinción. Esta serie tiene como objetivo registrar estas canciones y la gente. quién los canta para que la tradición siga viva.
Tai Sings Wanaragua in Tornabé Eli LaBan 2024-09-14 | José "Tai" Angel Blanco sings Wanaragua songs on the beach of Tornabé, Atlantida, Honduras. Wanaragua is a dance performed by the Afro-Indigenous Garifuna people across the Caribbean Coast of Central America manifesting a history of resistance against colonizers. However, due to the lack of standardized Garifuna language education, the songs are now at risk of disappearing.This series aims to record these songs and the people who sing them so the tradition lives on.
The Lost Songs of Wanaragua: Gusunougati Castillo Quintet (English) Eli LaBan 2024-08-14 | Eufemio "Heñu" Castillo and his family singing group in Gusunougati are some of the last people in Honduras who remember the lyrics to Wanaragua songs. They are retired now, but they sang for over 3 hrs straight on the day we filmed, without repeating any song twice. We had to stop recording once we lost the sunlight, but they could have continued for hours more. Unfortunately, although Gusunougati is considered one of the last outposts of traditional culture, Wanaragua hasn't been performed there in years.Wanaragua is a dance performed by the Afro-Indigenous Garifuna people across the Caribbean Coast of Central America manifesting a history of resistance against colonizers. However, due to the lack of standardized Garifuna language education, the songs are now at risk of disappearing. This series aims to record these songs and the people who sing them so the tradition lives on.
Las Canciones Perdidas de Wanaragua: El Quinteto Castillo de Gusunougati Eli LaBan 2024-08-14 | Eufemio "Heñu" Castillo y su grupo de canto Wanaragua en Gusunougati son algunas de las últimas personas en Honduras que recuerdan las letras de viejas canciones de Wanaragua. Ahora están jubilados, pero cuando empezamos a filmar, cantaron por más de 3 horas sin repetir una canción. Finalmente, el sol se fue y tuvimos que salir, pero dijeron que podrían haber continuado por horas más. Muchas de las canciones no eran conocidas por ningún otro cantante del proyecto. Desafortunadamente, aunque Gusunougati es conocido como uno de los últimos centros de la cultura tradicional, Wanaragua no se ha representado allí en años.Wanaragua es una danza realizada por el pueblo garífuna, afro-indígenas de la costa caribeña de Centroamérica, manifestando una historia de resistencia contra los colonizadores. Sin embargo, por causa de una educación estandarizada y colonizadora, el idioma y las canciones Garífuna están en grave peligro de extinción. Esta serie tiene como objetivo registrar estas canciones y la gente. quién los canta para que la tradición siga viva.
Preserving Garifuna History: Víctor Virgilio López García Eli LaBan 2024-08-08 | Víctor Virgilio Lopez García is one of the most prolific Garifuna writers in Honduras. He was worked for decades to document the history of the Afro-indigenous Garifuna community before it disappears.
Preservando la Historia Garifuna: Víctor Virgilio López García Eli LaBan 2024-08-08 | Víctor Virgilio Lopez García es uno de los escritores garífunas más prolíficos de Honduras. Ha trabajado por décadas para documentar la historia del pueblo garífuna antes de que desaparezca.
EntrePovos 2024 Convening in Cali, Colombia Highlight Video Eli LaBan 2024-08-07 | EntrePovos brought together Indigenous and Afro Descendant organizations from across the world in Cali Colombia to exchange experiences, knowledge, strategies for organizational strengthening in order to build resilience amid growing marginalization of the communities.
The Lost Songs of Wanaragua José Tai Angel Blanco Eli LaBan 2024-05-08 | Wanaragua is a dance performed by the Afro-Indigenous Garifuna people across the Caribbean Coast of Central America manifesting a history of resistance against colonizers. However, due to the lack of standardized Garifuna language education, the songs are now at risk of disappearing. José "Tai" Angel Blanco, one of the last people who remembers the lyrics to the songs in his community of Tornabé, explains the history of Wanaragua and the effort to pass the tradition on to the next generation. This series aims to record these songs and the people who sing them so the tradition lives on.
Wanaragua in Triunfo de la Cruz Eli LaBan 2024-04-17 | Sorayda "Nelsy" Herrera, Jaima Aranda and Dixon Álvarez play Wanaragua songs on the beach of the village of Triunfo de la Cruz in Atlantida, Honduras. Wanaragua is a dance performed by the Afro-Indigenous Garifuna people across the Caribbean Coast of Central America manifesting a history of resistance against colonizers. However, due to the lack of standardized Garifuna language education, the songs are now at risk of disappearing.This series aims to record these songs and the people who sing them so the tradition lives on.
Wanaragua en Triunfo de la Cruz Eli LaBan 2024-04-17 | Sorayda "Nelsy" Herrera, Jaima Aranda y Dixon Álvarez tocan canciones de Wanaragua en la playa del pueblo de Triunfo de la Cruz en Atlántida, Honduras. Wanaragua es una danza realizada por el pueblo garífuna, afro-indígenas de la costa caribeña de Centroamérica, manifestando una historia de resistencia contra los colonizadores. Sin embargo, por causa de una educación estandarizada y colonizadora, el idioma y las canciones Garífuna están en grave peligro de extinción. Esta serie tiene como objetivo registrar estas canciones y la gente. quién los canta para que la tradición siga viva.
Las Canciones Perdidas de Wanaragua: Yofi Lambert Eli LaBan 2024-03-02 | Wanaragua es una danza realizada por el pueblo garífuna, afro-indígenas de la costa caribeña de Centroamérica, manifestando una historia de resistencia contra los colonizadores. Sin embargo, por causa de una educación estandarizada y colonizadora, el idioma y las canciones Garífuna están en grave peligro de extinción. En Punta Gorda, Roatán, la primera comunidad Garífuna en Centroamérica, la cantante Yofi Lambert te enseña algunas de las últimas canciones Wanaragua que todavía existen en la zona. Esta serie tiene como objetivo registrar estas canciones y la gente. quién los canta para que la tradición siga viva.
The Lost Songs of Wanaragua: Yofi Lambert Eli LaBan 2024-03-02 | Wanaragua is a dance performed by the Afro-Indigenous Garifuna people across the Caribbean Coast of Central America manifesting a history of resistance against colonizers. However, due to the lack of standardized Garifuna language education, the songs are now at risk of disappearing. In Punta Gorda, Roatán, the first Garifuna community in Central America, singer Yofi Lambert teaches some of the last remaining Wanaragua songs in the region.This series aims to record these songs and the people who sing them so the tradition lives on.
Common Phrases in Garifuna Eli LaBan 2023-11-20 | Learn some typical phrases in Garifuna, the language spoken by the Afro-Indigenous Garifuna people throughout the Caribbean Coast of Central America.
Frases Comunes en Garifuna Eli LaBan 2023-11-20 | Aprenda algunas palabras de vocabulario en garífuna, el idioma del pueblo Garífuna, un etnia afroindígena que vive en la costa caribeña de Centroamérica.
Palabras En La Lengua Del Pueblo Garífuna Eli LaBan 2023-11-15 | Aprenda algunas palabras de vocabulario en garífuna, el idioma del pueblo Garífuna, un etnia afroindígena que vive en la costa caribeña de Centroamérica.
Las Canciones Perdidas de Wanaragua: Nelsy Herrera Eli LaBan 2023-11-10 | Wanaragua es una danza realizada por el pueblo garífuna, afro-indígenas de la costa caribeña de Centroamérica, manifestando una historia de resistencia contra los colonizadores. Sin embargo, por causa de una educación estandarizada y colonizadora, el idioma y las canciones Garífuna están en grave peligro de extinción. Nelsy Herrera canta dos canciones Wanaragua desde la comunidad de Triunfo de la Cruz. Esta serie tiene como objetivo registrar estas canciones y la gente. quién los canta para que la tradición siga viva.
Village Words in Garifuna Eli LaBan 2023-10-23 | Learn some vocabulary words in Garifuna, the language spoken by the Afro-Indigenous Garifuna people throughout the Caribbean Coast of Central America.
Finca Calderas: Coconut Oil Made in Honduras Eli LaBan 2023-10-02 | Jairo Arriola, owner of Finca Calderas in rural Honduras, explains the Garifuna tradition of making coconut oil. Finca Calderas - Aceite de Coco 100% PuroSangrelaya, Iriona, Colón, HondurasEnvios a culaquier parte del pais+504-9493-4687 Móvil o Whatsapp
Las Canciones Perdidas de Wanaragua: Ramón Wistewa Castillo Eli LaBan 2023-09-20 | Ramón "Wistewa" Castillo es una de las últimas personas en Honduras que recuerda las antiguas canciones de Wanaragua, un tipo de música creada por el pueblo Garífuna que conmemora la resistencia contra los colonizadores. Este es el primer video de nuestra serie que documenta las canciones de Wanaragua y las personas que las cantan, en garífuna, inglés y español por primera vez. Al filmar esto, descubrimos dos palabras garífunas previamente indocumentadas: Güredibeigia (preparar o cultivar la tierra) y Haruwe (limpiar la tierra).Wanaragua es una danza realizada por el pueblo garífuna, afro-indígenas de la costa caribeña de Centroamérica, manifestando una historia de resistencia contra los colonizadores. Sin embargo, por causa de una educación estandarizada y colonizadora, el idioma y las canciones Garífuna están en grave peligro de extinción. Esta serie tiene como objetivo registrar estas canciones y la gente. quién los canta para que la tradición siga viva.
The Lost Songs of Wanaragua: Ramón Wistewa Castillo Eli LaBan 2023-09-20 | Ramón "Wistewa" Castillo is one of the last people in Honduras that remembers the old songs of Wanaragua, a type of music created by the indigenous Garifuna people that commemorates resistance against colonizers. This is the first video in our series documenting Wanaragua songs and the people who sing them, in Garifuna, English and Spanish for the first time. Through filming this, we discovered two previously undocumented Garifuna words - Güredibeigia (to prepare or cultivate land) and Haruwe (to clear land).Wanaragua is a dance performed by the Afro-Indigenous Garifuna people across the Caribbean Coast of Central America manifesting a history of resistance against colonizers. However, due to the lack of standardized Garifuna language education, the songs are now at risk of disappearing. This series aims to record these songs and the people who sing them so the tradition lives on.
Melannie Taylor: The Voice of ASD & Mod3 - Spiral Q InQbate Artist Profile Eli LaBan 2023-03-20 | A profile of performance artist and Spiral Q InQbate Fellow Melannie Taylor, and her Juneteenth installation about the mistreatment of women incarcerated in trailers during the covid pandemic.
Rwandas Craziest Designers: Ibisazi Designers Nyabyo Eli LaBan 2023-03-13 | In the hills outside Rwanda's capital Kigali, an avant-garde art collective is pushing the boundaries of creative expression.To learn more about Ibisazi Designers Nyabyo:ibisazidesignersnyabyo.com@ibisazi_designers_nyabyo
Puerto Rico by Drone Eli LaBan 2022-07-11 | Aerial shots from a road trip around PR - Cabo Rojo, Guavate, Boquerón and Rincón
What Is Community-Owned Wifi? Eli LaBan 2022-03-14 | Imagine accessing the internet for free on a network controlled by your own neighborhood. It’s not just a fantasy; Philly Community Wireless, and similar initiatives across America, are making community broadband a reality. Script coauthored by:Alex Wermer Colan - PCW Admin LeadAddie Baron - PCW Tech LeadEli LaBan - Animator, Video EditorTerry LaBan - IllustratorFor more info, check out phillycommunitywireless.org
The 6 Steps to Finding A Great High School Eli LaBan 2022-01-31 | Philadelphia high school students describe the process for researching and applying to high schools. Created for GreatPhillySchools's 2021 High School Fair.
Philly Community Wireless Eli LaBan 2022-01-10 | Imagine accessing the internet for free on a network controlled by your own neighborhood. It’s not just a fantasy; Philly Community Wireless is making community broadband a reality. Starting with Norris Square in the Kensington neighborhood, PCW is working to bring community controlled mesh networks to Philadelphia. Join the movement to make the dream for free community-owned equal-access internet for all a reality. Visit phillycommunitywireless.org to learn about how you can get involved and get connected.
Spiral Q & West Powelton In The Streets: Keeping The Cultural Legacy Eli LaBan 2021-09-08 | A community drum line and an activist theater collective celebrate 25 years of partnership, parades and giant puppets in the streets of West Philly.
Convening of Afro-descendant Organizations Eli LaBan 2021-07-03 | Representatives of Afro-descendant organizations gathered for an exchange of experiences and learnings during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a series of dialogues between indigenous and Afro-descendant peoples, and civil organizations.Music by Bensound.com
Broadcasting Live: Underground Arts Eli LaBan 2021-05-16 | A behind-the-scenes look at a group of Philly experimental bands coming together for a virtual livestream performance after more than a year of coronavirus lockdown, hosted by Underground Arts. Featuring:Ghösh - ghosh.bandcamp.comSour Spirit - sourspirit.bandcamp.comManikineter - manikineter.bandcamp.com
The Story of Philly Elmo Eli LaBan 2021-03-18 | Philly Elmo became a local celebrity after a video of him dancing in front of a dumpster fire went viral. He often appears with drill teams throughout the neighborhoods of Philadelphia, and rose to prominence during the protests and rallies during summer of 2020. This short documentary tells the story of the man behind the mask, and how his experiences growing up in North Philly lead to the emergence of Philly Elmo.
North Philly Drone Eli LaBan 2021-02-18 | Took my drone out to a classic North Philly abandoned building. Music - Smif-n- Wessun - Stand Strong
How to Count in Ulwa Eli LaBan 2021-02-13 | The endangered Ulwa language is only spoken in the tiny town of Karawala, on the remote Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua. Learn how to count to 10 in this indigenous language that was only identified in the 1980s! Part 4 of the Learn to Count in an Endangered Language video series produced in the indigenous ethnic communities of Nicaragua. (Reupload from 2017)
#JoyToThePolls Election Defenders Press Conference Eli LaBan 2021-01-16 | During the 2020 Election, millions risked their health + gave their time to ensure that all who wanted to vote, could. Pritty and the rest of the Philly puppets at the forefront of the rallies that ensured that every vote was counted bring you this press conference live from Four Seasons Total Election Defending.Director- Donna OblongataCamera - Michael Long, Eli LaBanEditor- Eli LaBan
BUILD Organizations Reflect on the COVID-19 Pandemic Eli LaBan 2020-12-07 | Indigenous, Afro-Descendant and Traditional organizations of Ford Foundation's BUILD program reflect on their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, and strategize to build solidarity for the future.The Building Institutions and Networks (BUILD) initiative is a five-year, $1 billion investment in the long-term capacity and sustainability of up to 300 social justice organizations around the world. BUILD support aims to strengthen these institutions, making them more effective at achieving their core missions, and reducing inequality in all its forms.
Oni Face Visualizer Loop Eli LaBan 2020-10-28 | A ferocious animation loop visualizer. Music - Manga - Spaceghostpurrp
Kelly Drive Drone Demo Eli LaBan 2020-10-28 | Flying my Mavic Air 2 around Kelly Drive in Philly. Music - 9900 Haters On The Wall - Viper
Drone Demo: Wyncote PA Eli LaBan 2020-10-14 | My first drone edit, using my Mavic Air 2 in my neighborhood in Cheltenham.Music - What's Home Pt. 1 - MIKE
Riot Dent - Humble Trash Mine Eli LaBan 2020-08-31 | riotdent.bandcamp.comFirst visual release from an upcoming RiotDent (drummer for Sour Spirit) project. Philly industrial noise beats.Directed and Edited by Eli Laban (IG: @EliLaban)@RiotDent@SourSpirit
Save Your Soles Promo 2020 Eli LaBan 2020-08-25 | Commercial produced for Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health's Save Your Soles campaign.
Super Power VFX Reel Eli LaBan 2020-07-21 | The results of my quarantine training, and a steady diet of After Effects.
The Last Days Eli LaBan 2020-07-18 | A hand-drawn dystopian animation featuring my favorite Philly soda - pineapple Day's. Part of my process of learning to animate my own drawings, let me know what you think.
Overboard Solutions Explainer Video Eli LaBan 2020-07-09 | I animated this explainer video for Overboard Solutions' Safety Management Platform illustrated by Breakthrough Visuals.
Breakthrough Visuals Graphic Recording Eli LaBan 2020-04-29 | Graphic recorders use words and images, created in real time, to capture live events. By making the big ideas visual, graphic recording and facilitation increases engagement, opens the door to innovation and fuels organizational growth. I'm teaming up with Breakthrough Visuals to produce animated explainer videos to promote your businesses.For more info or inquiries - elilaban.com and breakthroughvisuals.com
On The Run From Homophobia Eli LaBan 2020-04-23 | "Jesse" fled to Rwanda from his home in neighboring Uganda after facing government persecution for working with the LGBT community. In Uganda, people accused of homosexual acts can be imprisoned for life, and allies face similar risks. Persecution of the LGBT community and homosexual acts only started in much of sub-Saharan Africa under European colonial rule, with the laws remaining in place even after independence. In many pre-colonial societies, including Uganda, homosexuality was widely accepted and even practiced by kings.This video uses an alias to protect the identity of the interviewee, the interviewee is not shown in any footage.
Indigenous, Afro Descendant and Traditional Organizations Exchange 2019 Eli LaBan 2020-04-13 | Recognizing Our Practices and Knowledge: An Exchange Among Indigenous, Afro Descendant and Traditional Organizations - This convening, hosted by the Ford Foundation in Mexico City, brought together representatives from communities around the world to share experiences and strategies related to organizational sustainability among each other, supporting organizations and donors.Music from bensound.com and Audio Archive
