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Leela Vernon
Belizean musician and cultural preservationist (1950–2017)
Leela Vernon | |
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| Born | Lila Genus Martinez (1950-10-21)21 October 1950 Adjacency Zone, British Honduras-Guatemala border |
| Died | 19 February 2017(2017-02-19) (aged 66) Belize City, Belize |
| Nationality | Belizean |
| Occupation(s) | musician, cultural preservationist |
| Years active | 1987–2016 |
| Notable work | Ah 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.
Lila ‘Leela' Genus Vernon - The Historical Marker Database
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 Belize History Association SUGER