1950 - 2017
Leela Vernon Belizean Musician
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Leela Vernon is a member of the following lists: 1950 births, Members of the Order of the British Empire and Belizean musicians.
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Details
| Birthday |
21st October, 1950
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| Birthplace |
Adjacency Zone, British Honduras-Guatemala border
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| Died |
19th February, 2017
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| Place of Death |
Belize City, Belize
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Nationality |
Belizean
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| Occupation Text |
musician, cultural preservationist
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Year(s) Active |
1987-2016, 1987–2016
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Leela Vernon MBE (21 October 1950 – 19 February 2017) 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.
