Garifuna-Ambassador Aurelio Martinez recorded the songs for 'Darandi' (which loosely translates as "Introduction") in Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios in Bath. The idea was to try and capture Aurelio's infectious live sound as good as possible, revisiting some of his favorite songs from his three decades spanning musical career, going from 'Yalifu', a lament from Martinez' debut album 'Garifuna Soul' about Aurelio's childhood separation from his father, to 'Landini', the swinging title track from Aurelio's third album. One could describe 'Darandi' as a 'Best Of' compilation, but it's also the perfect introduction to Martinez' oeuvre.