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Leela Vernon, Belizean musician and cultural conservationist (died 2017)

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Leela Vernon

Belizean musician and cultural preservationist (1950–2017)

Leela Vernon MBE 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…
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October 21

Day of the year

October 21 is the 294th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 71 days remain until the end of the year.
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