Performance and Discussion with Mayan Hip Hop Artists BALAM AJPU
Balam Ajpu is a musical project created by Mayan hip-hop artists from the land referred to as Guatemala. The goal of Balam Ajpu is to combine Mayan spirituality with art and to achieve a fusion between indigenous Cosmovision/worldview and music. The musician refer to their creative work as "downloads" that they received through a series of ceremonies with spiritual guides. They are part of the movement that is recovering the ancestral wisdom that the Conquest tired to silence, relying on ancient art and combining it with contemporary trends. The lyrical content is based on a theological investigation in the Mayan language and culture of Tz'utujil, evoking pre-hispanic music mixed with universal rhythms and influences.
This event is presented by the UCLA Department of World Arts and Cultures.
Event Date: Monday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m
Venue: Kaufman Hall, Room 208
Price: Free
Kaufman Hall is located in North Campus off of Sunset Boulevard.
Parking is available in lot 4.
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