Global InformationBalam Ajpu information
Balam Ajpu | |
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| Origin | Guatemala |
| Genres | Indigenous Rap, Hip hop |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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Balam Ajpu is a hip-hop group from Guatemala, whose music is often in mostly Tzʼutujil and Spanish along with other Mayan languages, including Quiché (Kʼicheʼ) and Kaqchikel.[1] Their music is often about indigenous themes, struggles, spirituality and cosmovision. The group is produced by Danilo Rodríguez.[1] The members also run a school, Casa Ahau Escuela de Hip Hop, in San Pedro La Laguna, which combines lessons in hip hop with efforts to revitalize Mayan languages among children.[2]
- ^ a b Pskowski, Martha. "Meet Balam Ajpu, a Mayan Hip-Hop Trio That Proves Indigenous Art Transcends Folklore". REMEZCLA. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- ^ Barrett, Rusty (2016). "Mayan Language Revitalization, Hip Hop, and Ethnic Identity in Guatemala". Linguistics Faculty Publications. 72.