Traditional Mayan Music of Guatemala with Musica Maya AJ

A modern interpretation of Mayan music by Musica Maya AJ using reconstructed traditional instruments. Filmed at Centro Cultural La Azotea in Antigua, Guatemala.
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[@CarlaSophiaa]

It is a blessing to be Guatemalan 💟

[@maurixiogarciasanchez2278]

Yeah babe.

[@Quetzalioshun]

Agreed! No matter how much we’ve been through ♥️

[@LuisRamirez-qz2qt]

Glad to be a Marine But more glad to be born in a beautiful Country like Guatemala

[@bishopdominus5940]

I have a project on Guatemala and my three categories are music, events or festivals, and legends anything you people can tell me about those three categories?

[@Kuroiiyami]

Yes indeed it is ❤️

[@digidestinAndrew777]

Im myan and guatemalan so awsosome to see my peoples music played so well. Im living in wisconsin adopted from guatemala when i was a baby . Awsome ☺

[@thomasstack4119]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Midwesterncowboyy]

Dude that's pretty much exactly the same as my mother, I'm mixed so I'm black, a tad bit of white and mayan/Guatemala, I really want to learn but my culture(s) :)

[@claudiamunoz5582]

I would love to know you're story as I'm searching for mines.

[@MariaSanchez-hs9hv]

Same here I’m adopted too from Guatemala.

[@UnKNown-sk5gh]

Are we the same person because thats exactly happened to me haha

[@abbyroad108]

Im mayan and was born in guatemala. I was adopted to sweden, but i's great to see that the mayan ways still active and cherished

[@myanoel0]

Sweden?! that's crazy and so cool. I was adopted into the the United States and Ive always wondered where all those children who were placed for adoption went when Guatemala's embassies still operated.

[@KateSliver]

Question, did you ever feel different growing up? Do you have a tight bond with your adoptive parents ?

[@eilisburke7621]

@@KateSliver Born in Guatemala and adopted to USA. I have an amazing bond with my adoptive parents. They made me feel like one of their own. My siblings (non biological) are my siblings. My mom is my mom and so is my dad. I was accepted as their own and I feel like them. I feel proud to be Guatemalan and USA. There are so many cultures and people in the USA that i didn't feel out of place.

[@toribriggs7412]

I was adopted from Guatemala when I was 2 years old and I want to learn more about my roots. I really enjoyed this video. :)

[@antoniocamposeco9334]

You wil know a lot of a culture if you want, I promise you, you will be in touch with you tribe.

[@benjis4098]

same! I was 8 months really trying to connect to my roots more

[@numinous_void1191]

i was 6 months old! i really wanted to know and connect with it too. i pretty sure im k’iche’ but i really want to learn more.❤️i really hope i can connect with it again.❤️

[@myanoel0]

i was adopted at 11 month. After listening to traditional Korean and Chinese music, I too wanted to listen to the sound of my people.

[@LIZZARDMUSIC]

Same only I was 6 months. Goodluck with everything!

[@a.reyhernandez2572]

Nacido en USA Pero Soy guatemalteco de corazon Chapin para siempre mi patria la llevo en mi corazon

[@vladimirzedong1801]

Simon

[@Parra2409]

No sabes como se llama el instrumento que lo hacen girar al principio ?

[@caballoloco9953]

The Mayans are very spiritual and ceremonial, their music can be ritualistic and soul full. Mostly sad since the conquest but lately has shown a happier revival full of energy and the excitement of nature and mother earth. This natural hand nade instrument reflect the harmony and melodies of their environment. Chirimiya and Tzijolaj, pottery whistles caracol shells -winds- maracas made of Jicaras and Teconate gourds filled with pebbles or seeds. Turtle shells, the Tum drums, marimba -percussion- among other diverse and exotic instruments. Thanks for the video, great sound and colorful nature scene.

[@harverc229]

Caballo Loco we aztecs are better than mayans

[@marlona5205]

wow wow miguel, sounds like inferiority complex. no need for that, grow up be and be a man

[@methodius8472]

@@harverc229 The Aztec's accomplishments pale in comparison to the Mayans' accomplishments. Your ancestors managed to enrage your fellow Native American brethren of other tribes to join with the Spaniards (not that many Spaniards were completely innocent, but it showed just how awful the reign of the Aztecs really came to be), because of how ruthless your civilization was, your ancestors' ceremonial sacrifices were cruel.

[@kakashivazi4932]

@@harverc229 no reason for the divide we’re all native. But we accomplished way more than the Aztecs. Our civilization spread all through Central America up to North America. We created the calendar, we were some of the greatest most precise mathematicians/astrologists, we built dozens and dozens of amazing cities and archaeologists say there’s definitely more to discover. We even predicted how chaotic 2020 would be. I’m sorry but our accomplishments were much greater than the Aztecs.

[@radioheadlover09]

the marimba was created by africans

[@oqsajec]

Great to hear joyous melodies from my People. So much sadness and death over the centuries and genocide from the cartels in recent past. So few of us left, we must pass our traditions and music to the younger generations.

[@samsmith1377]

This is sad. Your heritage must go on. Humanities across the globe must learn to bolster each other for our common need for survival

[@juanferrero2009]

Saludos desde Colombia hermanos! Que orgullo ver esta muestra de conservacion de herencia cultural tan hermosa!

[@sg8652]

Gracias, concervamos nuestras tradiciones y con orgullo de ser Mayas! Saludos desde Guatemala🇬🇹💙⚪💙

[@Bass_Outlaw]

@@sg8652 Nos vemos en colombia pronto hermano!

[@aydancasey819]

All music of the ancient world is amazing. From that of the Toltecs to those from the land of sumer

[@Thetatteddad6000]

Wow I’m late to the party lol I am Guatemalan and full Mayan and I would love to meet other people who are Mayan and Guatemalan themselves

[@chemabravo1386]

I love being guatemalan

[@maurixiogarciasanchez4549]

Chema Bravo who cares

[@madisonbossen8633]

Chema Bravo me too!

[@chemabravo1386]

Madison Bossen hola

[@madisonbossen8633]

Chema Bravo hola

[@chemabravo1386]

Madison Bossen como esta

[@elbarto9633]

Just recently discovered my heritage as an adopted lady. This video brings me joy and discovery.

[@dayrirecinos761]

Proud to be Guatemalan

[@felipelopez8676]

d Dios escucha el sonido de la tierra, por eso ama Guatemala.

[@brianneperez6987]

I felt my vibration go up. Wow! I am a proud chapina!

[@scorpi0moon106]

Thank you for posting this Amazing video it was very spiritual and beautiful I am Guatemalan and I hadn't felt such good energy like this, I appreciate what you did!

[@kali.whodances709]

Precioso encuentro!! Gracias!! me hace llorar su musica. Light and Peace.

[@antonioelchapin9416]

viva Guatemala

[@Sugarskulls_forever]

Your ancestors call to you. So happy to see that we are embracing our roots. Blessings to you all!

[@fedora296]

Hermosa tierra que ha dado la mas hermosa de la gente morena como la tierra que vendice con su fruto. pais de la eterna primavera y corazones francos, y manos abiertas siempre listas para alludar y darse en el verso que viene del corazon del pedro la maria que representan los colores de nuestra amada Guatemala ZACANECO DE CORAZON capitalino de naciencia.

[@GNeis7345]

God Bless Our Ancestors < The Mayas

[@bodyboardingchronicles602]

Am En E!

[@Mistybrooks84]

Housekeepers. O U T

[@ghostsomni]

Im Mayan Native, and adopted by my parents and they’re always wanting me to be curious, and if I wanted to learn about my culture they even have dresses, worry dolls, etc so I can see the culture. I was curious on how the music is, and it’s so interesting and peaceful to hear :)

[@KarlaGarcia-xn6wp]

Beautiful Mayan group and nice video thanks for posting.

[@threeicys]

Fantastic! This music has such depth and breadth - intoxicating.

[@vatoloco.5026]

Hi beautiful saludos.AGUACATAN HUEHUETENANGO GUATEMALA.

[@marianodeleon4759]

love these i am mayan

[@DARKMOON2002]

me to I am Guatamalian

[@nativez1182]

Same :)

[@vladimirzedong1801]

Soy guatemalteco

[@A7xchick215]

so beautiful 😍

[@ThisClayman]

muy bello, me encantó!

[@borntexan9780]

Que lindo se Guatemalteca!

[@sergiomaldonado1083]

Que chingoneria felizidades

[@FoxyAndFierce77777]

Beautiful music! Part of my roots trace back to Guatemala ♥️

[@carlosvogt21]

Viva Maya!!!

[@Chipito2005]

Being Maya born in huehuetenango, Guatemala i wish to go back and visit one day

[@iru43v3r6]

GRACIAS MIS ANCESTRES PODEROSOS TE ESTRANO LEVANTA TU GENTE ANCESTRES DEVINOS LOS QUIERO MUCHO MI PEDASOS DE ORO Y CRYSTAL LOS AMO MUCHO PA QUE SEPAN

[@robertgoldthorpe1652]

Loved it 👏👏👏 🙏💚🌍🙌

[@Ayala-99]

My Mayan blood comes from Mexico but I see us all the same, we’re all Indigenous brothers and sisters ✊🏽

[@Martialartskaratetv]

✊🏽❤

[@pastelbabi8885]

Being a Guatemalan is lovely

[@5amian639]

The people who live like this are the most happiest people in the world❤️

[@ONYXCON]

Very super sonic! We LIKE!

[@jiratchayachoksawangnetr2604]

So good 👍

[@TinaTina-wt5wu]

My son has autism and is guatemalan I will always let him kno the wonderful history of his dads side he automatically connects to this

[@antoniorojas1254]

GOD. BLESS U

[@filippo_random_phil]

awesome

[@adolfogarcia6499]

Esto me asé recordar amis abuelo el tum i la chirimilla me siento orgulloso de ser sangre maya

[@iamedyson]

That's freaking awesome

[@juannavarijo6326]

Bonita música ✨❤️💫🙂⚡️🔥👌⚡️❤️💫!

[@rubyhernandez4418]

México

[@anitabilek7155]

Dear, Thomas Stack, heartly thanks for this clip. May God will bless us all. Greets to you and your family.

[@brownhawk415]

My country

[@Niar_Production_Official]

bonito

[@randyferwerda9153]

I love being Guatemalan too.

[@noissouza]

Muito cultural gostei muito

[@Mistybrooks84]

A year later.

[@osmarsagastume9619]

I am a mayan.. from Guatemala

[@profesorgomez8882]

GONGRATUKATIONS! a renaissance of the mayan music Thanks

[@soiledelf5231]

It is a blessing to be cuban..

[@marcoslopez5795]

Why cuban? This is guatemalan

[@nyclee9133]

Fire

[@absaloj]

FIREEEEEE!!!!!!

[@artequum7580]

Mooi Music

[@vanuziacarneiro8417]

Vibrações auricas divinas captadas instantaneamente transcendental transmutador Alegria pura energia. Gratidão Infinita. 1221 15/09/2018 Lauro de Freitas Bahia Brasil Uhuuuuu

[@uristmcary]

they boppin

[@imnotdone3813]

A puchis!!!... Dedicated to my abuelita..2.20.15

[@adrianquinton2008]

The first part gives me chills because it sounds a little scary like something you would find in a horror movie but it’s beautiful nonetheless

[@vivamusvitae1559]

Would you be able to tell me what instruments they are using?

[@Mistybrooks84]

A year later, exactly.

[@jedhawkins1769]

What are those spinning things? I really love the rhythm they are making.

[@mrmister1657]

Jed Hawkins I’m not sure what it is either but it seems similar too a bullroarer instrument

[@chunksinfante1789]

Yeah

[@minut0987]

Ahhh my ancestors!! :)

[@cheesssyyy6694]

How wonderful our culture is .

[@pedrofrancisco7155]

What is the second flute like intstrument? Cual es el 2do instrumento tipo flauta?

[@rubyhernandez4418]

Mexico

[@freakingtv2343]

I fell in love with the music. Would it be far fetched to inquire a CD of their music? Where can I possibly purchase it to listen to all the time?

[@ltnova4917]

this is more of a culture thing like a practice they do to connect with there gods

[@gabriellanicole4888]

Wow so amazing

[@elgato_01]

Long live Guatemaltecos

[@panchovilla9965]

Un dia bonito quando si recredon! Que paso!!!

[@Bass_Outlaw]

Dude what? I cant wait to go to Guatemala.

[@Bass_Outlaw]

@Helen Estrada Haha thank you Helen! I'm definitely going to do both. In fact, my plan is to cross the border and make one cool video about the Pre-Hispanic culture and one awesome video about the Spanish colonial culture. Whatever happens, I'm prepared to have my mind blown!

[@Bass_Outlaw]

@Helen Estrada claro que si. el respeto no es algo que se puede fingir. ;)

[@ivanpetryshyn]

these are the sounds of the Aliens' spaceships coming...

[@angelramirez6444]

lol

[@rubyhernandez4418]

Mexican singer

[@Vamshi_Stambamkadi]

💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@parmaxolotl]

what's that saxophone thing called at 3:12

[@starwisdomuk7442]

Es música maya ??! Waw primera ves que escucho tenemos mayas en mi país pero no tenemos artistas que hagan música :( gracias por demostrar su talento ✨✨✨🤲🏼

[@danielcolome7197]

Orale

[@nolifeking7160]

Je suis maya ^^

[@aidanegron]

Can I use this music for a non- profit video featuring a Guatemalan street vendor?

[@elenacorvera434]

I’m mixed with a whole bunch of things but my dad is Guatemalan and he told me we’re the originals, full blood Mayan. Wish he was an actual father, maybe I would’ve known my culture. But for now I’ll look and search myself.

[@RyverBlu]

I'm half Guatemalan(other half German, Norwegian, and Irish), and I never got to meet my father because he wasn't a good guy and got deported back to Guatemala and my mother has only told me that according to him, my family is Mayan. I grew up in the States and can't even speak Spanish, but one day I hope to find my family in Guatemala. I feel like half of me is missing.

[@cheesssyyy6694]

@@RyverBlu I'm also half Guatemalan ( Also Half Korean ) My mother is a full blood Mayan and My father is full Royal blood Korean which means I would technically be a princess but I also feel like im missing half of me I lived like a Korean my whole life and want to live like my mom did as a little girl . I want to meet my family in Guatemala since I can speak Spanish Mandarin Korean and English . I hope I will soon.

[@naomiestrada4430]

@@RyverBlu You have a very similar story to mine. My mother (white-danish) and father (mayan descent) got divorced when I was 5. I always knew I was half Mayan/Guatemalan. My father was not the best man and he was also deported to Guatemala while groqwing up. I recently found out he passed away in a fatal accident in Guatemala and I feel like part of me is gone/missing because I never got to "hear" his side of the story and be a part of that side of my family. I am on the search for answers and my roots...I know my ancestors have been guiding me to find my roots and assisting me to dive deeply into my heritage. I am wanting to learn the traditional mayan language (K'iche') instead of spanish (I was bilingual up until the age of 6 or 7 then lost it due to assimilation and my mother being white). Take care and know your ancestors are with you and know you are not alone. Many blessings to you!

[@Mistybrooks84]

Wu6u.

[@victorcastro9168]

Ola

[@Emma-mx8lu]

1:28

[@7_.7.320]

guatemalans and mayans unite

[@juanbalan1760]

Cuando Corazón del cielo creó la tierra y la abuela Ixmucane hizo al hombre

[@juanbran1397]

Juan Balan la diosa ixmucane paisano

[@Mistybrooks84]

504.

[@Mistybrooks84]

Never saw it. We were not. I N C L U D E D.

[@Tramaineguitar]

Anybody know what the instruments are called that they are spinning? Thanks 🙏🏻

[@Mistybrooks84]

S C E N E.

[@SO-nz5tj]

They made over 10 instruments thats ill

[@dr.wagner216]

This sounds somewhat western.

[@Fkcyeah]

You sound somewhat deluded. You white people wanna take credit for everything.

[@cheesssyyy6694]

@@Fkcyeah i- YOU DID THEM SO DIRTY 😂 thank you tho

[@thewarriorofdubstep]

In what way or manner?????

[@soiledelf5231]

damn cars in the background and shit lol

[@Mistybrooks84]

Im like... tiani!!!! And then tiani came.

[@Jaakkorocks]

Mayas rule in Age of Empires 2

[@stanleyprince5585]

De cuál parte de Guatemala es esta música?

[@maurixiogarciasanchez2278]

Del Quiche.

[@Quetzalioshun]

The white peoples in the background look 👀 perplexed 🤔 😝

[@caina.c.a2185]

i'm not guatemalan but i am salvadorian plus this band is from el salvador it is just in guatemeala

[@asianthor]

Explain