Balam Ajpu (original) (raw)

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. Their music is often about indigenous themes, struggles, spirituality and cosmovision. The group is produced by . The members also run a school, , in San Pedro La Laguna, which combines lessons in hip hop with efforts to revitalize Mayan languages among children.