Carlos Mejia

 

Carlos Mejía (b. 1957) is a master musician, a mentor of young musicians, and a cultural activist specializing in Mayan culture, the Guatemalan marimba, and other instruments.  He was born in the Maya K’iche’ (or Quiché) community of Guatemala.

 

At the age of 12, Carlos joined a professional marimba ensemble at the Hotel Mayan Inn.  While in high school, he enrolled in … Read More