Sunday 3:00-5:00 PM...Main Auditorium
"Ancient Mayan/Aztec Spiritual Music"   (workshop fee $10)

Traveling back in time to the golden age of Ancient America; Xavier Quijas Yxayotl, (pronounced-chi-oatyl) a direct descendant of the Huichol Indians, brings the ancient rhythms, spirit, and energy of the indigenous people of this continent back to life. With music coming from a source within his spirit, he transcends the ages by allowing his ancestors to breathe life into his instruments. The music flows in his veins with the blood found in the clay of mother earth. His ancestors guide him through the spiritual world and in harmony together they create a bridge between the worlds.

The feathers, drums, rattles, and clay flutes are brought to life with the music flowing thru communicating with the Great Spirit to heal ones mind, body, and soul. The music is meant to arouse the sleeping spirit inside of all people. It is a time to remember. It awakens a world long forgotten by modern day societies. Through his heartfelt gratitude of life's love and wisdom he empowers and encodes his music as he sings to mother earth. His music cannot be explained by mere words alone. It's meant to be seen, to be heard and to be felt by humanity. Discover and feel this gift the ancients have brought through Xavier to activate the spirit dormant inside of you. The message he brings to the world, thru his music, is a true gift from the Creator. He was born to do this, it's his mission in life, the music was meant to never be forgotten.

Experience the magic of thousands of years of knowledge and the secret sacred sounds of ancient Aztec and Mayan Civilizations as few have ever heard.

Xavier was an absolute hit in 2005 and 2006, one of the most spiritual and wonderful musicians and performers and individuals to ever appear at the Expo. Prepare to be transported to an ancient world of mystery and magic, to a performance of dimensional alchemy and transformation straight from the pages of ancient Codexes, thought lost, and clay flutes carrying the energy of the ancients. This extraordinary event is only $10.

Xavier Quijas Yxayotl was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco of Huichol heritage (his indigenous name, "Yxayotl," is Nahuatl for "tears"). Originally an artist, in the 1970's he left city life and moved to the mountains of Jalisco and Nayarit, Mexico to live with his Huichol relatives and the Tepehuanes people. There Xavier studied and played ancient instruments, participating in ceremonies and rituals. He developed a passion for making museum quality indigenous instruments - Mayan and Aztec drums and flutes, turtle shell drums, log drums, rattles, gourds. Xavier has spent most of his life constructing and playing these instruments. He says "All that I do comes from a spirit within me, music is a live representation of nature. In looking at my cultural roots and music roots, I realize music crosses all barriers! It was at this time that I decided to form a group and name it America Indigena. The group is composed of people who share my musical sentiments". During their travels of concerts and ceremonies they interpret the authentic music of the Mayans, Aztecs, Tarahumaras, Yaquis, Tepehuanes and Huicholes. Xavier also sings in Tarahumara and his native Huichol and Nahuatl Languages. "The concerts are not just for entertainment. I give them a special message with serious significance" he says. "Through them I express the origin and true meaning that exists in that "hidden" world unknown to the generations of our times - this is an ancient music for new generation. I hope that with my music I am able to bring you at least a little of the force of our ancestors, and I hope to captivate your soul and your spirit!"

In 2004, Xavier performed for the opening ceremony for the Nobel Peace Prize giving blessings to the Dalai Lama, Michael Gorbachev and Jimmy Carter!

You may purchase Xavier's CDs in Booth 101, or outside the Main Auditorium on Sunday afternoon.

Do not miss this rare opportunity to be transported to another world, through space and time to the roots of your own soul, to merge and mingle with the sounds and dances of the Goddess. We are thrilled and honored that we can offer this event to the Expo. Don't miss it!