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Carlos Daniel Balam

Musician, composer, cacao and temazcal ceremonies leader, 
social activist

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Carlos was born in Atlixco in Mexico. he’s a creator and a leader of Cardan Balam project, Temazacalero and lover of Mayan culture.

In a young age his path crossed with Wixárika shamans and since then he follows a spiritual and self-growth path, traveling around the world and hosting shamans and Hikuri ceremonies in his own ceremonial space in Playa del Carmen, leading cacao events, temazcals and performing concerts.

After travelling around the world, Carlos realized that the biggest shaman and one of the greatest power in his life are his ancestral roots, family and especially his grandmother from Oaxaca. She's coming from Mizteca culture, and taught him about connection to natural world and power of healing. 

He is a co-founder of Colectivo Cultura Ancestral foundation and representative of the authentic Wixárika, Mexicas and Mayas shamans.

He and his family are working to preserve Mayan lands and inheritance, supporting local communities and eco building around Yucatan.

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