Lex Hixon Center for Contemplative Studies

We are immensely grateful to the director, Dr. Alejandra Gómez Colorado, and the staff of the National Museum of World Cultures for their kind collaboration on this important project for us at the Lex Hixon Center for Contemplative Studies. Thank you to all the soloists and groups who accepted our invitation to host this first edition of the World Sacred Music Festival in Mexico City. And our special gratitude to Ahmed al Jerrahi, musical director of the Nur Ashki Jerrahi Sufi Order of Mexico, for his inspiration in creating this event and giving it the best possible form and sound. See you next year, as we celebrate the second edition of the World Sacred Music Festival together.
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[Sacred World Music Festival hosted by the Lex Hixon Contemplative Studies Center at the National Museum of World Cultures]
Participant Iskcon México
The music of the Hare Krishna community, featuring traditional Hindustani musical instruments such as the tabla and harmonium, as well as mantra chanting, is an important part of this tradition's devotion. Chanting the Hare Krishna mantle is considered a direct means of connecting with divinity. Several of the community's musicians have studied in India.

Babou Diebaté, from Senegal, participant of the first edition of the Sacred World Music Festival hosted by the Lex Hixon Contemplative Studies Center at the National Museum of World Cultures in Mexico City's Historic Center.
In Africa, there is a tradition of troubadours known as "griots." Griots preserve stories and poetry, often set to music. They are also considered intermediaries between the physical and spiritual worlds and, as such, participate in traditional rites and ceremonies. Babou Diebaté is a griot originally from Senegal and a player of the kora, one of the most sophisticated handmade musical instruments in the world, both in its musical capabilities and the depth of its tradition.

[Sacred World Music Festival hosted by the Lex Hixon Contemplative Studies Center at the National Museum of World Cultures]
Participant Mahdi Ayoubi, daf (frame percussion) virtuoso Mahdi Ayoughi, who has brought this music to venues around the world. Persian classical percussion Master from Teheran. Director of Navaye Mehr, music group whose repertoire includes Sufi pieces and beautiful Iranian music.