Ikar Ejékat Uziga

From our ancestors to the world.

Art inspired by our pre-Hispanic heritage.

Meet the Musicians

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Ikar Ejékat Uziga is a world music collective celebrating traditional sounds and ecological awareness through innovative musical expression.

Ikar Ejékat Uziga musicians performing together in nature with traditional instruments

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Gustavo Eduardo Pineda

Percussionist, flutist

Gustavo Pineda Nolasco. Born 1962. Lawyer, Mayan priest. He was a member of several folk music groups, including: Sinti Tecan (1980), Zunca (1985), an...

Dagoberto Alcides Torres

Percussionists

Education: Bachelor of Arts (Theater specialization), National Center for the Arts (CENAR), El Salvador. 1973–1975 Classical guitar studies with Maest...

Juan Méndez

Flutist

Pending

Mauricio Lopez Guillen

Vocalist

Agronomist, musician, and researcher-performer of pre-Hispanic aerophones listed in the Inventory of Movable Cultural Assets of the Republic of El Sal...

Danilo Villalta

Percussionist, flutist, vocalist

Danilo Villalta, licenciado en Artes Plásticas con especialización en cerámica, ha desarrollado investigaciones sobre instrumentos musicales de origen...

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2015

Foundation

Ikar Ejékat Uziga was born from the vision of preserving and sharing the ancestral sounds of indigenous cultures. Our first gathering brought together musicians passionate about pre-Hispanic instruments and world music.

2017

First Album Release

We released "Tierra Viva," our debut album celebrating the connection between music and nature. The recordings took place in sacred natural sites, capturing the essence of the living earth in every note.

2019

European Tour

Our music crossed oceans as we embarked on a transformative tour through Spain, France, and Germany. We connected with diverse audiences, sharing the universal language of ancestral sounds and ecological consciousness.

2021

Ecological Initiative Launch

We launched "Futuro Ecológico," installing wildlife cameras in protected natural areas. This initiative bridges our music with active environmental conservation, allowing people worldwide to witness the living earth in real-time.

2023

Glifo Arte Podcast

We began our podcast series, creating a space for intimate conversations about music, culture, and the earth. Each episode invites listeners into our world, sharing stories, wisdom, and the sounds that shape our journey.

2026

Identidades Sonoras Platform

We launched this digital platform to share our complete story, instruments, music, and ecological mission with the world. A space where ancient sounds meet modern technology, inviting everyone to join our journey.