Senegalese Musician Momi Maiga Performs at Festival Cervantino in Morelos

Senegalese musician Momi Maiga brought a multicultural performance blending West African traditions with jazz and Mediterranean sounds to the Plaza General Emiliano Zapata Salazar as part of the 2026 Festival Internacional Cervantino. The event was presented by the Government of Morelos through the Secretariat of Culture.

It is a richness, because it gives to know melodies and sonorities that are not so known here, for example, in Mexico, Momi Maiga stated, as reported by morelos.gob.mx.

Instrumental Performance at Plaza General Emiliano Zapata Salazar

The performance featured the kora, an ancient African stringed instrument, played alongside the cello, the violin, yembe percussions, and the drums. The instrumentation delivered a varied sonic experience that kept children, adults, and seniors engaged throughout the set, according to official reports from the Secretariat of Culture.

Maiga emphasized that introducing different instruments and traditions helps broaden the musical sensitivity and understanding of audiences. Bringing another culture to a country allows listeners to discover new tones and fresh ways of thinking about music, the artist noted in statements provided by morelos.gob.mx.

Cultural Exchange and Upcoming Festival Events in Morelos

Beyond the musical presentation, the artist shared a message of peace and unity centered on the idea that cultural differences offer an opportunity to build connections through mutual respect. Through the Circuito del Festival Cervantino, Morelos functions as a gathering point for international artistic expressions.

The Secretariat of Culture encouraged attendees to review the official schedule and participate in upcoming events hosted across the state as the festival continues its run of family-oriented artistic programming.