Music
Chispa: From Havana to Lima
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM8 pm From the Caribbean to South America, folkloric music is rich in history and tradition that derives from the impact and presence of African rhythms. For decades, these rhythms have left an indelible imprint on music around the world. When American jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie first started incorporating these Afro-Latino rhythms in the 1940s, a new musical art form was born, Latin Jazz. The first half of this concert focuses on salsa and Afro-Cuban inspired Latin Jazz, and features internationally acclaimed jazz musicians Bobby Shew and Doug Lawrence along with master (more...)
Siembra, Latino Theatre Season: Los Bufones
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM7:30 pm—Friday and Saturday 2 pm—Sunday A world premiere based on Velázquez’ mesmerizing paintings of jesters and dwarfs at the court of Philip IV of Spain, Los Bufones brings to life these fascinating individuals—comedians and outcasts, confidantes and spies—in a richly melodic new theatre piece, sung in Spanish with English supertitles. For the King’s Bufones, who are both adored and hated in the world of the court, each day is a striving for balance in a web of intrigues and ambitions. In musical solos and ensembles, they reveal (more...)
AMP Concerts Presents David Bromberg (Rental)
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM7:30 pm David Bromberg is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. An eclectic artist, he plays bluegrass, blues, folk, jazz, country and western, and rock and roll equally well. He is known for his quirky, humorous lyrics and his ability to play rhythm and lead guitar at the same time. Bromberg has played with many famous musicians, including Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, Jorma Kaukonen, Jerry Garcia, Rusty Evans (The Deep), and Bob Dylan. He co-wrote the song "The Holdup" with former Beatle George Harrison, who played (more...)
Chispa: Frank Leto Concert for Children
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM9:30 am & 11:00 am Award-winning composer and early-childhood educator Frank Leto has a calm and natural way with children. He inspires them to move expressively and sing along joyfully with his original compositions. Teachers, parents and students will participate enthusiastically to Frank’s multicultural, interactive music. It is fun for young and old alike. His concerts, accompanied with live music and performances by Pilar Leto, create a fun and educational one-hour concert. $7 To make your reservations call (505) 889-5386 or e-mail musicalventures@gmail.com For a PDF with (more...)
Rainbow Studio Theater Presents Roots Revival Revisited (Rental)
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM10:30 am – Thursday & Friday (Student performance) 8 pm – Friday & Saturday (Public performance) 2 pm – Saturday (Public performance) In a library in Anywhere, USA, students learn about their past history, origin, and culture from a larger-than-life, animated Big Book of Stories that pays homage to the oral history tradition of blacks in America. The Griot (also known as the school librarian) uses a backdrop of high-energy music, dance, and spoken word to take these unwitting students, who initially think they “know it all,” (more...)
Chispa: A Mariachi Valentine’s, Featuring Reynaldo Maestas
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM2 pm Mariachi singer Reynaldo Maestas, Baila! Baila!, and Mariachi Tapatio perform romantic music and dance for Valentine’s Day, delighting audiences with amazing colors, tantalizing rhythms, quick footwork, and powerful vibratos. The concert will include a set of “Canciones de Amor” in both English and Spanish; duets will feature the beautiful vocals of members of Mariachi Tapatio and Reynaldo Maestas. $22
Albuquerque Latin Valentine Love Fest
Domenici Education Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM7 pm to 12 pm Whether You are a Couple, Single or a Student, Valentine’s Was Made For Salsa! Join us Tuesday, Feb 14th, 2017. Enter the magical Valentine's atmosphere with live music from the 3 piece ensemble, Empire Strings and enjoy live salsa by Ivon Ulibarri & Cafe Mocha throughout the night! There will be plenty of dance performances, dessert, drink & fun for dancers and spectators alike. We'll be celebrating Valentine's in the Grand Ballroom at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St. For (more...)
Chispa: New Latin Music Series, Palenke Soultribe
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM8 pm Palenke Soultribe (PST), a live electronic production collective based in Los Angeles, deconstructs Afro-Colombian rhythms and blends them with modern beats, catchy bass lines, and synthesized arpeggios. Always pushing the envelope visually and conceptually, the group represents a new generation of Colombian musicians ready to break all the rules. Watch them in action HERE. Opening for PST is Baracutanga, a seven-piece band – representing four different countries – that arranges traditional South American rhythms in interesting ways, such as huayño and cumbia with Middle-Eastern derbuka, (more...)
Chispa: Pimentel Concert Series, Pimentel Guitars 65th Anniversary
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NMThis event is sold out! 7 pm This concert, celebrating the 65th anniversary of Pimentel Guitars and presented in partnership with Pimentel Music, is a tribute to the late master guitar makers Lorenzo Pimentel and Agustin Pimentel. The ninth in the NHCC’s Pimentel Music Series, it will feature acclaimed guitarists in genres ranging from classical to popular to jazz to folk to flamenco, with a line-up including Mariachi Tenampa, Gustavo Pimentel, Dan Lambert and the Creatures of Habit, Ambrose Rivera with Trio Bravo, Harry Irizarry, John Truitt, (more...)
Aliento: Carnaval 2017, School Day Event
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM10 am The NHCC’s annual celebration of Carnaval is a dazzling spectacle of vibrant dance, engaging music, and beautiful costumes, featuring the band PANdemonium and the Odara Dance Ensemble and showcasing the Carnaval celebrations of Cuba, Trinidad, Brazil and New Orleans. This is a free event with registration. Limited availability. For a PDF with all of the education opportunities please click HERE. If you would like to register please click HERE. For more information please contact Elena Baca at ElenaD.Baca@state.nm.us or call her direct line at 505-383-4734