Music
La Pasión de Mariachi: Salute to Mariachi History and Excellence
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM5:30 pm La Pasión de Mariachi is a celebration of the art form of mariachi. The purpose is to create greater awareness, understanding and appreciation of traditional and authentic mariachi music by providing insights into the music, band member make-up, and instruments. Mariachi groups, like orchestras, are typically comprised of 18 to 20 members; many of the instruments, such as the guitarrón, are unique to this form of music. Performances will demonstrate various styles within the genre, including son, huapango, and ranchera. There will also be a (more...)
Domingos en Arte, featuring Boleros al Atardecer
Patio | Fountain Courtyard 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States6 pm The NHCC’s new summer music and dance series in the Center’s enchanting Fountain Courtyard continues, presented in partnership with Melaza Music. Spend another Sunday evening with us enjoying live music, drinks, and the delicious Latin cuisine of Nob Hill’s Guava Tree Cafe. We have invited some of our musician friends, from the local community and outside, for lively summer get-togethers right next to the beautiful Rio Grande Bosque. Boleros al Atardecer is an evening dedicated to romantic Latin music, from boleros (Latin ballads) to Peruvian (more...)
AMP Concerts Presents Over the Rhine (Rental)
NHCC-Newsletter-November-2-307:30 pm Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist, named to Paste magazine's list of 100 Best Living Songwriters, began performing together in 1990 in local Cincinnati clubs and gathering places. Treating their listeners like family, Karin and Linford kept them close with simple candle-lit stages and playful handwritten newsletters, but it was the band’s songs above all that continued to draw in more and more committed fans. Karin's voice, full of longing and love, seeming to pierce the soul, has become the unmistakable focal point of Over the (more...)
Domingos en Arte, featuring Jesús Díaz y Su QBA
Patio | Fountain Courtyard 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States7 pm The NHCC’s new summer music and dance series in the Center’s enchanting Fountain Courtyard presents this season’s last concert, in partnership with Melaza Music. Spend a final evening with us enjoying live music, drinks, and the delicious Latin cuisine of Nob Hill’s Guava Tree Cafe. We have invited some of our musician friends, from the local community and outside, for lively summer get-togethers right next to the beautiful Rio Grande Bosque. Cuban-born percussionist, arranger, vocalist, and educator Jesús Díaz, a resident of the Bay Area (more...)
Bosque Chile Festival
11 am to 7 pm Join in the celebration of the chile harvest on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. This is a free event and festivities include entertainment, kids’ activities, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, beer, wine, and chef demonstrations. Check out this Bosque Chile Festival video HERE. Entertainment schedule: 11:00 – Leah Leyva & The Band (Blues/Rock) 12:15 – The West Wind Band (Country) 1:15 - La Chaparrita Monica Valdez 1:30 – Rebecca Arscott (Reggae/Pop) (more...)
Bosque Chile Festival Hot After Dark Concert, Featuring Soul Divine
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM7:30 pm The Bosque Chile Festival will still be “Hot After Dark,” as Soul Divine presents an encore performance of their wildly popular Earth, Wind & Fire tribute, sprinkled with all you would expect from this incredible, funk-filled group! Established in 1997, Soul Divine, with credits including James Brown, Lakeside, The Dazz Band, Sparx, and Lorenzo Antonio, and record label deals with Epic and Warner Bros., set the local scene on fire with its exciting brand of Latin and jazz-tinged R&B music and quickly established itself as (more...)
ABQ Latin Dance Festival 2016: Orquesta Canela with Special Guest Micky Cruz
6:30 pm to 12 pm Grab your dancing shoes and turn up the heat at the annual Albuquerque Latin Dance Festival! The four-day rhythm and movement celebration offers performances by world-class dancers as well as non-competitive dance showcases, parties, and workshops. Additional attractions include dance films, lectures, and live musical performances. The festival’s main concert on Saturday night features Orquesta Canela, a 14-piece all-women salsa band from Colombia, and Grammy-nominated artist Micky Cruz, for a magical night of music and dance on the NHCC’s Plaza Mayor. Founded (more...)
ABQ Latin Dance Festival 2016: Sunday Night Wrap-Up Party
Patio | Fountain Courtyard 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States7 pm to 11 pm Wrap up the 2016 Albuquerque Latin Dance Festival at the NHCC with a final evening of music and dance, featuring DJ Pancho, in the intimate atmosphere of the Center’s Fountain Courtyard. Presented in partnership with Guanábana Productions. $15
KumbaCarey: Afro-Dominican Traditions Across Borders, Congos & Salves
Patio | Fountain Courtyard 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Take a journey through the exhilarating soundscape of Afro-Dominican music, which extends way beyond the renowned merengue and bachata. Come enjoy and dance to the sounds of congos and salves, two of the numerous Afro-Dominican musical and dance traditions that are a cultural treasure not well-known outside of the Dominican Republic. The evening begins with a lecture-demonstration of congos and salves music and dance by KumbaCarey's director Pedro Raposo and co-director Maria Terrero, featuring local Albuquerque percussionists and singers. It ends with a (more...)
Aliento: Jesús Muñoz Flamenco, íntimo, School Day Event
Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM10 am Jesús Muñoz is recognized for his deep understanding of cante flamenco and his improvisational control over rhythm. His company is known internationally for its dedication to preserving the traditional improvisational philosophy of flamenco dance and music. This is a free event with registration. Limited availability. For a PDF with all of the education opportunities please click HERE. If you woujld 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