• KumbaCarey: Afro-Dominican Traditions Across Borders, Congos & Salves

    Patio | Fountain Courtyard 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States

    6:30 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, NM

    10 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

  • Aliento: Jesús Muñoz Flamenco, íntimo

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    8 pm both days Jesús Muñoz Flamenco’s new production, íntimo, takes you deep into the heart of the company to reveal never-before-seen works.  Join the cast as they take you on an intimate journey through the heart of Andalucia. Presented in partnership with Casa Flamenca. For more information on Casa Flamenca and pre-sale tickets, please visit casaflamenca.org. $25, $40, $50, $60, $75 w/ $5 discount for seniors/students

  • ¡Globalquerque! School Day Event

    10 am ¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico’s Eleventh Annual Celebration of World Music and Culture,  Performers are Anda Union (Mongolia) / Femina (Argentina) 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

  • ¡Globalquerque! 2016

    4 pm Tickets will be available at the gate today, September 24th, starting at 4 pm ¡Globalquerque!, New Mexico's 12th Annual World Music & Culture Celebration, returns to the National Hispanic Cultural Center on September 23 and 24, 2016. This year's festival features three stages of music from five continents over two nights. Relax in the intimate courtyard setting of the Fountain Stage, enjoy larger bands in the state-of-the-art 691-seat Journal Theatre, or dance to groove-heavy world music on the Plaza Mayor’s outdoor Festival Stage. General admission tickets (more...)

  • Globalquerque 2016 Free Global Fiesta

    Plaza Mayor

    10:30am - 4pm A free fun-filled day for all ages packed with educational workshops, hands-on art activities, films, and performances.  Join us for a variety of international dance classes, a chance to play with circus equipment and musical instruments from around the world, food and crafts for sale in the Global Village, free entrance to the museum, and more!  For the full schedule, visit here.

    Free
  • Festival Ballet Albuquerque Presents Dracula, A Love Story (Rental)

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    Saturday-Sunday, October 1-2, 2016 7 pm—Saturday 2 pm—Sunday Back by popular demand and just in time to kick off the Halloween season, Patricia Dickinson Wells brings Bram Stoker’s macabre novel Dracula back to the stage for two breathtaking performances of a fully realized dance rendition, Dracula, A Love Story. Festival Ballet Albuquerque, also known for its critically acclaimed productions of Firebird Ballet, The Nutcracker Ballet in the Land of Enchantment, Billy the Kid, Coppelia, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performs a truly 21st century version of the (more...)

  • Chispa: Bohemia Viva

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    7:30 pm—Saturday 2 pm—Sunday Bank of America Theatre—Saturday; Visual Arts Sculpture Garden—Sunday Argentina’s Luis Luján and Andrea Mottura perform timeless classics in Spanish, English, and Italian, as well as the duo’s original compositions, with guitar accompaniment by Luis. They have toured Latin America and Europe for the past four years, incorporating the stories of their travels to accompany their music. $17, with $2 discount for students/seniors/NHCC members

  • Chispa: Latin Diva Series, Las Migas

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    7:30 pm Formed as a flamenco quartet in Barcelona in 2004, Las Migas now performs a repertoire of “Mediterranean music,” including lively Latin rhythms and pensive ballads. The members, Alba Carmona, Marta Robles, Alicia Grillo and Roser Loscos, come from four cities spanning both the geography of Spain and its cultural diversity—Barcelona, Sevilla, Córdova and Lérida. The group has headlined at major theatres and world music festivals throughout Europe; the upcoming tour is its first in the U.S. Their new show, recently launched, begins with an intimate, (more...)

  • John Donald Robb Musical Trust: The Annual John D. Robb, Jr. Concert ¡¡Música del Corazón!!

    Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM

    3 pm This concert honors the contributions of John Donald Robb, Sr., former dean of the University of New Mexico’s College of Fine Arts and a recognized music pioneer. “¡¡Música del Corazón:  A Celebration of Nuevomexicano Music!!,” features performances by musicians of all ages who are linked to the Robb legacy. Presented in partnership with John Donald Robb Musical Trust. Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before concert