Music

Yankwik Xiwitl/Aztec New Year

10 am Kalpulli Ehekatl, Kalpulli Izkalli, y Danza Mayahuel invita la conformidad de Danzas Aztecas de NM y la comunidad a celebrar Yankwik Xiwitl/Año Nuevo Azteca/Mexika Azteca New Year. Join us for a Mexika (Aztec) New Year ceremony, ushering in Chikome Akatl/Año Siete Carrizo/Year Seven Reed. The schedule is as follows: 10 am—Arranging the tlamanalli/ofrenda/offering 12 pm– Mitotiliztli/Danza/Ceremonial dance If you wish to donate flowers, please bring them to the NHCC before 10 am. For more information call Kalpulli Izkalli at: 452-9208 or 804-4602. Kalpulli Izkalli—“Celebrating 20 (more…)

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26th Annual César Chávez Day March & Fiesta

March—10:30 am Fiesta—12 noon-3:30 pm Civil rights and labor leader César Chávez was born on March 31, 1927 in Yuma, AZ. Every year since his untimely death in 1993, the Recuerda a César Chávez Committee has commemorated the birth of this humble civil rights leader by marching in his honor and celebrating his life with music, dancing, poetry and enjoyable, culturally enriched activities for children. Our event is designed to educate the entire family about César Chávez and the farm worker movement. The Recuerda a César Chávez

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Música del Corazón: Una Velada Nuevomexicana

7:30 pm  Free ticketed event; tickets available one hour before performance The UNM Robb Trust and the NHCC invite you to an a vast and varied medley of old and new music, including: New and old music and generes Ballads–both medieval and modern An ever-evolving lyric tradition Hybrid Indo-Hispano music 18th-century court music Evolving strains of pop Locally adapted música ranchera Featured artists are: David F. García Gregorio Gonzales Rafael Herrera Lone Piñon Lara Manzanares Jeremías Martínez Brenda M. Romero With a guest appearance by Frank McCulloch For

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5th Annual South American Folk Fair

2 pm The 5th Annual South American Folk Fair seeks to unite Albuquerque’s South American community in a day of cultural experience and connection through music, dance, and food. The festival will feature traditional food and folkloric dances from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú and Venezuela. Headlining the event will be Houston-based Pachangara, under the direction of Venezuelan percussionist Gerardo Araujo. Added attractions for the entire family include free face painting and dance workshops for all ages. $14 in advance, $16 day of show w/ $2

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Ballet Folklórico Santa Fe and the NHCC Present Traditions! Folklórico Dance Spectacular

2 pm & 7:30 pm Mainstage evening show begins at 7:30 pm, with a pre-show live mariachi concert beginning at 6:30 pm in the lobby and moving to the auditorium at 7 pm. Come early and enjoy a full night of music and dance! Traditions is a folkloric dance showcase featuring three New Mexico ensembles, including Ballet Folklórico Santa Fe, Albuquerque’s Grupo Folklórico Desoluna, and northern New Mexico’s Baile Ilusión, accompanied by Banda Neluayotl from Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. The participating groups will focus on presenting traditional pieces

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Pimentel Concert Series: Gustavo Pimentel

7 pm Albuquerque master guitarist Gustavo Pimentel (“The Guitarist”) has been exposed to the finest exemplars of guitar music since childhood, beginning his studies in 1974 in the studios of Pimentel & Sons Guitarmakers. He graduated in 1995 from Mexico City’s prestigious Estudio de Arte Guitarrístico. Internationally recognized as a classical guitarist, he has performed in Spain and Germany as well as Mexico City. He has a following throughout Albuquerque and surrounding areas of aficionados of all genres of guitar music, with emphasis on classical guitar. His

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David Crosby & Friends (Rental)

7:30 pm Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Crosby is heading out on tour this fall. Crosby will be joined by the “Lighthouse” band to journey down a new four-way street that brings his music to life with new spirits. $58, $68, $78, VIP packages are Sold Out All prices include a $1 per ticket donation to the Guacamole Fund, plus applicable service charges The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to

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Carnaval 2019: with PANdemonium and Odara Dance Ensemble

7:30 pm 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. Carnaval, the festive season occurring before Lent in many countries, including Latin American and Caribbean nations as well as parts of the United States, is one of the world’s most widespread celebrations and one of its biggest parties. Among the guidelines that the Performing Arts program

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New Mexico Philharmonic: The Latin Spirit!–RELOCATED

Due to facilities issues in the Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts at the NHCC, this performance will not take place at the NHCC. To learn more about the new location, please visit: https://nmphil.org/event/the-latin-spirit/ 3 pm New Mexico Philharmonic presents The Latin Spirit! Roberto Minczuk Music Director Villa-Lobos Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4, Golijov Last Round, lbert Divertissement, Bizet Carmen Suites 1 & 2 Heitor Villa-Lobos merges Baroque and Brazilian essences in the impressive and innovative final suite of his renowned Bachianas Brasileiras. Golijov ‘s 1996 homage to

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