Steel Pulse
Roots reggae band Steel Pulse responds to global affairs with a mission to better humanity through music. On their twelfth studio album as on their first, the band engages with topics of global racial injustice and human rights. They leverage a four-decade reggae career to encourage all people to reject false ideals and set higher […]
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Take in the torch-bearers of New Orleans jazz! The Preservation Hall Jazz Band has been at the beating heart of New Orleans music for more than 60 years. The history they were founded to preserve is a vibrantly living history. Be part of it!
Gladys Knight
Seven-time Grammy winner Gladys Knight graces the Albuquerque stage!
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin
Join an accomplished live band and astounding vocalists to enjoy all your favorite Aretha hits, including “Natural Woman,” “Think,” “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me,” “Chain of Fools,” and of course “Respect,” plus many more!
The Chocolate Factory Presents: Club Noir
Enjoy a show of Jazz, Funk, and Soul at the Albuquerque Social Club, featuring an incredible ALL-BLACK cast!
Love and Luther: the Music of Luther Vandross
Celebrate Black History Month and Valentine’s Day at the African American Performing Arts Center! Albuquerque’s finest musical artists will honor the romantic musical achievements of Luther Vandross. Pre-show cocktail hour available for an additional fee.
MonÁxi free concert
Prepare yourself for a unique concert experience that will cleanse you and allow you to reset your vibration. MonÁxi’s name means “Daughter of the Earth” in the Kimbundo dialect. Her music, a unique combination of soulful vocals and rhythms from the Djembé drum, is deeply grounded in her Angolan Motherland.
The Jam Session: A Jazz Artist Incubator
Join Rodney Bowe and Paul Gonzales to demystify the jazz session so you can feel confident improvising with other jazz artists. What are the rules and protocols you need to know to make fantastic music together? Singers and players at all levels are welcome! $100 ($90 for Outpost members). Get your tickets for the class […]
Thokozani Mhlambi at Main Library
Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to experience Mhlambi’s gorgeous and haunting baroque cello and vocals! Mhlambi uses his art and exhibitions in order to convey African stories and philosophies. He has created his own distinctive presentations that blend engaging performances with critical thought. Learn more, watch a video, and register to see Mhlambi HERE.
BIPOC, the Blues, and a History of Shared Traditional Expression
An intimate, free event with Levi Platero and Jacob Shije, hosted by Lamont Pearley. Through dialog and musical performance, the three will highlight the connections and influences of Black and Indigenous musical expression in the blues. Register HERE for more info, and to receive updates and changes to the program.