Ladysmith Black Mambazo
In 1960, Joseph Shabalala—a Black boy from South Africa—formed Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Against all odds, his group became an international phenomenon, singing a traditional music style called isicathamiya (Is-Cot-A-Mee-Ya), which developed in the mines of South Africa. Don’t miss this chance to see LBM at Albuquerque’s beautiful KiMo Theater! Get your tickets HERE!
Cedric Burnside
Grammy and National Heritage Fellowship-winning blues artist Burnside will play a night of sizzling Hill Country blues, influenced by artists like his grandfather RL Burnside (for whom he started drumming at age 13). Doors at 6:00, show at 7:00 for this great night of blues! Get your tickets HERE!
Tank & the Bangas
New Orleans’ own amazing Tank, the group’s lead vocalist, has voiced quirky raps, poetry, and rich melodies since 2013. They won the Tiny Desk Concert series in 2017 and vaulted to stardom (that Tiny Desk video now has 14 million views and counting). Don’t miss your chance to party with the Bangas, juiced by DJ […]
Nob Hill Shop & Stroll
Support local at the 30th Annual Nob Hill Shop & Stroll! Food, fun, shopping, activities and more. Find the perfect holiday gifts – and have a good time doing it! Visit https://nobhillmainstreet.org/shop-stroll/ for vendor details and event map.
2nd Annual Luminito Celebration
Enjoy music, biscochitos, a holiday mercado with local vendors, Matachines dance performances, holiday lights, and more at this FREE community fiesta! Celebrate the holiday season – and the ongoing friendly debate: Are they farolitos, or luminaria?
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Work off any Thanksgiving excess with some high-energy funk and soul vibes from Kevin “Kookie” Jones and Keeping Up with the Joneses! Live at Canteen Brewhouse!
Sanktuaree Bazaar + Grief Feast Fundraiser
Join EARTHSEED BLACK ARTS ALLIANCE and Unashay for an ingathering of community for a Sanktuaree Bazaar and Grief Feast Fundraiser. The Grief Feast will be a slow 5-course community ritual feast. Proceeds will be split between EARTHSEED BLACK ARTS ALLIANCE to the Tigre Baliando Memorial Fund, and Unashay Grief Sanctuary Offerings and Community Service for […]
Candlelight: Halloween Classics
Halloween classics in concert, by candlelight! Don’t miss this live, multi-sensory musical experience. Tickets and details HERE.
GZA and the Phunky Nomads
Don’t miss this chance to hear GZA, the “spiritual head” of the Wu-Tang Clan! GZA will be celebrating the 30-year anniversary of his classic album Liquid Swords. Get your tickets HERE!
Tracy Whitney at Smoky Note
Tracey Whitney brings her trio to the Smoky Note every Wednesday for a sophisticated evening of classic jazz and soul, at the historic premises of the former Monte Vista Fire Station Restaurant & Bar.