New Mexico Black Leadership Council

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  • Open Space Juneteenth

    Open Space Juneteenth

    Celebrate at an all-ages, family-friendly open space party! Live music, storytelling, a dance class, poetry, food trucks, face painting from Arveyah Williams, and free Juneteenth shirts (while supplies last). FREE (but you can register HERE).

     

    Tentative Schedule:

    8 AM: Juneteenth Hike

    10 AM: What Happened to Blackdom? By Dr. Timothy E. Nelson

    1 PM: Anthems of belonging: For New America – Hakim Bellamy

    2 PM: African Storytelling by Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley

    2:30 PM: Hands-on Crafts by Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley

    3:30 PM: Poets & Conservation Carnivale

    5 PM: B-Boys/B-Girls

    6 PM: Sweet Roll

    6:45 PM: DaJerney

  • Michael Franti & Spearhead

    Michael Franti & Spearhead

    Bring your own blankets and chairs for an Memorial Day evening of family fun! Enjoy globally known musician Michael Franti, plus Santa Fe Brewing beer and food vendors. Click HERE for tickets and details.

  • Divide and Dissolve

    Divide and Dissolve

    Don’t miss this chance to experience the dense, dissonant sounds of Australian instrumental doom metal artist Takiaya Reed, a saxophonist and guitarist of Tsalagi and African-American heritage. Divide and Dissolve’s music protests white supremacy and colonialism while celebrating ancestors and Indigenous land.

    Get your tickets HERE.

  • The Marley Brothers: Legacy Tour

    The Marley Brothers: Legacy Tour

    Don’t miss this historic tour featuring Bob Marley’s sons Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani, and Damian. They’ll celebrate the reggae icon’s legacy with covers and their original music.

     

    Get your tickets HERE.

  • Acute Inflections

    Acute Inflections

    NYC’s “Jazzy R&B Duo” is coming to Albuquerque for an intimate, playful show of their signature “Soulful Sounds.” Get your tickets HERE!

  • Afriquerque: Stephen “DeWave Peace” Williams

    Afriquerque: Stephen “DeWave Peace” Williams

    Versatile guitarist Williams will wow you with music ranging from R & B to Funk, Jazz to Country, and more. “DeWave” has played locally at the New Mexico State Fair, Balloon Fiesta, Hotel Andaluz, and various concerts and casinos.

     

    Doors at 6:30. Tickets are $25. Get yours HERE.

  • Caribbean Celebration

    Caribbean Celebration

    In honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, head outside for a thrilling Caribbean Celebration at Manzano Mesa Park. Entertainment includes DJ La Ruda, Vibestrong, Elovated Roots, Boomroots Collective, and DJ Ernesto – PLUS cuisine, clothing, drinks, and more!

     

    Check it out HERE!

  • AfroMundo Festival Begins

    AfroMundo Festival Begins

    In its first two years, the annual AfroMundo Festival has become a favorite. Be sure to check out the third annual festival, “Maroons, Rebels, Dreamers & Visionaries,” including live music, films, food tastings, and more!

     

    The full 2024 lineup, with daily events from April 13 to 20, is on AfroMundo’s website, or check out the individual events on our April calendar. All events are free and open to the public.

    *AfroMundo Festival 2024 graphic “Bold Futures” by artist Lauryn Mills Bohannon.

  • One New Mexico Gospel Concert feat. Aria Gaston

    One New Mexico Gospel Concert feat. Aria Gaston

    Don’t miss the premier gospel event of the year! The OneNM Gospel Concert will get you up on your feet and singing along. This year’s headliner is award-winning Las Vegas NV performer Aria Gaston, with beloved local talent onstage as well!

     

    Did we mention this amazing show is FREE? Come together with people of all faiths to celebrate the history and power of gospel music. You won’t regret it!

    Let us know you’re coming! Register HERE. Doors open at 2:30, show starts at 3:00.

  • AfroMundo Festival: Nidia Gongóra in Concert

    AfroMundo Festival: Nidia Gongóra in Concert

    Grammy-nominated singer, composer, tradition-bearer, folklorist and champion of the Pacific coast’s Afro-Colombian cultural heritage Nidia Gongóra will perform music that blends the music of her native Timbiquí with other world genres.

     

    Tickets are FREE! Get yours HERE.

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