New Mexico Black Leadership Council

Tag: live music

  • 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.

  • Afriquerque: The Dee Brown Situation

    Afriquerque: The Dee Brown Situation

    Albuquerque resident, UNM grad, and singer/songwriter Dee Brown describes his music as “all things soulful” – so come get your soul fed at this free show!

     

    Check out more info on the Afriquerque series at NMAAPAC HERE. Doors at 6:30, show at 7:00.

  • Kiran Ahluwalia

    Kiran Ahluwalia

    Kiran Ahluwalia has one two JUNO (Canadian Grammy) awards for her open-hearted vocals.

    With guitarist husband Rez Abbasi leading her band, Kiran has traveled the world bringing together the disparate traditions of Indian music, West African Blues and Jazz – as she and Rez, her born in India, he in Pakistan, have personally crossed ethnic and religious lines together.

    “I’ve taken aesthetics I love such as blues, Malian styles, and of course Indian forms and mashed them together in my own way,” explains Ahluwalia.

    Doors are at 6:30 and tickets are $35. Get yours HERE.

  • Nob Hill Rt 66 Summerfest

    Nob Hill Rt 66 Summerfest

    Mark your calendar for the Nob Hill Summerfest! A mile of music stages, shopping, food, and drink to heat up your summer fun. Check out the city event page for all available details.

    Main Stage- Central Ave. and Girard Blvd. 

    Wellesley Stage- Central Ave. & Wellesley Dr. 

    East Stage- Central Ave. & Graceland Dr. 

    NM Jazz Festival Stage- Central Ave. & Carlisle Blvd. 

  • Sihasin & Lindy Vision

    Sihasin & Lindy Vision

    You don’t wanna miss this exciting lineup – duo Sihasin, from the Diné Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona, and black native sister band Lindy Vision from Albuquerque (called “One of the most vital and promising bands in the state” by Luke Henley at the Santa Fe Reporter)!

     

    STANDING tickets cost $15 in advance, $20 day of show (plus service charges). SEATED tickets cost $20 (plus service charges). The room will be divided to allow for a block of unobstructed seats with room for people to stand and dance.

    Get your tickets HERE!

     

  • Afriquerque: Casey Lafferty

    Afriquerque: Casey Lafferty

    Prepare to tap your toes and sing along at an evening of the blues!

    Kansas-born Albuquerque singer Casey Lafferty will be joined by a four-part ensemble for this FREE night of music and fun.

     

    RSVP HERE!

  • Etana

    Etana

    Singer-songwriter Etana has been nominated for two Grammys with her powerful voice. Her chosen name means “the strong one” in Swahili. Don’t miss the chance to hear this internationally known Jamaican artist and get down on Tumbleroot’s dance floor!

     

    Doors at 6:30. Tickets $25 for this 21+ show. Get yours HERE.

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