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!
Jazz Jammin’: Rodney Bowe Talks Jazz Origins and Local Jams
Kristin Satterlee talks with musician Rodney Bowe about the origins of jazz music as well as his favorite jazz jams here in Albuquerque.
One NM Gospel Concert Pays Tribute to Black American Experience
Kristin Satterlee talks with Las Vegas-based singer-songwriter Aria Gaston about the ways that gospel music is rooted in the Black American experience in advance of the 2024 One NM Gospel Concert.
Roots of the Dancehall Reggae Party
Get down with DeeCee’s Soul Shakedown! Roots of reggae and dancehall for your dancing delight… Free entry before 10 pm, $10 after.
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 […]
Byron Powdrell’s Got the Beat: On Educational Futures, Radio & R&B
Learn more about entrepreneur and change-maker Byron Powdrell in this UpLift Chronicles profile.
Leftover Soul with Wae Fonkey
Get your groove on at Albuquerque’s longest-running vinyl-only soul night! With special guest, DJ Wae Fonkey from Jemez Pueblo. Cover $5 at the door.
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
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.
Spring Break Youth Summit Workshop
Looking for something great to do over spring break? Join The Haven and Just-Us Collective for a Youth Summit and explore cell phone photography, urban farming, music production, and more! Free food for all, and gifts for youth participants.