Hip-Hop Workshop with “Fight the Power” Screening
NMPBS and NM Office of African American Affairs invite you to an evening of hip hop! First, an abbreviated screening of “Fight the Power,” episode two, followed by a hip-hop history workshop facilitated by Oriana Lee from Earthseed Black Arts Alliance. Light dinner will be provided after the workshop. Register HERE!
Joshua Redman at the Lensic
Acclaimed saxophonist Joshua Redman comes to New Mexico! Redman is joined onstage by Larry Grenadier, bass, and Marcus Gilmore, drums, playing compositions from three of Redman’s favorite musicians—Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, and Wayne Shorter. 3×3! Get your tickets HERE!
Music by Haitian Composers at Chatter
It’s a Pay-What-You-Wish Sunday at Chatter, with a special program featuring music by Haitian composers. Doors at 9:30, program at 10:30. Complimentary espresso bar (tips appreciated). Click on your chosen price to purchase tickets online: $1, $3, $5, $7, $9, $11, $13, $16, $20, $25 Program includes: Jacques Anderson Bernier Bernadette Stella Williams Jean Rudy Perrault Brother Malcolm Julio Racine Sonate à Cynthia Occide Jeanty Invocation Ludovic Lamothe Danza […]
Hamilton Opening Night
HAMILTON, the famed musical, finally arrives in Albuquerque! Showing from May 9 to May 28 at Popejoy. (May 10 currently has the best availability.) Get your tickets HERE!
Mala Maña: Rhythms of the African Diasporas (FREE show!)
FREE library show with Mala Maña, playing contemporary and folkloric rhythms of the African diasporas.
Alabama Gurlz Mother’s Day concert
VIZIONZ-SANKOFA presents a Mother’s Day concert featuring The Alabama Gurlz, May 14 at 2pm at Expo NM. $15 entry, $25 with meal. Butter’s Krusine will be serving: Garden Salad Blackened Chicken w/Brown Sugar Tomato Gravy over Rice Steamed Cabbage Candied Yams Cornbread Muffins Tea/Lemonade Vanilla or Chocolate Cake For more info call 505-506-1604. Get your […]
Rise & Vibes Roots & Reggae Music Festival
Three days of music and fun on the river in Aztec, NM! Proceeds support Pura Vida for Good.
Warriors of Afro-Peruvian Music (AfroMundo Festival event)
Two Grammy nominees — Charo Goyonehe, appointed Meritorious Person of Afro Peruvian Culture, and Rosa Guzmán, champion of Peru’s criolla music — fly in from Peru for a legendary concert with Freddy “Huevito” Lobatón, Master of of Afro Peruvian percussive instruments, and Yuri Juárez, Master of Afro-Peruvian folk guitar. Charo Goyonehe and Rosa Guzmán are […]