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SUMMARY:Reconnect with your inner peace!
DESCRIPTION:Cats and Crystals\, 7932 N Oak Trafficway\, KCMO\nBring your friends\, family\, or just yourself to settle into a moment of tranquility and collective positive energy. Whether you do your best meditating on a yoga mat\, pillow\, or chair\, we are ready to provide you with the opportunity to disconnect froom the hustle and bustle of everyday life and recoonnect with your inner peace.\nAn hour of meditation led by Internationally Renowned Musician Amado Espinoza.
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/reconnect-with-your-inner-peace/
LOCATION:Cats and Crystals\,\, 7932 N Oak Trafficway\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Traditional Music from the Andes Mountains
DESCRIPTION:KIMSA\, traditional music from the Andes mountains\, South America\, and Beyond!\nCome be a part of this unique cultural event that shares the universal language of peace through music!\nSunday\, October 6th at 4pm.\nCenter for Spiritual Living\n1014 W 39th St Kansas City\, MO 64111\nTicket price $25\nVenmo: @Amado-Espinoza\nMore info: (913)271-2347\nAmado Espinoza – flutes\, charango\nPedro Calderon – flutes\, guitar\nOscar Rios Pohirieth – Andean flutes.
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/traditional-music-from-the-andes-mountains/
LOCATION:Center for Spiritual Living\, 1014 W 39th Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
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SUMMARY:YOGA & LIVE MUSIC
DESCRIPTION:YOGA & LIVE MUSIC 🪈\nby Amado Espinoza\, Connecting to the Source\nAll-abilities yoga class led by special guest\, Karen Lisondra\, 500RYT\nSunday\, October 6\, 2024\n12pm-1:15pm\nLotus Care KC – 7001 N. Locust Street\, Suite C101\, Gladstone\, MO 64118\n816-533-4808 \nInfusing the essence of their ancestries into an all-abilities yoga class with live music\, Karen Lisondra\, a former teacher at Maya Yoga and a long-time guest instructor for Yoga at the Kauffman\, along with Amado Espinoza\, musician\, composer\, and native musical instrument maker\, reunite from their adventures to collaborate synergistically once again.  Amado has been on a journey through the jungles and high plains of Bolivia connecting to the mystical roots of Andean music. Karen has been connecting to her lineage by voyages to the Philippines and China\, where she studied Chen style tai chi and standing meditation (Zhan Zhuang) in Chenjiaguo\, the birthplace of tai chi.\nBy rooting to their source\, they hope to facilitate an authentic connection to yours\, by harmonizing with the body you inhabit and connecting with the healing power of nature through music.\nCost: $30\nLimited Space. Reserve your spot online under “events”.\nwww.lotuscarekc.com
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/yoga-live-music/
LOCATION:Lotus Care KC\, 7001 N. Locust Street\, C101\, Gladstone\, MO\, 64118\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ayllu´s Garden Concert
DESCRIPTION:Ayllu Presents: (October Garden Concert)\nJoin us on Saturday\, October 5th at 6:30 p.m. for a unique backyard garden concert in Shawnee\, presenting a new repertoire of heartfelt songs from Latin America. Limited tickets are available\, advance purchase or reservations necessary. There will be plenty of room for social distancing. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket\, beverages and snacks.\nTicket price $25\n(913)205-8700\nVenmo : @Pedro-Calderon-9\nWe will send you the address of the concert once reservation is made or tickets are purchased.\nMusicians:\nFedra Cooper – vocals\nAmado Espinoza – flutes\, charango\nPedro Calderon – flutes\, guitar\nNicholas Adam Baker – percussion\nSergio Ahumada – Bass\nSpecial guests:\nOscar Rios Pohirieth – Andean flutes.
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/ayllus-garden-concert/
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SUMMARY:KIMSA\, Musica Andina
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 4th at 6pm. Cafe Corazon – 110 Southwest Blvd\, Kansas City\, MO 64108\nGet ready for an unforgettable night of culture\, music\, and celebration at Café Corazón’s October First Fridays fiesta\, right in the corazón of Kansas City! We’re excited to showcase “ Sobre Nuestra Latinidad” a powerful Latinx photography exhibition\, while the incredible Grupo KIMSA keeps the party going with live music from all corners of Latin America. Indulge in delicious elote on a stick\, sip on refreshing cocktails\, and enjoy our signature coffee as you shop the creations of talented local vendors. Don’t miss out on a night full of flavor\, fun\, and community!\nAmado Espinoza – flutes\, charango\,\nPedro Calderon – flutes\, guitar\,\nOscar Rios Pohirieth – Andean flutes.
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/kimsa-musica-andina/
LOCATION:Cafe Corazon\, 110 Southwest Blvd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 6410831\, United States
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SUMMARY:The MISA CRIOLLA - Monday
DESCRIPTION:The MISA CRIOLLA of Ariel Ramirez is a work that exudes unbounded joy. It features an ensemble of wind and percussion instruments in the tradition of the mountains of Argentina and the exuberance of the Hispanic tradition.\nThe Summer Singers of Lee’s Summit will be joined in performance by Tenor soloist Daniel Baker\, a member of the William Baker Festival Singers\, and guest instrumentalist\, Amado Espinoza\, will be playing the charango\, a 10 string guitar from South America. They are also partnering with the Choral Foundation’s Spanish chorus\, Voces Festivas\, and guest percussion instrumentalists for the concert event.\nMonday\, July 29 at 7:30pm\nSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church\n416 SE Grand Ave\, Lee’s Summit\, MO 64063
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/the-misa-criolla-monday/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Lee’s Summit\, Mo.\, 416 SE Grand Ave\, Lees Summit\, MO\, 64063\, United States
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SUMMARY:The MISA CRIOLLA - Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The MISA CRIOLLA of Ariel Ramirez is a work that exudes unbounded joy. It features an ensemble of wind and percussion instruments in the tradition of the mountains of Argentina and the exuberance of the Hispanic tradition.\nThe Summer Singers of Lee’s Summit will be joined in performance by Tenor soloist Daniel Baker\, a member of the William Baker Festival Singers\, and guest instrumentalist\, Amado Espinoza\, will be playing the charango\, a 10 string guitar from South America. They are also partnering with the Choral Foundation’s Spanish chorus\, Voces Festivas\, and guest percussion instrumentalists for the concert event.\nSunday\, July 28 at 4pm\nSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church\n416 SE Grand Ave\, Lee’s Summit\, MO 64063
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/the-misa-criolla/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Lee’s Summit\, Mo.\, 416 SE Grand Ave\, Lees Summit\, MO\, 64063\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240720T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240720T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140303
CREATED:20240626T204827Z
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SUMMARY:Abrazos: World Folk Music
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the opportunity to hear the captivating sounds of Asia and South America played by Hong Kong-born pianist Po Sim Head and Bolivia-born multi-instrumentalist Amado Espinoza.\nThey blend their ideas and experiment with music genres from around the world. This has resulted in a truly unique and distinctive sound.\nJuly 20th at 7pm\nThe Greenwood Social Hall – 1750 Belleview Ave\, Kansas City\, MO 64108\nTickets: $25
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/abrazos-world-folk-music-2/
LOCATION:Greenwood Social Hall\, 1750 Belleview Ave Second Floor\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111-1531\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T110000
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SUMMARY:Iskay at Brookside Farmers’ Market
DESCRIPTION:“Iskay” is a duo based in Kansas City that plays traditional South American music. \nAmado Espinoza\, from Bolivia\, is a unique composer/performing artist specializing in the Bolivian Charango.  He is a unique performing artist that respects his folk traditions of the Andes Mountains\, while creating compositions that are sincere to his musical-wanderlust personality.  Playing over 40 instruments from all over the world. \nHe is joined by his musical brother\, Pedro Calderon (Peru) – flutes\, guitar\, vocals.  Pedro has lived and collaborated with many musical groups in Kansas City.
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/iskay-at-brookside-farmers-market-7/
LOCATION:HJ’s Community Center\, 6425 Wornall Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 641131\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240717T190000
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SUMMARY:Amado Espinoza KC Streetcar Celebration & Ride
DESCRIPTION:Artist Statement\nThe goal of this concert is to develop the Andean indigenous values of Ayni and Ayllu – reciprocity and community – through an interactive presentation of Andean and Amazonian instruments\, rhythms\, and song. Transporting the listener to the magical world of the Andes\, Amado and his guest will share how musical instruments have been fundamental in human beings’ relationship to each other and to the environment\, and in the well-being of our communities.  \nBy returning to the spiritual origins of music\, I reciprocate in a fundamental relationship to the planet– the primordial breath of the oceans\, the sounds of the rainforests; the construction of flutes using the clay of the earth\, the fire to transform them and give them purpose\, the offerings of music for rituals of Thanksgiving. However\, my music is more than folkloric. My spirit is not bound by frontiers or genres. My community is urban\, my art is inventive\, many of my tools only work if I plug them in. I collaborate with artists of different genres so my mission to promote the dignity of native instruments reaches new ears\, cultivating an organic root from the modern to the antique and diversifying our local musical landscape. Embracing technology does not make my intentions less “indigenous”. It enables me to create environments and musical textures familiar both exotic and familiar. I have journeyed throughout indigenous communities in South America to understand the cultural contexts of the instruments I play and use in my compositions. This resonates in my compositional work. There is joy\, lament\, prayer\, nostalgia\, empowerment in the songs that I compose. They are introspections on cultural mythologies and injustices of being colonized people. In collaborations rehearsals become journeys to transmit unified intentions more clearly.\nPerformance Date & Location |  KC Streetcar Celebration & Ride\nJuly 17\, 5:30 p.m. Starting at Union Station Streetcar Stop
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/amado-espinoza-kc-streetcar-celebration-ride/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240714T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240714T180000
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SUMMARY:Original and traditional music from the Andes
DESCRIPTION:Amado Espinoza\, Bolivian Multi-Instrumentalist/Composer\nA special day of Amado´s original and traditional music from the Andes mountains\, South America\, and Beyond!\nCome be a part of this unique cultural event that shares the universal language of peace through music!\nSunday\, July 14th at 4pm.\nCenter for Spiritual Living\n1014 W 39th Street Kansas City\, MO 64111\nTicket price $25\nVenmo: @Amado-Espinoza\n(913)271-2347
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/original-and-traditional-music-from-the-andes/
LOCATION:Center for Spiritual Living\, 1014 W 39th Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240713T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240713T150000
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CREATED:20240710T034906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T034906Z
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SUMMARY:Freestyle: ISKAY / Thayer Bray
DESCRIPTION:Freestyle returns July 13rd for a 2nd Saturday social featuring ISKAY\, music duo Amado Espinoza and Pedro Calderon\, and zine-making with Thayer Bray.\nAmado Espinoza is a unique performing artist\, composer\, and instrument maker from Cochabamba\, Bolivia\, who respects his folk traditions of the Andes Mountains while creating compositions that are sincere to his musical-wanderlust personality He is joined by his musical brother\, Pedro Calderon (Peru) who plays flutes\, guitar\, and vocals.\nCome and go as you please for a casual afternoon of zine-making and FREE coffee provided by Black Drip Coffee. Stay to listen\, tour the exhibition\, or drop by the library to make a zine.\nSaturday\, July 13\, 2024 from 1:00-3:00 PM\nCharlotte Street Campus (3333 Wyoming St)
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/freestyle-iskay-thayer-bray/
LOCATION:Charlotte Street\, 3333 Wyoming\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240706T210000
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SUMMARY:Ayllu's Garden Concert 2024
DESCRIPTION:Ayllu Presents: Vivir la vida (to live life).\nJoin us on Saturday\, July 6th at 6:30 p.m. for a unique backyard garden concert in Shawnee\, presenting a new repertoire of heartfelt songs from Latin America. Limited tickets are available\, advance purchase or reservations necessary. There will be plenty of room for social distancing. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket\, beverages and snacks.\nTicket price $25\n(913)205-8700\nVenmo : @Pedro-Calderon-9\nWe will send you the address of the concert once reservation is made or tickets are purchased.\nMusicians:\nFedra Cooper – vocals\nAmado Espinoza – flutes\, charango\nPedro Calderon – flutes\, guitar\nBrendan Culp – percussion\nSpecial guests:\nJesus Marquez – guitar\nSergio Ahumada – Bass
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/ayllus-garden-concert-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240622T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240622T200000
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CREATED:20240611T203109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T203329Z
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SUMMARY:Amado Espinoza returns to Kansas City for two shows with Ensemble Iberica
DESCRIPTION:Join Amado Espinoza\, Beau Bledsoe\, and Ezgi Karakus as they traverse the vibrant cultures of Turkey\, Spain\, and Bolivia.\nSat\, Jun 22\, 7:00pm – 9:00pm\nEnglewood Arts\n10901 East Winner Road Independence\, MO\n$25 per seat \n\nSun\, Jun 23\, 12:00pm – 1:00pm \nKansas City Museum\n3218 Gladstone Blvd\, Kansas City\, MO 64123\nSunderland Foundation Living Room – First Floor\nSpace is very limited\, and tickets are required.\nEnjoy a complimentary glass of wine (21 y/o+) or soda at Elixir\, located downstairs\, after the performance.\n$20 per seat
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/amado-espinoza-returns-to-kansas-city-for-two-shows-with-ensemble-iberica/
LOCATION:Englewood Arts\, 10901 E Winner Rd\, Independence\, MO\, 64052\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000
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SUMMARY:Iskay at Brookside Farmers’ Market
DESCRIPTION:“Iskay” is a duo based in Kansas City that plays traditional South American music. \nAmado Espinoza\, from Bolivia\, is a unique composer/performing artist specializing in the Bolivian Charango.  He is a unique performing artist that respects his folk traditions of the Andes Mountains\, while creating compositions that are sincere to his musical-wanderlust personality.  Playing over 40 instruments from all over the world. \nHe is joined by his musical brother\, Pedro Calderon (Peru) – flutes\, guitar\, vocals.  Pedro has lived and collaborated with many musical groups in Kansas City.
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/iskay-at-brookside-farmers-market-6/
LOCATION:HJ’s Community Center\, 6425 Wornall Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 641131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240614T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240614T210000
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CREATED:20240611T201104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T201104Z
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SUMMARY:Belly Dance ~ Live Music: Jam and Showcase!
DESCRIPTION:For Arabic music lovers and the Belly Dance community\, this is not to be missed!\nWe are very excited to feature VERY special guests for this performance.\nAll the way from Cochabamba\, Bolivia: Amado Espinoza and his sister\, Britta Iris\, are bringing you a presentation of Belly Dance with Bayati!\nThis will be combination: dance jam\, relaxed and casual\, wiggle or sit\, enjoy the music\, AND we will showcase featuring Britta and Kimberly!\n$15 at the door\, please support these travelling performers!\nAmory Bottorff: Violin\nWisam Sarraji: Oud\nSerdar Tuncten: Percussion\nAshraf Imad: Percussion\nfeat: Amado Espinoza: Percussion\, Ney
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/belly-dance-live-music-jam-and-showcase/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 11 E 40th St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240612T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T140303
CREATED:20240611T202243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T204002Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial and celebration of Erik Michael Pitcock
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, we celebrate our friend & coworker Erik Michael Pitcock . This is a free event\, and we encourage you to come share stories & memories as the community rallies around our guy & throws him a party he would’ve loved.\nThe Ship: 1221 Union Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, United States\, Missouri
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/memorial-and-celebration-of-erik-michael-pitcock/
LOCATION:the ship\, 1221 Union Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ensemble Iberica":MAILTO:info@ensembleiberica.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240611T200000
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CREATED:20240611T200627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T203445Z
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SUMMARY:Warmest Wave - Ezgi Karakus and Amado Espinoza
DESCRIPTION:WARMEST WAVE\, sound Meditation Album We wanted to create a refuge from our busy lives through the voices of our instruments.\nOnly from within our own stillness could we explore and discover how to build these harmonies across landscapes and cultures. \nEzgi Karakus\, Cello Amado Espinoza\, Native Flutes
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/warmest-wave-ezgi-karakus-and-amado-espinoza/
LOCATION:Greenwood Social Hall\, 1750 Belleview Ave Second Floor\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111-1531\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240113T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240113T193000
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CREATED:20240113T071419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240113T071419Z
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SUMMARY:City Center Live: Amado Espinoza
DESCRIPTION:Amado Espinoza is a prominent face in Kansas City’s music scene. He is a unique performing artist\, composer and instrument maker from Cochabamba\, Bolivia. He respects the folk traditions of the Andes Mountains while creating compositions that are sincere to his musical-wanderlust personality. \nABOUT CITY CENTER LIVE\nCity Center Live is a free performing arts series featuring a variety of musical and small theatrical acts. It is a program of the Lenexa Arts Council. Grab a drink or bite to eat from the Lenexa Public Market and come see the show!
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/city-center-live-amado-espinoza/
LOCATION:Lenexa City Hall\, 17101 W 87th st Parkway\, Lenexa\, KS\, 66219\, United States
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CREATED:20240113T071850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240113T071850Z
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SUMMARY:Freestyle: ISKAY
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the debut of Charlotte Street’s Freestyle performances\, a low-key Second Saturday afternoon social gathering featuring intimate performances\, communal zine-making\, and free coffee from local pop-ups.\nLive music will be provided by ISKAY\, music duo Amado Espinoza and Pedro Calderon who specialize in traditional South American music. Come and go as you please for a casual afternoon of zine-making and FREE coffee provided by local Latinx + Indigenous family-owned business Café Corazón. Sketching\, writing\, and connecting with community are encouraged.\n—\nABOUT ISKAY\nAmado Espinoza is a unique performing artist\, composer\, and instrument maker from Cochabamba\, Bolivia\, who respects his folk traditions of the Andes Mountains while creating compositions that are sincere to his musical-wanderlust personality\nHe is joined by his musical brother\, Pedro Calderon (Peru) who plays flutes\, guitar\, and vocals. \nABOUT CAFÉ CORAZÓN\nCafé Corazón is a local Latinx & Indigenous family-owned business specializing in classic and specialty Latinx coffee and espresso drinks and traditional Yerba Mate tea.
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/freestyle-iskay/
LOCATION:Charlotte Street\, 3333 Wyoming\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231104T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231104T193000
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CREATED:20230909T051813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T051813Z
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SUMMARY:The Warmest Wave: A Sound Meditation Journey
DESCRIPTION:In this nonstop world\, taking rest is a subversive act. Take rest with us during this one hour sound meditation journey with musicians Ezgi Karakuş and Amado Espinoza as they share their newest collaboration\, The Warmest Wave. Let your cares drift away for a little while in the gentle flow of traditional Peruvian and Native American pan pipes and flutes such as the quenacho\, mamaquena\, and sikus\, as well as the warm undulations of the cello\, a crackling fire\, and the harmonious undercurrent of the shruti box. An optional Q & A period will be offered after the performance.\nBring a yoga mat\, pillow\, blanket and any other cozy items you might need to make yourself comfortable in a floor-sitting or reclining posture. We have a limited supply of mats and props for those who need to borrow them. Folding chairs are available as well.\nWhen: Saturday November 4\, 2023 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm\nWhere: 11100 Ash Street Suite 103\, Leawood\, KS 66211\nCost: $40 (MAM members enjoy a 20% discount by entering the code MEMBERS20 at check out)\nAll of our classes are scheduled in the US Central time zone. Pre-registration is required so we can plan accordingly. No refunds the day of the event or thereafter. We may choose to cancel in the event of inclement weather or under-enrollment – if this happens registrants will receive a full refund.\nAbout the Artists:\nEzgi Karakus is a highly accomplished Turkish cellist whose musical journey began at the age of eleven. Her talents were duly recognized as she won the concerto competition three times during her conservatory education. After moving to the United States\, her exceptional skills were awarded first prize in the Belle and Lynum Jackson Balshaw Music Competition. She completed her Doctor of Musical Arts in Cello Performance at the prestigious UMKC Conservatory of Music & Dance. Ezgi has performed internationally with renowned orchestras like the Topeka Symphony\, Tulsa Symphony\, and Kansas City Symphony. She was also featured as a soloist at the esteemed Springfield Symphony\, Topeka Symphony and Yo-Yo Ma’s Master Class at the Kauffman Center of the Performing Arts. On May 25th\, 2023\, She made her debut at the prestigious Carnegie Hall\, gracing its illustrious stage with her ensemble\, Ensemble Iberica\, for the sold-out Amazonas concert series. Furthermore\, she is currently a cellist of Symphony of Northwest Arkansas\, co-director of Soundwave Academy and an accomplished cellist of Ensemble Iberica.\nAmado Espinoza was born in Cochabamba\, the heart of Bolivia. From a young age he recognized a need to make music. He creates music that respects his folk traditions of the Andes Mountains while creating compositions that are sincere to his musical-wanderlust personality. Amado works as a solo performer and with his groups the Amado Espinoza Quartet\, Colectivo Yanquitl\, and Ayllu. He is a featured artist with Ensemble Iberica (Kansas City\, MO)\, Oil rock band (Cochabamba\, Bolivia) and guides musical meditations. He also makes beautiful instruments by hand from around the world
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/the-warmest-wave-a-sound-meditation-journey-2/
LOCATION:11100 Ash Street Suite 103\, 11100 Ash Street Suite 103\, Leawood\, KS\, 66211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Folk Alliance International - Calpulli Iskali
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a traditional Aztec performance from the Calpulli Iskali Mehxica Dancers! Their breathtaking ceremony of music and dance honors ancestral traditions and culture. Come learn about Mexican heritage through this beautiful performance!\nNovember 3rd at 5:45 pm CT at our office:\n601 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez KCMO 64111
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/folk-alliance-international-calpulli-iskali/
LOCATION:Folk Alliance International\, 601 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Abrazos: World Folk Music
DESCRIPTION:Abrazos was formed in 2023 by Amado Espinoza and Po Sim Head (Fanny)\, who hail from different parts of the world. “Abrazos” means “hugs” in Spanish\, reflecting the deep friendship and musical collaboration between the duo. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds – Amado’s Andean roots and Fanny’s classical piano training in Hong Kong – they blend their ideas and experiment with music genres from around the world. This has resulted in a truly unique and distinctive sound.\nCentral Library\nRoom: Kirk Hall\nEvent Type: Arts\, Culture\, Performances\nIn Person Event\nhttps://kclibrary.org/events-activities-calendar/adults/abrazos-world-folk-music?delta=0&fbclid=IwAR0HUyWwV71oQs3jHh3_SPZ9E_pgbQvVhaqGNGA5SkmpNwyUCXJC7fff7cQ
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/abrazos-world-folk-music/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 14 West 10th St.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T210000
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SUMMARY:Behind the Curtain featuring Chris Dahlquist & Amado Espinoza
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, Oct. 26th at Oak Street Mansion for a journey of discovery where art\, culture\, and connection intertwine. Behind The Curtain: An Artist Discovery Series is curated by Erin J. McGrane.\nThis month we will feature the photography and visual art of Chris Dahlquist\, and the music of Amado Espinoza.\nEach discovery series will offer opportunities to connect deeply with our featured artists through talks\, exhibits\, and live performances. This October 26th\, experience Chris Dahlquist’s incredible work firsthand\, ask questions and learn more on her artistic process. Enjoy a stirring musical performance by master musician Amado Espinoza. All while savoring curated cuisine and spirits in the beautiful Oak Street Mansion. Luxuriate in our charming boutique Inn with overnight accommodation for the ultimate staycation.\nLimited to 35 participants\, the package includes an artist talk and gallery tour\, live performance\, food\, beverages\, and lodging (subject to Inn availability).\nTickets include:\n— Interview with the Artist Chris Dahlquist\, hosted by Erin J. McGrane\n— Artist Talk and Gallery Tour by Chris Dahlquist\, award-winning photographer and visual artist.\n— Command Performance by Master Musician Amado Espinoza.\n— Delectable cuisine and spirits inspired by the Artists’ vision and home culture.\n— Overnight stay at the historic Oak Street Mansion in luxurious comfort.\nAbout the Artists:\nCHRIS DAHLQUIST | www.chrisdahlquist.com\nKansas City based visual artist Chris Dahlquist has exhibited extensively throughout the United States in a variety of traditional and non-traditional settings including art galleries\, art fairs\, and large-scale public installations that allow audiences to interact with photographic objects in unexpected ways. Dahlquist’s works are in hundreds of individual\, corporate and civic collections and have won numerous awards\, including a curatorial award from the Houston Museum of Fine Arts as well as grants from Mid-America Art Alliance and the Kansas City Arts Council. Dahlquist is represented by Sager Reeves Gallery and Olson Larsen Galleries.\nAMADO ESPINOZA | www.alejandroj83.sg-host.com\nAmado Espinoza \, an award-winning Bolivian musician and instrument-maker\, seamlessly fuses Andean folk traditions with diverse musical influences. He co-founded Resonation Music and Arts\, LLC\, fostering cultural curiosity through music and storytelling. Amado has collaborated with Ensemble Iberica\, contributed to film\, theater\, and dance projects\, and received the 2022 Spirit of Folk award from Folk Alliance International. He’s a 2019 grant recipient of the Lighton International Artist Exchange Program\, a 2017 Charlotte Street Foundation Generative Performing Arts Fellow\, and gave a masterclass on Andean Music at Berklee School of Music in October 2019. Amado is a Milan Conservatory graduate from Cochabamba\, Bolivia.\nVisual arts\nMeet Your Hosts\nTickets\n4343 Oak Street\,Kansas City\,64111\,US\n39.047810\, -94.581570
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/behind-the-curtain-featuring-chris-dahlquist-amado-espinoza/
LOCATION:Oak Street Mansion\, 4343 Oak Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T110000
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SUMMARY:Iskay at Brookside Farmers’ Market
DESCRIPTION:“Iskay” is a duo based in Kansas City that plays traditional South American music. \nAmado Espinoza\, from Bolivia\, is a unique composer/performing artist specializing in the Bolivian Charango.  He is a unique performing artist that respects his folk traditions of the Andes Mountains\, while creating compositions that are sincere to his musical-wanderlust personality.  Playing over 40 instruments from all over the world. \nHe is joined by his musical brother\, Pedro Calderon (Peru) – flutes\, guitar\, vocals.  Pedro has lived and collaborated with many musical groups in Kansas City.
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/iskay-at-brookside-farmers-market-5/
LOCATION:HJ’s Community Center\, 6425 Wornall Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 641131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T160000
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SUMMARY:Porch Fest KC 2023
DESCRIPTION:PorchFestKC returns for another year of fabulous music — presented from the front porches of some of Midtown Kansas City’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Bands and performers from all over the region will be showcasing a dozen different genres of music. Enjoy them all in a single afternoon.\nBring your lawn chair (and your friends!) and join us on the front lawns. Wander from porch-to-porch all afternoon. A little bluegrass right here — some Latin down the street — a bit of R&B around the corner. All free. All ages. All amazing.\nIncredible food trucks will be available in both neighborhoods.\nThis is a free event. We do ask\, however\, that everyone please come with a pocket full of small bills\, and tip every band you see! Bands play solely for tips. If everyone does a little\, it means a tremendous amount!\n====\nWHERE:\n·Neighborhood:   Valentine\n·Porch Address:    603 Valentine Rd\n·Performance Time:   3:00-4:00pm \nLatin American Music by trio Kimsa
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/porch-fest-kc-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T213000
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CREATED:20230909T052947Z
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SUMMARY:Gabo: A Love Letter\, presented by The Cecilia Series
DESCRIPTION:Gabo: A Love Letter is inspired by Gabriel García Márquez’s most famous novels\, with traditional and classical music from Latin composers woven together with narrated passages from One Hundred Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of Cholera.\nThe Cecilia Series returns to The 1900 Building for its largest project yet\, Gabo: A Love Letter\, based on the magical realism of Colombian author and Nobel Prize winner\, Gabriel García Márquez\, affectionately known as “Gabo.” Produced by The Cecilia Series\, critically acclaimed concerts curated by soprano Victoria Botero\, Gabo: A Love Letter follows the sinuous tales told in One Hundred Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of Cholera. Performed by an extraordinary international cast of musicians\, storytellers\, and culture bearers\, traditional and classical music from Latin composers is woven together with narrated passages from Gabo’s most famous novels. Featuring the Colombian vallenato genre which inspired García Márquez to write One Hundred Years of Solitude\, globalized by singer Carlos Vives\, and declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. It is a unique music from the Caribbean coast of Colombia with accordion\, flute\, and percussion that emerged from a land where truth\, myth\, and legend are inseparable. Classical music underscores the delicacy of Love in the Time of Cholera in the second half of the program\, including arias from Daniel Catan’s rarely heard Florencia en las Amazonas and the exquisite duet from Lakme.\nVictoria Botero\, Soprano\, narrator\nNilko Andreas\, Guitar\, narrator\nAmado Espinoza\, Percussion\, flutes\, narrator\nCalvin Arsenia\, Harp\, vocals\, narrator
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/gabo-a-love-letter-presented-by-the-cecilia-series/
LOCATION:1900 Building\, 1900 Shawnee Mission Parkway\, Mission Woods\, KS\, 66205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231001T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231001T160000
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SUMMARY:The Andes: A Musical Journey
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month\, the Colombian Cultural Association invites you to experience the enchanting melodies that traverse the peaks and valleys of the majestic Andes! Immerse yourself in the rich rhythms of this breathtaking region as we explore the soul-stirring sounds of traditional Andean music. Experience the enchanting sound of panpipes\, charangos\, and quenas\, echoing the spirit of the Andean landscapes. Let the vibrant colors of our culture come to life through captivating performances by talented local musicians.\nSave the date for a night filled with music and the warmth of community. This musical journey awaits you\, where the heart of the Andes beats in every note. Don’t miss out!
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/the-andes-a-musical-journey/
LOCATION:The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art\, 4525 Oak St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230930T140000
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SUMMARY:FIRST PEOPLE FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION:Included with admission\, held in our gardens near the Medicine Wheel.\nThe First Peoples Festival brings together performers\, artists\, speakers and other Native American community leaders. We plan to celebrate the Medicine Wheel at the Arboretum and to acknowledge the contributions to our community by all tribes\, to educate non-native people about this value and to encourage understanding between all groups.\nSpecial Guests:\nPeaches’ Frybread\nAmado Espinoza\, Music maker\nWyandot Nation of Kansas\nWichita War Dancer\nJimmy Beason\, professor and author\nKaw Nation\nJanalea Hoffman\, Flautist\nOzhitoon Designs and more…\nJoin us at 10am for a Flute Playing workshop with Janalea. https://oppr.opkansas.org/KS/overland-park-ks/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ2ODg5Ng==\nEtiquette\nPlease conduct yourself as if you were in the home of the most respected friends of your most beloved relatives. Anything you wouldn’t do there\, don’t do here.\nDress modestly. It is not appropriate to wear halter tops\, extremely short skirts or shorts\, or swimsuits. Do not wear T-shirts or other items of clothing with profanity or inappropriate slogans.\nDressing up as a Native American is never appropriate. We ask that you refrain from making or wearing native masks\, headdresses\, or imitations of any Native Regalia. You will be asked to leave if you arrive in such costumes. This applies to adults and children.\nPlease refrain from negative thoughts or comments.\nFeel free to bring lawn chairs\, but do not place them in the performance area.\nNever touch a Native American’s regalia. If you feel the need to touch\, always ask permission\, and be gentle and considerate. Respect the personal space of all. You’ll find that most Native Americans are friendly and will answer your questions about their regalia.\nPay attention and listen. Listen to the directions and requests of others given over the microphone and one on one.\nRespect everyone\, non-native and native\, especially elders. Treat everyone with respect and kindness. Look out for children. Treat others as you would expect to be treated.\nAll Garden rules should be followed\, no pets and no tobacco use.\nUse courtesy and respect when photographing. The MC will let you know when it will be absolutely not acceptable to take photographs. If you would like a dancer to pose for you\, always introduce yourself and ask permission. If you are a professional photographer or artist and feel you may use the image in the future for a commercial project\, tell the dancer. Make sure it is OK with him or her.\nDon’t be afraid to ask questions and engage in conversation with vendors\, dancers\, singers and other participants. Enjoy yourself and have a great time!
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/first-people-festival/
LOCATION:Arboretum & Botanical Gardens\, 8909 W. 179th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66214\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230922T223000
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SUMMARY:Terra Luna by Quixotic
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in a spellbinding experience created exclusively for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens by Quixotic! \nThe limited-engagement multimedia installation guides guests on a wild journey through the grounds\, culminating in an immersive performance uniting live music\, dance\, aerial acrobatics and more. Animated by the Arboretum’s transitioning seasons\, the boundary-breaking event illuminates environment in surprising ways: agrestal costuming that incorporates the bounty of the gardens\, embedded performers who meld and merge with the twilight landscape\, light design that leads the audience deeper into the dream. This unique collaboration between Quixotic and Friends of the Arboretum has astounded guests and left them in awe of Mother Nature’s ultimate imagination. \nI will be playing on September 15 and 21-22
URL:https://amadoespinoza.com/dsfsfs/terra-luna-by-quixotic-3/
LOCATION:Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens\, 8909 W 179th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66013\, United States
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