The Traditional Music Society is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary with the annual World Music and Dance Showcase! This year we will have as our special guest artist, prominent musician, Beau Bledso and Ensemble Iberica. Mr. Bledsoe performs and records classical music, jazz and folkloric music from around the world. He has toured extensively […]

Celebrating “Legends of the Americas” leads LEAF’s 2023 Vision! Come enjoy Retreat May 11-14 in the heart of Lake Eden for the LEAF Spring Retreat! Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, […]

"Iskay” is a duo based in Kansas City that plays traditional South American music. Amado 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 […]

Ayllu Presents: Curatodo (Cure all). Join us on Saturday, May 20th at 6:30 p.m. for a unique backyard garden concert in Shawnee, presenting a new repertoire of Latin American Music. 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 […]

Come join us to celebrate our 10-year anniversary with our concert debut at Carnegie Hall! May 24th - 28th, 2023 Ensemble Iberica artistic director, Beau Bledsoe, guitarist and NYC resident, Nilko Andreas, and Ensemble Iberica's board members Erin McGrane and George Harter will host this once-in-a-lifetime tour of New York City. More information and online […]

The Tempest comes to Southmoreland Park, June 13 – July 2, for our 31st Season! This story features exotic creatures, conjuring, comedy, a love story, live music and beautiful language. The Tempest is one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays and our outdoor setting is a perfect place to bring it to life. Nightly Schedule: 6:00 […]

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 debut their newest album, The Warmest Wave. Let your cares drift away for a little while in the gentle flow of traditional Peruvian and Native […]

Special concert by Amado Espinoza, the Bolivian multi-instrumentalist and composer Amado Espinoza, Bolivian Multi-Instrumentalist/Composer: A special night of Amado´s original and traditional music from the Andes mountains, South America, and beyond! Come and be a part of this unique cultural event that shares the universal language of peace through music! Time & Location Jul 22, […]

"Iskay” is a duo based in Kansas City that plays traditional South American music. Amado 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 […]

"Iskay” is a duo based in Kansas City that plays traditional South American music. Amado 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 […]

Come to FLINT HILLS COUNTERPOINT MUSIC, FILM & CONSERVATION FESTIVAL! I will play South American Music (Iskay) and a workshop with recycled instruments. September 9th, 4:00pm-7:00pm Flint Hills Counterpoint is celebrating our 4th anniversary with activities for all ages! Enjoy a day full of music, art installations, and land stewardship ecology at the Flint Hills […]

Returning to the Root is a live public performance of poetry and music featuring Hispanic and Indigenous artists in downtown Kansas City. WHO: A Nation in Exile with performing artists Amado Espinoza, Jose Faus, Marisa Grady, Robert Bordeaux, and Pedro X. Molina. WHAT: A live performance showcase of artists raising funds for AIRR. WHEN: Thursday, […]