FIRST PEOPLE FESTIVAL

Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St, Overland Park, KS, United States

Included with admission, held in our gardens near the Medicine Wheel. The First Peoples Festival brings together performers, artists, speakers and other Native American community leaders. We plan to celebrate […]

The Andes: A Musical Journey

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO, United States

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 […]

Gabo: A Love Letter, presented by The Cecilia Series

1900 Building 1900 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Mission Woods, KS, United States

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 […]

Porch Fest KC 2023

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 […]

Iskay at Brookside Farmers’ Market

HJ's Community Center 6425 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO, United States

"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 […]

Behind the Curtain featuring Chris Dahlquist & Amado Espinoza

Oak Street Mansion 4343 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

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 […]

Abrazos: World Folk Music

Central Library 14 West 10th St., Kansas City, MO, United States

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 […]

Folk Alliance International – Calpulli Iskali

Folk Alliance International 601 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez, Kansas City, MO, United States

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 […]

The Warmest Wave: A Sound Meditation Journey

11100 Ash Street Suite 103 11100 Ash Street Suite 103, Leawood, KS, United States

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 […]

Freestyle: ISKAY

Charlotte Street 3333 Wyoming, Kansas City, MO, United States

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. Live music […]

City Center Live: Amado Espinoza

Lenexa City Hall 17101 W 87th st Parkway, Lenexa, KS, United States

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 […]

Warmest Wave – Ezgi Karakus and Amado Espinoza

Greenwood Social Hall 1750 Belleview Ave Second Floor, Kansas City, MO, United States

WARMEST WAVE, sound Meditation Album We wanted to create a refuge from our busy lives through the voices of our instruments. Only from within our own stillness could we explore […]

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