Ayllu (pronounced I-U) is a Pan-American musical ensemble. Its essence lies in its name - the Quechua word for family. Through their unique instrumentation, uplifting rhythm, and vibrant melody, they celebrate the joy of creating community. Ayllu roots their sound in the rhythms, melodies and instruments of the rich cultures of the Americas, honoring the […]

We are playing Latin American Music at Brookside Farmers' Market Music is from 11:00am - 1:00pm HJ's Community Center, Amado Espinoza, from Bolivia, is a unique composer/performing artist/educator specializing in the Bolivian Charango. He also builds custom-made native instruments from all parts of the globe.  Amado has been seen on TEDxKC, TEDxYouth, and is the […]

An evening of fine food and music hosted by Howard’s Farm and Kitchen in the Historic Northeast with music performed by Ensemble Iberica. The event will take place within their garden and each picnic blanket will be preset according to your reservation party. A collaboration between "alternative string duo" The Wires and the string players […]

FIRST PEOPLE FESTIVAL The Overland Park and Botanical Gardens Education Committee would like to extend an invitation to be part of a celebratory event being held at the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens on May 7, 2022 from 10-4 p.m. Special Guests Include, more to come: +Chief Yelloweyes of the Southern Cheyenne Nation +Kim Garcia, Bead […]

Ayllu Presents: A primera vista (At first sight). Join us on Saturday, May 14th at 4:30 p.m. for a unique backyard garden concert in Shawnee, presenting a new repertoire with our special guest Angelique Staggs (Brazil). Limited tickets are available, advance purchase or reservations necessary. There will be plenty of room for social distancing. Bring […]

Tag your favorite fitness friends and get your tickets to Yoga at the Kauffman Center! Experience this unforgettable setting while you relax and relieve stress. Two sessions will be offered on June 4, both led by skilled instructor, Nicole Wilt and accompanied by local multi-instrumentalist, Amado Espinoza. Find tickets and more information at tickets.kauffmancenter.org/yoga22. This […]

Ayllu (pronounced I-U) is a Pan-American musical ensemble. Its essence lies in its name - the Quechua word for family. Through their unique instrumentation, uplifting rhythm, and vibrant melody, they celebrate the joy of creating community. They take the stage on June 10 & 11. The Smoky Hill River Festival is a project of Salina […]

Kansas City musician Amado Espinoza’s Junkyard Orchestra (featuring Brendan Culp on percussion) shows how musical instruments can be made out of practically anything. Whether they’re playing a classical Arabic flute made from a broom or a Bolivian guitar fashioned out of a cookie tin, Junkyard Orchestra will surprise and inspire the child in all of […]

This Andean quartet is comprised of Amado Espinoza (Andean flutes, charango), Pedro Calderon (quena, guitar), Robert Castillo (bass, drums), and Brendan Culp (percussion). Using traditional Andean instruments like palo de lluvia (a rain stick) and bombo leguero (an Argentinian drum), it will showcase the musical traditions of the Andes mountains, which stretches from Northern Chile […]

"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: "I-You" (quechua) n. Family; Musica Latinoamerica; Original and Traditional Sounds Ayllu is the sum of many inter-American parts. The band name, a Quechua word for "family", is fitting, as the group formed in Kansas City from a kinship of love for latin folk rock - mixing both traditional and contemporary instruments to create a […]

"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 […]