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 […]

Memorial and celebration of Erik Michael Pitcock

the ship 1221 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

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 […]

Belly Dance ~ Live Music: Jam and Showcase!

St Paul's Episcopal Church 11 E 40th St, Kansas City, MO, United States

For Arabic music lovers and the Belly Dance community, this is not to be missed! We are very excited to feature VERY special guests for this performance. All the way […]

$15

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 […]

Ayllu’s Garden Concert 2024

Ayllu Presents: Vivir la vida (to live life). Join us on Saturday, July 6th at 6:30 p.m. for a unique backyard garden concert in Shawnee, presenting a new repertoire of […]

$25

Freestyle: ISKAY / Thayer Bray

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

Freestyle returns July 13rd for a 2nd Saturday social featuring ISKAY, music duo Amado Espinoza and Pedro Calderon, and zine-making with Thayer Bray. Amado Espinoza is a unique performing artist, […]

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