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. Bring your lawn chair (and your friends!) and […]
"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 […]
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. This month we will feature the photography and visual art of Chris Dahlquist, and the music of Amado Espinoza. Each discovery series […]
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 […]
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! November 3rd at 5:45 pm CT at our office: 601 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez KCMO 64111
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. ABOUT CITY CENTER LIVE City Center Live is a free performing arts […]
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 and discover how to build these harmonies across landscapes and cultures. Ezgi Karakus, Cello Amado Espinoza, Native Flutes
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. The Ship: 1221 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri
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 from Cochabamba, Bolivia: Amado Espinoza and his sister, Britta Iris, are bringing you a presentation of Belly Dance with Bayati! This will be combination: dance […]
"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 […]
