On Saturday, April 20, 2019, the City of Lawrence will host the 19th Annual Earth Day Celebration. Events include a parade hosted by KU Environs, South Park tree identification tours hosted by the Parks & Recreation Department and live music. Amado Espinoza, from Bolivia, is a unique composer/performing artist specializing in the Bolivian Charango. He […]
Join the Kauffman Center and Premier Partner Saint Luke’s Health System for Yoga at the Kauffman Center, a unique program to activate the mind, body and spirit. Two 60-minute sessions will take place in Brandmeyer Great Hall on March 16 and April 27, at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Each session begins with a short, […]
Music from 1:30–2:15 p.m. with Junkyard Orchestra; Kansas City musicians Amado Espinoza and Karen Lisondra show how musical instruments can be made out of practically anything. Whether playing a classical Arabic flute made from a broom or a Bolivian guitar fashioned out of a cookie tin, Junkyard Orchestra proves that using recycled materials and found […]
Description Beau Bledsoe His interest in exploring new repertoire, cultures and programming ideas has led to the creation of a large body of arrangements, transcriptions and compositions for the solo guitar and guitar chamber music. Amado Espinoza His interest for music awoke at the age of eight, participating in the military band of his elementary […]
This year we are excited to have as our special guest Amado Espinoza. Amado was born and raised in Bolivia South America. His interest for music started at the age of eight, playing instruments of the Andean region, like the Sikus (or panflute). Since his arrival to Kansas City, MO in 2014, Amado has been […]
This edition of Voltaire's industry night will feature live music from duo Iskay who will be providing sounds from South America. All industry folk receive 50% off food & libations for the evening. Music starts at 10 pm, no cover. More about Iskay... "Iskay” is a duo based in Kansas City that plays traditional South […]
Changing Shades is a new multimedia work developed by Lawrence-based Irish-born musician Nick Carswell (Carswell & Hope). The project features musical performance with electronic elements, live looping, lighting and projection creating a visual accompaniment to new songs that explore themes of migration, identity and belonging. www.changingshadesproject.com Special guest Amado Espinoza: Amado Espinoza (Bolivia) is a […]
Please join the cast of The Storytelling Project for a fundraising event and multimedia/bilingual performance to support their travels to Bolivia! Suggested donation is $20, but all are welcome! Video showing the development of the show and info in English below: https://youtu.be/35PDiBsmuMo Pachakutec es una colaboración colectiva, dirigida por Karen Lisondra (ex actriz del Teatro […]
A fun, interactive concert that teaches children, youth, and adults about the discovery and migration of music, its importance in traditional cultures and communities, and how music can be used to promote respect and unity between people who are different. Let’s go on an adventure from the Arabian desert down to the Filipino Sea and […]
A fun, interactive concert that teaches children, youth, and adults about the discovery and migration of music, its importance in traditional cultures and communities, and how music can be used to promote respect and unity between people who are different. Let’s go on an adventure from the Arabian desert down to the Filipino Sea and […]
A fun, interactive concert that teaches children, youth, and adults about the discovery and migration of music, its importance in traditional cultures and communities, and how music can be used to promote respect and unity between people who are different. Let’s go on an adventure from the Arabian desert down to the Filipino Sea and […]
River Festival 2019 Salina Arts & Humanities announces the addition of several acts new to Festival stages, plus other updates for River Festival 2019, scheduled for Thursday to Sunday, June 13-16. the Amado Espinoza Trio, featuring Bolivian/world music, from Kansas City, MO. The trio is rooted in the traditional folk sounds of the Andes mountains, […]
