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 […]

AMADO ESPINOZA QUARTET Amado Espinoza Quartet brings Andean soul to the American heartland. Amado plays traditional Andean instruments – the charango and sikus, as well as the mandolin and didgeridoo. He teams up with Andres Ramirez on percussion, Tina Bilberry on violin, and Johnny Hamil on bass, to bring a contemporary electric feel to Amado’s […]

"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 […]

MTH Theater at Crown Center, located on the third floor of the Crown Center Shops (free covered parking) You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating 10 years of Ensemble Iberica! On this special occasion, we have prepared a spectacular party filled with music, exquisite food, a live auction, and an abundance of drinks […]

The Traditional Music Society is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary with the annual World Music and Dance Showcase! This year we will have as our special guest artist, prominent musician, Beau Bledso and Ensemble Iberica. Mr. Bledsoe performs and records classical music, jazz and folkloric music from around the world. He has toured extensively […]

Celebrating “Legends of the Americas” leads LEAF’s 2023 Vision! Come enjoy Retreat May 11-14 in the heart of Lake Eden for the LEAF Spring Retreat! Everywhere across this great land, we see, hear and feel impressions of the peoples that once cultivated it. In this year’s Spring Retreat, we will uplift and honor First Nations, […]

"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 […]