Ayllu Presents: La vida es un carnaval (Life is a carnival). Join us on Saturday, May 29th at 5:00 p.m. for a unique backyard garden concert in Shawnee, presenting a new repertoire of heartfelt songs from Latin America. Limited tickets are available, advance purchase or reservations necessary. There will be plenty of room for social […]

We are playing Latin American Music at Brookside Farmers' Market Music is from 9:30am - 11:30am HJ's Community Center, 6425 Wornall Road 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, […]

Latin American Music with Ayllu. Join us on Saturday, June 12th at 4:00 p.m. for a porch concert "World Culture KC" There will be plenty of room for social distancing. Address: 1747 Summit St, Kansas City, MO Musicians: Amado Espinoza - flutes, charango Ariel Bugosen - guitar Pedro Calderon - flutes, bass Brendan Culp - […]

The Back Porch Concert Series at the InterUrban ArtHouse featuring Julia Othmer! Purchase tickets at Thursday, June 17th , special guest Amado Espinoza. This is an outdoor event - seating provided. Refreshments available by InterUrban ArtHouse/donations encouraged please. Concert 7-8 pm, guests are welcome to arrive as early as 6:30 to grab their seat and […]

Join us as we welcome Amado Espinoza, a Bolivian composer, multi-instrumentalist and custom instrument maker, for an evening of music from the soul. Tasty Unicorn food truck will also be present serving ice cream & novelties from 7-9 pm! Location: PH Coffee, 2200 Lexington Avenue Kansas City, MO 64124

A program of Bolivian music curated by Ensemble Iberica artist, Amado Espinoza. From Cochabamba, Bolivia, Amado 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. He specializes in the Bolivian charango, a small ten-stringed guitar, but demonstrates mastery of over […]

Amado Espinoza will perform as part of the Art in the Loop/KC Streetcar Performance Series on Thursday, July 29, from 5-6:30 pm, in front of the lightwell building, 1100 Main St., near the KC Streetcar Metro Stop at 12th & Main. Espinoza is a unique performing artist, composer and instrument maker from Cochabamba, Bolivia, that […]

A new collaboration between the Wires and Ensemble Iberica. The Wires (Sascha Groschang - cello, Laurel Parks - violin) Ensemble Iberica (Amado Espinoza - charango, flutes, Beau Bledsoe, guitars, John Curry - percussion, Coleen Dieker - violin) tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../the-wires-w-ensemble...

Ayllu Presents: Vivir la vida (to live life). Join us on Saturday, August 28th at 7:00 p.m. for a unique backyard garden concert in Shawnee, presenting a new repertoire of heartfelt songs from Latin America. Limited tickets are available, advance purchase or reservations necessary. There will be plenty of room for social distancing. Bring lawn […]

I'm playing for 17th Annual KKFI Crossroads Music Fest. September, 11th at 11pm. Presented by Community Lending of America 30+ Bands on 7 stages in the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City CMFKC.COM has all the details. Festival Artists - 7pm to 1:30am The Freedom Affair, Deshica Rage w/ Jessica Paige & Kadesh Flow. Danny […]

Hello my friends, I'm playing at PH Coffee on April 2nd at 2pm for the event called "The Community Event" The first weekend will be April 2nd & April 3rd. On Saturday April 2nd: Iracel KC Pop Up (10a - 4pm) Music by Amado Espinoza (2p - 4p) Beer tasting by Crane Brewery (2p - […]

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 […]