Amado Espinoza

River Festival - Amado Espinoza Trio
2019-06-13 08:00 - 2019-06-16 17:00 (America/New_York) | River Festival Salina, 730 Oakdale Dr, Salina, KS, 67401, United States
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, and explores a high-energy musical wanderlust. Founder Espinoza handcrafts instruments for performers around the world. http://alejandroj.sg-host.com

Amado and Karen’s World Music Odyssey (Galaxy Edition)
2019-06-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Camden Point Branch, 401 Hardesty St., Camden Point,, MO, 64018, United States
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 up to the high plains of Bolivia with Amado’s World Music Odyssey! Learn about musical instruments from around the world including the charango, kulintang, and didgeridoo.

Amado and Karen’s World Music Odyssey (Galaxy Edition)
2019-05-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Blue Springs North Branch, 850 NW Hunter Drive, Drive Blue Springs, MO, 64015, United States

Amado and Karen’s World Music Odyssey (Galaxy Edition)
2019-05-18 14:30 - 15:00 | Grandview Branch, 12930 Booth Lane, Grandview, MO, 64030, United States

Pachakutec - Los Cuenteros de UMKC Fundraising Event
2019-05-11 07:30 - 22:30 | Inter Urban Arts House, 8001 Newton St, Overland Park, KS, 66204, United States
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 de los Andes) y Amado Espinoza (compositor, lutier, integrante invitado de OIL) que conecta nuestros conflictos de identidad, de relaciones, de fe, y de privilegio, con la Cosmovisión Boliviana.
Lisondra y Espinoza trabajan con un grupo de jóvenes actores norteamericanos, usando técnicas teatrales y musicales para ensenarlos de la mitología y los arquetipos andinos que se encuentran en festivales y rituales de todo el país boliviano. Descubren como la sabiduría ancestral nos ayuda enfrentar nuestras dificultades sin miedo, y nos guía en un viaje del espíritu sin tiempo ni fronteras.
El proyecto es una colaboración de la Universidad de Missouri – Kansas City, y el dúo Espinoza/Lisondra.
Over the course of the 2017-2018 school year, the second year MFA Acting and Directing class at the University of Missouri-Kansas City teamed up with generative artist/director Karen Lisondra and Bolivian musician Amado Espinoza to create a devised theatre piece related to Bolivian culture. This low budget project began from nothing, and was born out of the creative collaboration of these nine minds. After nine months of intense rehearsals, The Storytelling Project came to be. It is a play that explores a vast tapestry of characters from Andean mythology through the lens of traditional Bolivian mythological stories as well as the personal narratives of each actor.
The play was originally performed in January and February of 2018 in the black box space at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre on the UMKC campus, and was received incredibly well. The Project served as a means to bring many different local communities together, and was especially well received by the local Kansas City area Latinx community.
After the success of the 2018 run of The Storytelling Project, Karen Lisondra received an invitation for the Company to perform the play at various festivals in Bolivia. Join us for a multimedia/bilingual performance of the show!

Changing Shades :: Nick Carswell (solo) with Amado Espinoza
2019-05-10 19:00 - 22:00 | The Irish Center of Kansas City, 19 W Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
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 unique performing artist and instrument maker that respects his folk traditions of the Andes Mountains, while creating compositions that are sincere to his musical-wanderlust personality.
Tickets $10

Iskay - South America Music
2019-05-08 09:30 - 2019-05-09 09:30 | Voltaire KC, 1617 Genessee St, Kansas City, MO, 64102, United States
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 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 40 instruments from all over the world.
He is joined by his musical brother, Pedro Calderon (Peru) – flutes, guitar, vocals. Pedro has lived and collaborated with many musical groups in Kansas City.
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1617 Genessee KCMO
www.voltairekc.com

9th annual World Music and Dance Showcase
2019-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | St Mark Hope and Peace Lutheran Church ELCA, 3800 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64109, United States
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 seen on TEDxKC, TEDxYouth, Folk Alliance International, and has been featured with many local bands. He is the 2017 Charlotte St. Resident Performing Arts Fellow. Amado will be performing with his group Ayllu. This ensemble plays music from different many cultures, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina as well as the US. This event will also feature the Traditional Music Society’s Soundz of Africa ensemble as well as musical selections from Cuba, Brazil and Haiti. A must see event!

Beau Bledsoe and Amado Espinoza in Concert
2019-05-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Country Club Christian Church, 6101 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO, 64113, United States
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 school, playing instruments of the Andean region, like the Sikus (or panflute).

E(ART)h Extravaganza - Junkyard Orchestra
2019-04-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
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 objects opens up musical horizons.

Yoga at the Kauffman Center
2019-04-27 08:30 - 11:00 | Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
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, health-related presentation by a Saint Luke’s medical professional, followed by instructor-led yoga in the grand lobby space. An intermediate level yoga flow is featured at the 8:30 a.m. classes, and guests can experience a yoga foundations class at the 10:30 a.m. sessions. Local artists provide live music, incorporating the performing arts into the yoga practice. Each ticket for Yoga at the Kauffman Center includes admission to one yoga session and a souvenir gift. Space is limited.
April yoga sessions led by: Karen Lisondra
Live performances provided by:
April 27 – Amado Espinoza, mixed instruments

Earth Day Celebration - SOUTH AMERICAN MUSIC CONCERT
2019-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 | BIG 12 ROOM KANSAS UNION, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS, 66045, United States
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 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.
Come to see him and his talented wife KAREN LISONDRA
(actress/director/educator/yogini) in an amazing performance
TO CELEBRATE SOUTH AMERICAN TRADITIONS DURING EARTH DAY WEEK.
APRIL 19 | 7PM
BIG 12 ROOM
KANSAS UNION
1301 JAYHAWK BLVD

Brookside Farmers’ Market Concert
2019-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Brookside Farmers’ Market, 6321 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64113, United States
Brookside Farmers’ Market is a friendly community of local growers and producers sharing organic and non-GMO food with Kansas City eaters. The market has brought farm fresh produce to the Brookside neighborhood and beyond since 2003.
“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 40 instruments from all over the world.
He is joined by his musical brother, Pedro Calderon (Peru) – flutes, guitar, vocals. Pedro has lived and collaborated with many musical groups in Kansas City.
The presentation start at 11am to 1pm.
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Amado and Karen’s Junkyard Orchestra
2019-04-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Woodneath Library Center, 8900 NE Flintlock Road, Kansas City, MO, 64157, United States
Albert Einstein stated that “the true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination”. Amado and Karen’s Junkyard Orchestra cultivates this innate ability to explore, invent and create, preparing students for a lifetime of critical thinking and problem solving. In the assembly format we compare and contrast the recycled instruments to native instruments, exploring human resourcefulness and world cultures throughout the ages.
Kansas City musicians Amado Espinoza and Karen Lisondra’s Junkyard Orchestra 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 proves that using recycled materials and found objects opens up musical horizons.

Brookside Farmers Market Concert
2019-03-16 11:00 - 13:00 | HCA Midwest Health Research Medical Center, 6675 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64131, United States
Brookside Farmers’ Market is a friendly community of local growers and producers sharing organic and non-GMO food with Kansas City eaters. The market has brought farm fresh produce to the Brookside neighborhood and beyond since 2003.
“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 40 instruments from all over the world.
He is joined by his musical brother, Pedro Calderon (Peru) – flutes, guitar, vocals. Pedro has lived and collaborated with many musical groups in Kansas City.
ouwebsj64.sg-host.com

The presentation start at 11am to 1pm.
HCA Midwest Health Research Medical Center.
6675 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131
Enter parking lot B, near the curry educational center.

Holiday Luminary Walk
2018-12-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-12-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-11-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2018-11-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2018-11-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 8909 W. 179th St, Overland Park, KS, 66214, United States
Thousands of candles illuminate over a mile of pathways through woods and gardens, music fills the air, while holiday lights brighten the trees, buildings and bridges. This is the 19th year for what has become the traditional kick-off of the holiday season for many families. Kids love the Gnome and Fairy Villages, the colorful Children’s Garden and visiting with Santa. Grown-ups appreciate the quiet walk through the winter woods and the many musical performances. And everyone enjoys hot Louisburg Cider around the campfire, served by Boy Scout Troop 222, followed by a horse-drawn wagon ride.
We are playing this year Nov 23rd & 24th, Nov 30th & Dec 1st, and Dec7th from 5 to 8pm.
South American Music.

Ride KC Street Car Holiday Jam: Ayllu
2018-12-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Streetcar KC, 600 E 3rd St, Kansas City, MO, 64106, United States
Music will range from traditional holiday music, covers and original music performed by local artists. Enjoy the holidays downtown and on board the KC Streetcar this season.
Saturday, Dec. 1, 1:00-3:00pm: Ayllu on board the Streetcar (Original Latin Folk/Rock music)

Brookside Farmers' Market
2018-12-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Winter – Brookside Farmers’ Market, 6675 Holmes Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64113, United States
Brookside Farmers’ Market is a friendly community of local growers and producers sharing organic and non-GMO food with Kansas City eaters. The market has brought farm fresh produce to the Brookside neighborhood and beyond since 2003.
Enjoy live music with Collectivo Yancuitl on December 1st from (10-12 pm) at HCA Midwest Health Research Medical Center.

The Junkyard Orchestra
2018-09-29 13:30 - 14:30 | Swope Park, 6600 Swope Pkwy, Kansas City, MO, 64132, United States
Kansas City musicians Amado Espinoza and Karen Lisondra’s Junkyard Orchestra 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 proves that using recycled materials and found objects opens up musical horizons.
Special guest Brendan Culp.
Village Location
The Village will be in Swope Park located south of the Southeast Community Center and will host performances, makers and food vendors. Every weekend will be different and exciting, so consider visiting multiple times throughout the duration of Open Spaces. All activities within the Village are free and open to the public!

Opening for the Punch Brothers Concert
2018-09-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Check out our new Open Doors program – Live in the Lobby! Community groups and individual artists are invited to submit an application to perform and display their talents in the Kauffman Center lobby prior to select performances throughout the year. We are thrilled to partner with Folk Alliance International for the first Live in the Lobby performance. Don’t miss Amado Espinoza prior to the Punch Brothers concert on 9/9! Purchase tickets here: bit.ly/PunchBrothersKC

More details about Live in the Lobby here: https://www.kauffmancenter.org/liveinthelobby

Crossroads Music Fest
2018-09-09 00:00 - 01:00 | Record Bar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
KKFI Crossroads Music Fest
CMFKC.COM for ALL INFO
30+ Artists / 8 Stages.
Saturday Sept. 8th, 2018
11am to 2am
11a-5p Mixmaster Music Conference
11a-5p MMF’s Free Musicinas Health care Clinic
Noon-5p Dayparties
6p-7p CITY OF DRUMS – NEW THIS YEAR!
3 Drum lines performing together – Marching Cobras, Marching Falcons & Broadway Drill Team
7p-2a CMF 2018
Ayllu is a mixed cultures and origins band. Their musicians comes from different parts of the American continent as USA, Peru, Bolivia, Mexico, Argentina. Ayllu play with original instruments as Indian pan flutes, Charango (small Andean guitar) etc. mixed with standard instruments like drums
acoustic guitars, bass, etc. The results of this melting pot is an amazing new experience that we are sure you will enjoy.

Music at the Brookside Farmers' Market
2018-09-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Brookside Farmers’ Market, 6321 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64113, United States
Brookside Farmers’ Market is a friendly community of local growers and producers sharing organic and non-GMO food with Kansas City eaters. The market has brought farm fresh produce to the Brookside neighborhood and beyond since 2003.
The market is located at 63rd Street and Wornall Road and is open Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October and 9 a.m. to 12 noon in November.
Life music from 9am to 1pm

REPTIL & COLECTIVO YANKUITL
2018-08-25 22:00 - 23:30 | Record Bar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Presentation of the new album “Alma Mía” of the Reptile Band on August 25th at the RecordBar at 10pm.
We are opening the concert for this fabulous group.

The Junkyard Orchestra
2018-08-25 15:15 - 16:15 | Open Spaces, 4201 E 63rd St, Kansas City, MO, 64130, United States
Kansas City musicians Amado Espinoza and Karen Lisondra’s Junkyard Orchestra 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 proves that using recycled materials and found objects opens up musical horizons.
Village Location
The Village will be in Swope Park located south of the Southeast Community Center and will host performances, makers and food vendors. Every weekend will be different and exciting, so consider visiting multiple times throughout the duration of Open Spaces. All activities within the Village are free and open to the public!

Open Mic Night with Amado Espinoza
2018-08-24 18:30 - 22:00 | Crows Coffee Waldo, 7440 Washington St, Kansas City, MO, 64114, United States
The community continues to grow as we gather around the hospitality of Crows Coffee in Waldo, the abundance of local talent, and this week the amazing talent of Amado Espinoza.

Colectivo Yankuitl at Mission Market
2018-08-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Mission Market, 5635 Johnon Drive, Mission, KS, 66202, United States
The Mission Market features locally grown produce, honey, and wildflowers, unique specialty foods and baked goods, and arts and crafts from local makers. The comfortable setting make it easy to shop and the live music and food trucks make it tempting to linger. You’ll find us Thursdays June-September, 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the heart of Downtown Mission on Johnson Drive and Reeds Rd.
