Music

History On Tap: Native American Flutes Demonstration

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Artist and educator Marlon Magdalena leads a conversation on Native American flutes Dec. 7. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Historical Society News:

Join the Los Alamos Historical Society and the Los Alamos Creative District for History on Tap online at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7.

Artist and educator Marlon Magdalena (Jemez) will lead a conversation on Native American flutes. There are many types of flutes that were developed by the indigenous people of America. The modern standardized flute known as the “Native American Flute” has caused some confusion about what a Native American Flute really Read More

Posts From The Road: Turkey, Texas

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Turkey Texas: An iron welded sign at the edge of town illustrates the ranching lifestyle and honors Turkey’s favorite son Bob Wills. Beyond the sign is a cotton field and a Turkey water tower stands above town a short distance away. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Bob Wills Monument: The Bob Wills Monument is displayed in the city park on the main street in Turkey, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

In the southern area of the Texas Panhandle is the town of Turkey, Texas.

This tiny town was the home of Bob Wills who is known as Read More

Recording Coro de Cámara’s Upcoming Virtual Fall Concert

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AV Engineer Rick Bolton at work in his home studio. Courtesy/Coro de Cámara 

Alto Mary Beth Stevens recording for the Coro virtual concert. Courtesy/Coro de Cámara 

By Anne Marsh with Rick Bolton

Many of us have seen remarkable virtual choir videos on YouTube and other platforms, where singers make music together through the marvels of technology. Los Alamos audiovisual engineer Rick Bolton now knows firsthand what goes into creating those videos.

Always interested in the latest recording techniques, Bolton said, “I was excited when Coro de Cámara Artistic Director Nylea Butler-Moore Read More

Coro de Cámara Presents Amuse-Oreilles Nov. 20

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By ANNE MARSH
Coro de Cámara

Live musical performances are not possible right now, but through the use of technology Coro de Cámara is determined to sing on!

The popular chamber chorus has prepared its first virtual concert to premiere 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. The online concert is free (donations gratefully accepted), and may be accessed on or after the Premiere through a link on the Coro website at corodecamara-nm.org.

Artistic Director Nylea Butler-Moore explains where she got the idea for the concert title Amuse-Oreilles. “The French call one of the courses in a gourmet dinner ‘amuse-bouche’, Read More

LAAC Brown Bag Show Features Daniel Marks

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Los Alamos pianist Daniel Marks will perform Wednesday in the Brown Bag concert. Courtesy/LAAC

LAAC News:

The show must go on! The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) continues its virtual Brown Bag concerts at noon Wednesday.

To listen to local pianist Daniel Marks, go to https://youtu.be/tV8ggEMSl7A.

Marks performs a selection of New Orleans jazz and blues piano spanning artists from throughout the twentieth century, from early stride composers like “Jelly Roll” Moton to later funk players like James Booker.

New Orleans jazz incorporates Latin rhythms with a heavy emphasis on the blues, along Read More

Cultural Affairs: Family Mornings At Folk Art, History Of Revolts And Revolutions, Faces Of Farming And Ranching…

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DCA News:

Explore the latest online programming from the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), bringing the state’s unique blend of cultures into your home through its museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions.

This week includes three outstanding programs:

Families are encouraged to join the Museum of International Folk Art for the next Virtual Family Mornings at Folk Art at 10 a.m. Nov. 8. The online event features a grab-and-go art kit and access to a Zoom program that includes a story time and show-and-tell segment for children to share their art.

The art kits are available

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The Hill Stompers Celebrate 20 Years!

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The Hill Stompers performing at a Summer Concert in 2018. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

COMMUNITY News:

Twenty years ago in October 2000, the Hill Stompers held its first rehearsal around the pool table in the basement of one of its first members … and the rest, as they say, is history.

Their first gig was the 2000 Holiday Lights Parade where they played Washington Post and a handful of Christmas tunes.

Throughout the last two decades the Hill Stompers has grown from 15 to 45 fun-loving musicians and dancers. While decked out in tutus, feathers and sequins, they have entertained crowds Read More

Scenes From Los Alamos Community Winds Concert

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Los Alamos Community Winds performs in concert Saturday afternoon in the north parking lot in Central Park Square. The concert features Los Alamos Clarinet Quintet, percussionist George Price, SaxAtomix and LACW Director Ted Vives on trombone with pianist Julian Chen. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Los Alamos Clarinet Quintet performs Saturday afternoon in the Los Alamos Community Winds concert in the parking lot in Central Park Square. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Community Winds performs in concert Saturday afternoon in the parking lot in Central Park Read More

Los Alamos Community Winds: Live Music Drive-In Style

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The Los Alamos Community Winds. Courtesy/LACW

COMMUNITY WINDS News:

The Los Alamos Community Winds is hosting “Bring Back Music – Los Alamos,” a live concert for the community 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.

The concert will be held in the north parking lot of Central Park Square, on the corner of 15th Street and Nectar Street, in Los Alamos. Registration is via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bring-music-back-los-alamos-registration-124799357237.

Bring Back Music – Los Alamos will include performances from The Los Alamos Flute Choir, the Los Alamos Clarinet Quintet, The SaxAtomix, Read More