For the past 18 years ¡Globalquerque! has offered an eclectic, wide-ranging global exploration with a diverse program of dance, film, artisan and fair-trade crafts, food, educational workshops and activities – and, of course, a myriad of exciting and surprising live musical offerings! From the legendary to up-and-coming, from the traditional to the cutting edge, year to year, ¡Globaquerque! presents of the best of what our planet has to offer.

¡Globalquerque! is committed to presenting and exploring our world through music and the arts, bringing people together to reflect on our similarities, celebrate our differences and consider and revel in what makes our experiences unique and what makes them shared.

This year's lineip features 18 acts presenting 10 performances a night on three stages!

2022 Lineup:
Kiran Ahluwalia (India)
Al Bilali Soudan (Mali)
ARKAI (USA)
Bazurto All Stars (Colombia)
Dakha Brahka (Ukraine)
Kolonien (Sweden)
Madalitso Band (Malawi)
Making Movies (Panama/USA)
Robert Mirabal (Taos Pueblo)
Nueva Luna (New Mexico)
Puuluup (Estonia)
Bette Smith (USA)
Vox Sambou (Haiti)
Son Rompe Pera (México)
Adrian Wall Trio (Jemez Pueblo/Diné)
Gili Yalo (Ethiopia)
Yamma Ensemble (Israel)

plus a special ¡Globalquerque! / Chamber Music America commissioned cross-genre performance featuring
ARKAI with members of Nosotros and Nohe & Sus Santos

“Top Ten End of Summer Destination Event" - Los Angeles Times
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“Adventurously programmed” -Songlines Magazine (UK)

“¡Globalquerque! punches far above its weight, and offers some of the most adventurous world music programming set against one of the Southwest’s most beautiful cities.” - National Geographic Music

"An opulent overload of amazing” -Assist News Service
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“A dazzling two-day world-music festival that puts Albuquerque on the global music map.” - Fodors
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“This wondrous festival will blow you off your feet! ¡Globalquerque! is truly a “musical and cultural journey of beauty, heart, and soul”. Not to be missed!” - Kathy L., Klamath Falls, OR (on Trip Advisor )

"This is how bridges get built.” -Mel Minter, Musically Speaking