Raíces Collective

05/22/2026

Tune in to Salsa Sabrosa tonight for a lot of great new music, especially from Cubita libre y soberana, less than we should be playing from the late Rafael de Jesús, plus time with folks involved in the upcoming Foxy Festival, taking place on June 13 at the Rail Yards Market in Albuquerque. It all starts at 7pm MT on KUNM Radio 89.9 FM Albuquerque-Santa Fe.

05/19/2026

05/05/2026

Join the Raices Collective this Monday for a special journey back into the archives of Espejos de Aztlan.
We are revisiting a powerful conversation originally aired on June 25, 1984. Listen in as Cecilio Garcia-Camarillo interviews Federico Reade on "El nuevo corrido: Ballads of Land Reform in New Mexico."
Through the lens of traditional ballads, we explore the deep-rooted history of land reform and the voices that shaped our landscape. Don’t miss this chance to hear these historic recordings and reflect on the enduring spirit of Tierra y Libertad.
🗓️ WHEN: Tonight, May 4, 2026
🕖 TIME: 7:00 PM
📻 WHERE: KUNM 89.9 FM or streaming at KUNM.org
Support community radio and the preservation of our local stories! 🌵🎶

05/02/2026

Tune in today to KUNM Radio 89.9 FM Albuquerque/Santa Fe or worldwide at kunm.org for the Raíces Collective program: La Historia de la Cumbia from 2-5pm. KUNM Radio Raíces Collective

04/20/2026

Tonight at 7pm ESPEJOS DE AXTLAN is honored to have Linda Garcia Benavides, Chuy Martinez and LaLa Gonzales, activists, chairs and coordinators of the NMSSPC.

We will discuss how the formerly "Recuerda a Cesar Chavez Committee" was this year rebranded as the "New Mexico ¡Sí Se Puede! Committee" reflecting a broader mission—to uplift all voices fighting for dignity, equity, and human rights across the state.
They will aslo share all the details about their coming event:
“Voces de la Comunidad / Community Voices”, a free community gathering centered on unity, advocacy, and people power where culture, education, and activism come together—a reflection of our community’s strength, resilience, and voice.
It will happen this coming Saturday, April 25, 2026, from10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the historic Albuquerque Rail Yards, including:
• Live performances from powerful local artists, including headliner Mala Maña
• Cultural expression through music, poetry, and dance
• Community resources and educational opportunities
• A reimagined cultural experience: La Marcha de la Comunidad—a unifying procession inspired by tradition

04/09/2026

Raices Collectivo is proud to present the first part of La Historia de la Cumbia, a four-part series that delves into the rich cultural heritage of cumbia, exploring its vibrant roots in Colombia's Caribbean coast, which combines West African rhythms and traditions with indigenous instruments, Spanish colonial elements, and last century's European, Latin, and Afro-American influences. Join DJ Agua and Ernesto Camacho on a journey to uncover the facts and myths, historical origins of cumbia, and how it became the genre that shaped the identity and musical taste of the whole Spanish-speaking world and beyond.

Tune in to Raices' free-form program on 89.9 FM Albuquerque/Santa Fe or Kunm.org on Saturday, April 11th, from 2-5 p.m. Please join us for this audio feature brought to you by the Raíces Collective. Listen and enjoy el ritmo y sabor de la Cumbia, with dialogue in Spanish and English.

04/06/2026

Espejos de Aztlan 4/6/2026 @7 PM Monica T Rodriguez talks to Erica Vigil-Flores about traditional healing of Northern NM. kunm.org 89.9

04/04/2026

Raices Collectivo is proud to present the first part of La Historia de la Cumbia, a four-part series that delves into the rich cultural heritage of cumbia, exploring its vibrant roots in Colombia's Caribbean coast, which combines West African rhythms and traditions with indigenous instruments, Spanish colonial elements, and last century's European, Latin, and Afro-American influences. Join DJ Agua and Ernesto Camacho on a journey to uncover the facts and myths, historical origins of cumbia, and how it became the genre that shaped the identity and musical taste of the whole Spanish-speaking world and beyond.

Tune in to Raices' free-form program on 89.9 FM Albuquerque/Santa Fe or Kunm.org on Saturday, April 4th, from 2-5 p.m. Please join us for this audio feature brought to you by the Raíces Collective. Listen and enjoy el ritmo y sabor de la Cumbia, with dialogue in Spanish and English.

03/30/2026

TONIGHT 3/30 at ESPEJOS DE AXTLAN 7-8pm
Interview about AFROMUNDO annual local festival featuring music, literature, oral histories, visual art, film, culinary taste feasts, panel discussions and more, centering on the afrodiasporic and indigenous experiences in the Americas & beyond.

Loida Maritza Pérez is afrodescendent original from the DR. She's an independent scholar, writer and cultural activist, and the founder and director of AFROMUNDO.

Olivia Martinez is a NM Latinx writer, artist, community worker, and administrative supporter for organizations from a personal, culturally relevant, and socially relative perspective.