Last Dance: With Gathering of Nations Ending, What’s the Future for Native Events in ABQ?
The Gathering of Nations Powwow, a cultural anchor in Albuquerque for over four decades, is ending in 2026, but smaller independent events like Gathering of MCs and Native Guitar Tours are thriving and imagining a future beyond the powwow. These events focus on contemporary Indigenous art forms like hip hop and live music, and have benefited from the scale and timing of the Gathering of Nations.
The Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque is ending in 2026 after more than four decades. A network of smaller, independent events has grown around it, focusing on contemporary Indigenous art forms like hip hop and live music. Gathering of MCs, an intertribal rap competition and music showcase, will take place on April 23 at the Launchpad. Native Guitar Tours hosts its 'Under the Native Stars' festival on April 25 at FUSION | The Meadow, featuring music, art, and fashion. These events have benefited from the scale and timing of the Gathering of Nations, and are now imagining a future beyond the powwow. They offer a space for Indigenous artists to share modern-day storytelling and connect with audiences beyond the powwow grounds.
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