Robert Mirabal: Native American Music & Dance
10 AM  & 11:30 AM School Shows
Format: 60 minutes, in-person performance at Flushing Town Hall’s theater. 
Grade Levels: recommended for grades 4-8
Tickets: ALL tickets $10 per person.

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Robert Mirabal and his Rare Tribal Mob band perform the music of his Taos, Pueblo heritage.  An award-winning musician and flute maker, Mirabal performs flute songs, tribal rock, with storytelling and dance. Mirabal is a two-time Grammy Award winner; and he was twice named the Native American Music Award’s Artist of the Year.  Students will learn about the diverse artistic traditions of Native Americans. 
 

Music, Culture and the Pueblo Way

Robert Mirabal, acclaimed Taos Pueblo musician, flute maker, actor, craftsman, farmer and more, along with his band Rare Tribal Mob, will present an engaging program about the importance of culture, language (Robert’s first language is Tiwa), and identity as told through story, dance, movement and music.  Robert’s music and stories draw from his traditional upbringing on Taos Pueblo in New Mexico as well as his contemporary experiences as a citizen of the world.  As he often says, he walks in two, perhaps three, worlds - as do many of us.  Although he travels around the world performing, Robert still lives on Taos Pueblo and maintains a mostly traditional life participating in his Kiva*society’s and the Pueblo's ceremonies and celebrations, hunting, farming, moccasin-making, etc.   Robert brings his lifestyle and experience into every performance, through his singing, flute and tribal drum playing and stories.

 

Band and Instrumentation

Robert Mirabal - Flutes, tribal drums, vocals

Randy Sanchez - Guitars

Artha Meadors - Bass

Ryan Clement - Keyboard

Arnaldo Acosta - Drums

Emileah Lujan - The Dance

*A round, subterranean ceremonial and social chamber used for tribal rites and political meetings.

To book a show, please fill out the reservation form online. Schools and organizations with questions are welcome to reach out to Ami Park, Education and Family Programs Associate, at apark@flushingtownhall.org