RyanDemond

@ryandemond

Bringing the Diasporic sounds to ABQ! For Global Music Only! Just a Boston transplant educating the ears of New Mexico!
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2nd Saturdays at Red Door Downtown are back! This Saturday, Come vibe INSIDE AND ON THE BACK patio as my mentor @ryandemond and I bless up @reddoordowntown all night 💃🏾🕺🏾 🌝 #jaxsunplanet #ryandemond #reddoordowntown #secondsaturdays #albuquerquedjs
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12 days ago
Albuquerque! Thursday - April 16th @abqmuseum offers an evening of Cultural Cool, Free Admission beginning at 5PM! Art, Music, Interactive Experiences, Drinks, Dancing and more. This month's exhibition | Delilah Montoya: Activating Chicana Resistance This major retrospective examines Montoya's decades-long art practice, encompassing photography, printmaking, installation art, and activism. Montonya's work represents a range of collaborations and features her communities! Third Thursdays also offers music & sounds from DJ RyanDemond. He will bring Sounds of the Diaspora infusing it with AfroLatin Jazz, Latin Rhythms, Drums and Beats from all over the globe plus Soulful RnB & GrooveFunk. Third Thursdays at the Museum builds a cultural gathering joining together different scenes, energies and people to bond through art, expression, music and dance. If you are down to be part of it, we will see you at Third Thursday's - April 16th Music begins at 5:00 until 8:30 Also, there will be cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks as well. Special thanks to @abqmuseumfoundation @newmexicoarts @abquetf
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1 month ago
An evening dedicated to pure rhythm, movement & cultural connection Expect uplifting energy music blending afrobeats, amapiano, bounce, groove, funk, boogie, house, jazz, latin, reggae, salsa and more! It is Global Sounds and World Music delivered at the Rooftop @volarerooftopbar505 We start at 6PM with the sunset and keep going all night long! 2430 Louisiana Blvd NE Friday with a View
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2 months ago
We are bringing that @aprtmentlife energy to Albuquerque's only Rooftop Party @volarerooftopbar505 on FRIDAY NIGHT! The beautiful scenery and amazing food matched with sensational music. I combine my artistic & resonating dj style with the impressive ambience at the top of the Elements Hotel in UPTOWN. FRIDAY FUN starts at 6PM (going in early to capture the sunset)! Call in early for you reservations on the Patio! /maps/reserve/v/dine/c/BbfO5jPcTfk?source=pa&opi=89978449&hl=en-US&gei=9yefaZG3HoeH0PEP58TnuQc&sourceurl=/search?gs_ssp%3DeJzj4tVP1zc0rDSsqMozLakwYLRSNaiwMDcyMkgyNElLSTE3NDI3tTKosDS2NDEzTzGwNDM2s7RITPYSKsvPSSxKVSjKz08ryS9QSEosAgAG1xXM%26q%3Dvolare%2Brooftop%2Bbar%26rlz%3D1C1MRUS_enUS1180US1180%26oq%3Dvolare%26gs_lcrp%3DEgZjaHJvbWUqGAgBEC4YJxivARjHARjJAxiABBiKBRiOBTIOCAAQRRgnGDkYgAQYigUyGAgBEC4YJxivARjHARjJAxiABBiKBRiOBTIMCAIQABhDGIAEGIoFMg8IAxAuGAoYxwEY0QMYgAQyBwgEEAAYgAQyBggFEEUYPTIGCAYQRRg9MgYIBxBFGDzSAQgyNjkyajBqN6gCALACAA%26sourceid%3Dchrome%26ie%3DUTF-8
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2 months ago
Kicking off residency series @volarerooftopbar505 Rooftop Bar on Friday, Feb 27th. ABQ's only ROOFTOP Party!!! Sounds of the Diaspora. Starts at 7PM. I will be showcasing colourful African and Latin beats and electronic sounds from top producers in the world. The vibe was definitely @aprtmentlife meets @soulection as I span the 1's and 2's through mulitple genres and kept the groove moving throughout the night! This will be an elevated listening party added with spectacular views of the mountains. Then you bring the exquisite food and drinks from the Volare staff: You will have a new level for all sophisticated lovers of music! Come find me throughout 2026!!!
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2 months ago
I was blessed to work with my fellow DJ - @cello_muzik for his apparel launch party @emptyapparelhq ! The setting was @wreckastowabq - located upstairs @franks_famous_c_and_w . The vibe was definitely @aprtmentlife meets @soulection . I spanned through mulitple genres and kept the groove moving throughout the night. Check out the mix on @soundcloud . Click the link in bio. PLUS - Kicking off residency series @volarerooftopbar505 on Friday, Feb 27th. ABQ's only ROOFTOP Party with more Sounds of the Diaspora. Starts at 7PM. I will be showcasing colourful African beats and electronic sounds from top producers in the world and bringing them to Albuquerque. I am taking the music listening party to a new level. So for all sophisticated lovers of music be sure to come find me in 2026.
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2 months ago
Wanted to publicly THANK all the people involved with the Ujima Colliecive Graduation (African Business Development Cohort Graduation) and the Albuquerque Museum! This was an incredible evening filled with energy, joy, love and respect. You can see the impact @neemakamaria and the team @cabq_oei has on the community. They are making our businesses, causes, collaborations stronger! The current grads, past grads, keynote speakers and all people involved - you deserve a lot of praise. Thank you for allowing me to be part of something this special. The music was well recieved and there will be more ways for all of us to come together - in music and in dance. These two forms of artistic expression have always bonded our community and we need to embrace this in Albuquerque! The list of this years graduates, past graduates and performers below - where you should follow these wonderful and talented people. Keynote Speaker - Professor Deleo A. Alford Leez Wingz – Sabrina Williams Utopia Dental Care – Darly Barkley @utopia.dentalcare �The Crown Pride – Marjorie Germain Native Sun Gallery – Mikey Mayes @native_sun_gallery SikWulf Custom Sewing & Upholstery – Raphael Hill @sikwulf B.L.A.C.K – Ashley Williams Green Hub Logistics – Tiffany Johnson Starfruit Studio – Estrella Aguilar Performers and artists include @soribadrums @laurienye Malcolm King and more Umoja Behavorial Health @ke.nneth8873 Seeds of Joy Psychiatry @seedsofjoypsychiatry Oriana's Originals @oriana_original Omenka App LLC @omenkaapp Herban Oasis @the_vibe_nm Afrolytics Yoga @afrolyticsyoga Concierge Massage and Spa @concierge_massage_spa United We Dance Studios (UWDS) @uwdstudiosabq Other business that are profiled and you can find them on their websites or facebook: Ms Marleys House of Colors The Kenner App Her AI Adventures Inspired by Agnes barrett Strategies Hidden Wisdom Coaching Desert Motions Chiropractic Lastly - thanks @mayorkeller and the @abqmuseum
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2 months ago
Fridays with a View @volarerooftopbar505 !!! Offering sophisticated ambience, mind blowing views and curated music presented by ABQ's premier DJ. I will be performing a special set of sounds fused with Diasporic tones and rhythmic beats from Global sensations. Combining a Listening Session with dinner and drinks at the start of the evening then effortlessly blending the mood of the night with Afrobeat, Amapiano, Batida - while weaving in elements of Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Disco, House, Baile Funk and more. Come get warm by the fire pits and allow yourself and friends to experience an elevated evening!
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2 months ago
Tonight - Feb 19th: Albuquerque Museum Third Thursday!!! Join us for a celebration of the 2nd graduating cohort of the Ujima Collective Work and Responsibility Business Development Program presented by @cabq_oei . Music and festivities begin at 5PM until 8PM. I am honored to be part of this celebration and we all should show support during #BlackHistoryMonth This is a free show and open to the public - Keynote Speaker - Professor Deleo A. Alford plus artists, performers and interactive activities throughout the museum. Music will be provided by yours truly: DJ RyanDemond. A diasporic journey through African, HipHop, Funk, Jazz and more will fill the room. There are 8 amazing people who will be recognized: Leez Wingz – Sabrina Williams Utopia Dental Care – Darly Barkley @utopia.dentalcare �The Crown Pride – Marjorie Germain Native Sun Gallery – Mikey Mayes @native_sun_gallery SikWulf Custom Sewing & Upholstery – Raphael Hill @sikwulf B.L.A.C.K – Ashley Williams Green Hub Logistics – Tiffany Johnson Starfruit Studio – Estrella Aguilar Performers and artists include @soribadrums @laurienye Malcolm King and more
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2 months ago
On Thursday night - Feb 19th - I am providing an Afro-Centric curated DJ concertv for the Ujima Colliecive Graduation (African Business Development Cohort Graduation)! I am honored to be part of Empowering, Afro Centric, Culturally Rich, Smart, Talented, Highly Educated and Artistically Skilled group of business leaders and celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth! Go to the @cabq_oei instagram page & watch the well crafted business profiles/introductions of all these very important brown and black owned business: Creative Duke @creativeduke - special shout out to this talented and artistically gifted group who put together the visual content. My reel was just a montage of all the profile post! Umoja Behavorial Health @ke.nneth8873 Seeds of Joy Psychiatry @seedsofjoypsychiatry Oriana's Originals @oriana_original Omenka App LLC @omenkaapp Herban Oasis @the_vibe_nm Afrolytics Yoga @afrolyticsyoga Concierge Massage and Spa @concierge_massage_spa United We Dance Studios (UWDS) @uwdstudiosabq Other business that are profiled and you can find them on their websites or facebook: Ms Marleys House of Colors The Kenner App Her AI Adventures Inspired by Agnes barrett Strategies Hidden Wisdom Coaching Desert Motions Chiropractic The City is actively working to foster a more inclusive business environment. The New Mexico Black Leadership Council adopted the theme SONKE (”all of us” in Zulu) to emphasize shared narratives and community unity! Also thank you @neemakamaria for collaborating with me to DJ such a great event! #OneAlbuquerque #BlackHistoryMonth #Albuquerque #CityEvents #Events
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2 months ago
Cello & Big Frank invite you to the "The Official Grand Opening" of the @wreckastowabq Music & Fashion Mixer featuring @emptyapparelhq Catch the vibe, the sound and feel music, nostalgia with a dash of fashion. RSVP @cello_muzik for an invitation to the Fashion Show. @ryandemond will be spinning his brand of funk, grooves and hip-hop blended with the best flips/remixes upstairs @franks_famous_c_and_w Then stay for the Mardi Gras AfterParty - DJs: @quincyblakemore & @milesblakemore w/ @cello_muzik starting at 9PM to MIDNIGHT! Food | Vibes | Beer | Wine @owntheday47 @miquelarr @coachchach_mh @its.agave @jewelzeffectt_
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3 months ago
Elevate your Galentine's celebration with a Rio Carnival twist @volarerooftopbar505 on Feb. 13th. This one is for the Singles to Socials and anyone who just loves a good night out. Cocktail Specials, Wine Specials and Charcuterie Specials! Music by: DJ RyanDemond; Your playlist for the evening: a blend of Latin, Global sounds plus the lively beats and drums from Carnival - Samba, Salsa, Soca, Reggea, Afro-Latin, Funk Carioca, Bossa and more. @elementabquptown is where you & your friends will have a proper night in style at the most exquisite | scenic rooftop bar & restaurant. 2430 Louisiana BLVD NE. ENTER THE ELEVATOR & JUST PRESS "ROOFTOOP" #galentines #carnaval2026 #galentinesday #celebration #love #albuquerque #NewMexico #bar #rooftop #mountainview #food #wine #sunset #mountains #abq #goodvibes #rooftopbar #bestbar #bestview #ryandemond
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3 months ago