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Javier Navarrette: Afro-Cuban Tribute to Orishas and Ancestors

January 6, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

$10 – $15

Afro-Caribbean rhythm specialist Javier Navarrette and his mighty vocal/percussion ensemble kick off the Poppy’s first show of 2017 with a musical offering to ancestors and the orishas (Afro-Cuban deities), invoking strength, health, and a community united to face challenges that may lie ahead.

Featuring:
Javier Navarrette
Sergio Duran
Katiana Vila
Jessie Webber
Kevin Repp
plus special guests

Bay Area-based percussionist/educator Javier Navarrette, who has recorded on three Grammy-nominated albums with John Santos and the Machete Ensemble/Folklorico Kindembo, studied in Cuba with musicians from Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba. He has performed with such greats as Aretha Franklin, Poncho Sanchez, Los Van Van, Jon Faddis, Tootie Heath, Jerry Gonzalez, Trini Lopez, Nestor Torres, Bobi Cespedes, as well as the Conga Kings, Francisco Aguabella, Carlos “Patáto” Valdez, and Armando Peraza.

 

EVENT DETAILS

 
Time: Doors 7:00PM / Show 7:30PM
Admission: $10-15 sliding scale
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event – please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets. All ages are welcome.

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Details

Date:
January 6, 2017
Time:
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Cost:
$10 – $15
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Venue

Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom St.
San Francisco, CA 94110 United States
Phone
(650) 731-5383