Makrú: Rumba Ska with Global Beats

A fusion of rumba flamenca, ska, reggae, cumbia, Turkish songs, and other global beats⁠—plus lyrics in Spanish, English, and Turkish⁠—Makrú will keep you dancing and aware of what's happening in the world.   FEATURING: Jenny Rodriguez - vocals, vihuela, percussion Raúl Vargas - vocals, cajón Alberto Gutierrez - vocals, guitar Haluk Kecelioglu - vocals, electric guitar, oud, violin Vinicio Peñate - electric bass Jesse Weber - drums & percussion   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Landing in ...
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Istanbul Connection: Reconnecting (TWO SHOWS)

Istanbul Connection returns to the Red Poppy as a nine-piece band for a live, intimate performance of Balkan, Turkish, North African, and flamenco music. Come prepared to dance!   FEATURING: Kata Miletich - vocals Haluk Kecelioglu - vocals, oud, violin Raúl Vargas - vocals, cajón, percussion Melissa Cruz - percussion, dance Sean Terguis - darbuka, tupan Isaac Weiser - bass Javier Jimenez - guitar Danny Cao - trumpet Joey Friedman - saxophone   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Istanbul C...
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Los Nadies: Danceable Latin Rock with a Conscience

Los Nadies bring a keen mix of politics, poetry, street party, and musicianship every time they step on to a stage. They play an eclectic combination of highly danceable Latin music with rock.   FEATURING: Juan Cuba - lead vocals, rhythm guitar Mateo Nube - lead electric guitar, backup vocals Marty Jones - bass guitar Chris Mayorga - lead & rhythm acoustic guitar José Vergelin - drums, cajón, bongó, percussion   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Los Nadies weave together a wide array of Lat...
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CANCELLED – Maracujá: A Journey Around Latin America Through Music

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. If you have already purchased tickets for this event, please note a refund will be issued as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Caitlin Belem and guitarist Terrence Rosnagle take you on a trip through Latin America, playing sumptuous samba, bossa nova, cumbia, son, and much more.   FEATURING: Caitlin Belem – vocals, saxophone, guita...
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Maracujá: A Journey Around Latin America Through Music

Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Caitlin Belem and guitarist Terrence Rosnagle take you on a trip through Latin America, playing sumptuous samba, bossa nova, cumbia, son, and much more.   FEATURING: Caitlin Belem – vocals, saxophone, guitar, fiddle, hand percussion Terrence Rosnagle – guitar   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Caitlin Belem grew up in a house full of music in Northern Wyoming, falling in love with the fiddle at a young age, as well as learning to sing and play saxophone and guit...
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Maracujá: A Musical Journey Around Latin America

Vocalist/multi instrumentalist Caitlin Belem and guitarist Terrence Rosnagle take you on a trip through Latin America, playing music from Brazil to Cuba and everywhere in between – samba, bossa nova, cumbia, son, and more. It’ll be a Saturday night for listeners and dancers. Featuring: Caitlin Belem - vocals, saxophone, guitar, fiddle, hand percussion Terrence Rosnagle - guitar Caitlin Belem grew up in a house full of music in Northern Wyoming, fell in love with the fiddle at a young age...
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IndiviDúo: California & Colombian Pop Duo

Salsa, bossa nova, boleros, and Colombian cumbia meet in the dynamic Latin pop of IndiviDúo, a cross-continental collaboration between San Francisco-born songstress Tiffany Joy and Colombian songsmith Maqui Reyes. Expect an evening of infectious originals and celebrated hits in the duo’s Red Poppy debut. Featuring: Maqui Reyes - vocals, guitar, ukulele Tiffany Joy - guitar, melodica, percussion (Full Lineup TBA) After meeting in Buenos Aires back in 2010, Tiffany Joy and Maqui Reyes set...
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La Mixta Criolla: Latin-Caribbean Grooves

Hard-swinging Bay Area ensemble La Mixta Criolla returns to the Red Poppy with music rooted in the criollo culture of Puerto Rico and the Latin-Caribbean. Performing both originals and funky renditions of classic tunes, the quintet combines a variety of swinging Afro-Caribbean grooves, from plena, bomba, guaracha jíbara, seis, and aguinaldo to merengue, son, cumbia, and salsa.   Featuring: Héctor Lugo - congas, barril, panderos, vocals Ayla Davila - bass, vocals Sandra García Rivera - ...
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Makrú: A Night of Rumba Flamenca, Ska, Reggae & Cumbia

Makrú’s unifying ethos is more than just talk: This pan-cultural five-piece uses Spanish and English lyrics to blend reality and fiction, and their signature mix of rumba flamenca, reggae, cumbia, and ska promises to bring everyone to the dancefloor. Featuring: Jenny Rodriguez - vocals Raúl Vargas - cajón, vocals Haluk Kecelioglu - oud, violin Bob Sanders - guitar OriAche - percussion Learn more: Website | Facebook | Bandcamp   EVENT DETAILS   Time: Doors 7:00PM / Sho...
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LoCura: From Spain to the Caribbean and Back

With music that’s equal parts flamenco, reggae, cumbia, Cuban son, and ska, LoCura happily crosses borders to bring back the goods for your soul and your dancing feet. Their Red Poppy show will feature a new lineup, new songs, and remixed classics. Featuring: Featuring: Kata Miletich - vocals Bob Sanders - guitars Melissa Cruz - cajón, flamenco dance Juan Manuel Caipo - bass guitar Katiana Vilá - percussion, cuatro Inspired by the Spanish phrase “ida y vuelta (round trip),” which ...
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Makrú: Exploring New Musical Paths

Landing in San Francisco from different parts of the world, Makrú takes elements of rumba flamenca, reggae, cumbia, ska, and other global beats to create an uplifting and unifying sound. The group's lyrics in Spanish and English bring reality, fiction, and joy together in the hopes of spreading a message of respect and love. Featuring: Raúl Vargas - vocals and cajón Bob Sanders - electric and acoustic guitar Vinicio Peñate - bass Sergio Durán- percussion Morgan Nilsen - clarinet Hal...
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