Ricardo Peixoto & Julio Lemos: An Evening of Classic Brazilian Music

Brazilian guitarists Ricardo Peixoto and Julio Lemos join forces to explore classic sambas, choros, bossa novas, as well as some original compositions.   FEATURING: Ricardo Peixoto - guitar Julio Lemos - guitar   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Originally from Rio de Janeiro, guitarist, composer, and arranger Ricardo Peixoto came to the Bay Area by way of a scholarship to Boston’s Berklee College of Music. He has performed throughout the U.S., Europe, Canada, Japan, and Brazil with artists s...
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Grupo Falso Baiano ft. Julio Lemos: Brazilian Choro Jazz & Samba

Grupo Falso Baiano plays Brazilian choro with their own style of jazz. Featuring Brazilian guest guitarist Julio Lemos, this concert will feature some original compositions by both Falso Baiano and Lemos.   FEATURING: Brian Moran - 7-string guitar, mandolin Zack Pitt-Smith - reeds Ami Molinelli - percussion Julio Lemos (special guest) - 7-string guitar   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Grupo Falso Baiano is a choro group that offers a window into the history and diverse culture of Brazil....
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Almir Côrtes & Ricardo Peixoto: Brazilian Music for Mandolin & Guitars

Brazilian multi-instrumentalist Alimr Côrtes invites local favorite guitarist Ricardo Peixoto for an evening of choros, sambas, and bossa novas.   FEATURING: Almir Côrtes - mandolin, guitars Ricardo Peixoto - 6, 7 & 12-string guitars   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: A native of Bahia, Brazil, versatile multi-instrumentalist Almir Côrtes is equally at home on mandolin and acoustic and electric guitars. His repertoire of styles is equally broad, including choro, frevo, samba, maxixe, and Braz...
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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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CANCELLED – Kenya Moses Quartet: Inspirações do Brasil

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. Although no stranger to the walls of Red Poppy Art House, Kenya Moses makes her solo debut with her new ensemble by the same name. Exploring the sounds of Brazil, past and present, Kenya brings the audience on a musical adventure, enjoying every...
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Carlos Oliveira & Kata-Vento: Music from Northeastern Brazil

This reunion concert features original compositions by Brazilian guitarist Carlos Oliveira written for Kata-Vento's distinct instrumentation of three flutes, two guitars, and percussion. Inspired by the music of Northeastern Brazil, the tunes invoke the traditional sound of the pífano flute, as well as jazz, samba, maracatu, choro, and even "cholypso."   FEATURING: Carlos Oliveira - guitars, compositions Rebecca Kleinmann – flutes Chloe Scott – flutes Daniel Riera – flutes Brian Rice...
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Duo Violão Plus 1: Brazilian Jazz, Samba & Choro

On tour from Rio de Janeiro, Duo Violão Brasil presents a special evening of choro featuring compositions by Baden Powell, Pixinguinha, Radames Gnattali, as well as originals by Rogerio Souza. They will be accompanied by special guest percussionist Ami Molinelli.   FEATURING: Rogerio Souza - 7-string guitar Edinho Gerber - 7-string guitar Ami Molinelli - percussion   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Duo Violão Brasil is the result of guitarists Rogério Souza and Edinho Gerber's reverence for ...
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Call Me Blaze Quartet: World Ukulele Soul Project

Kyle Blaze brings original pieces and arrangements with the musical expertise of Terrence Brewer on guitar and Ami Molinelli Hart on percussion. In a distinct blend of authentic cool, Call Me Blaze Quartet explores bossa nova, samba, salsa, jazz, funk, and soul.   FEATURING: Terrence Brewer - guitar, ukulele, guitalele Ami Molinelli Hart - percussion Kyle Blaze - vocals, electric bairtone ukulele TBA - bass Student performers - TBA   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Kyle Blaze is an accompl...
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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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California Choro Club: Celebrating 40 Years of SF Carnaval!

Celebrating 40 years of SF Carnaval, the Red Poppy Art House and curator Andrew Scott present two days of Carnaval-inspired performances. On Saturday, California Choro Club brings the upbeat sounds of samba and choro directly from Brazil to San Francisco.   FEATURING: Katia Moraes - vocals Eduardo Souza - Brazilian guitar Ted Falcon - violin, mandolin Rebecca Kleinmann - flute Ami Molinelli - percussion   ABOUT THE CURATOR: Since arriving from London 30 years ago, Andrew Sco...
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Lisa Silva & Voz Du Brasil: Celebrating 40 Years of SF Carnaval!

Celebrating 40 years of SF Carnaval, the Red Poppy Art House and curator Andrew Scott present two days of Carnaval-inspired performances. Lisa Silva, a fixture in the Brazilian music scene for many years, brings her joyous energy on Friday for an evening of samba, bossa, baiao, and samba reggae.   FEATURING: TBA   ABOUT THE CURATOR: Since arriving from London 30 years ago, Andrew Scott has been an active Bay Area musician, producer, and audio engineer. He runs Studio 401 in Bern...
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Grupo Falso Baiano ft. Francisco Marques: 100 Years of Choro & Samba

With special guest Francisco Marques from Ginga, Grupo Falso Baiano performs the music of Rio de Janeiro, illustrating 100 years of samba and choro.   FEATURING: Brian Moran - 7-string guitar Zack Pitt-Smith - clarinet, saxophone, flute Francisco Marques - cavaco, vocals, percussion Ami Molinelli - percussion   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Grupo Falso Baiano is a choro group that offers a window into the history and diverse culture of Brazil. Choro is one of Brazil’s earliest popular mus...
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SOLD OUT: Bay Area’s Women in Jazz: An Evening of Jazz, Blues, Soul, Batucada & More

Bay Area's Women in Jazz brings together some of the best female jazz musicians for another night under one roof. The performance celebrates and recognizes the talents and hard work of these women who are sometimes underrepresented in the male-dominated scene. With music ranging from straight-ahead jazz, blues, swing, bebop, gospel, and soul, the evening comes to a close with some Brazilian tunes featuring a batucada percussion jam.   FEATURING: Adriana Morrero - vocals Kimiko Joy - voc...
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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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Ricardo Peixoto and Felipe Senna: An Evening of Brazilian Music

Bay Area-based Brazilian guitarist Ricardo Peixoto welcomes São Paulo pianist/arranger/composer Felipe Senna for an evening of original compositions, as well as selections of Brazilian classics, including choro, samba, baião, and bossa nova. Featuring: Ricardo Peixoto - guitar Felipe Senna - piano Originally from Rio de Janeiro, guitarist/composer Ricardo Peixoto is among the top representatives of Brazilian guitar in the U.S. today. His fluid, melodic style, original harmonic approach, ...
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CARNAVAL WEEKEND: Post-Parade Samba Pagode de Mesa: Community Open House w/ Jorge Alabe and Friends

In celebration of the 38th Annual Carnaval San Francisco, The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present three days of Carnaval-inspired performances beginning on Friday and wrapping up Sunday afternoon. We are bringing in artists from across the Bay Area to celebrate community, culture and art, all centered around the beloved festival. To round off the weekend, the Poppy will hold a traditional open-house Pagode de Mesa led by master drummer Jorge Alabe and some of the finest musicians in the...
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Flying Under the Radar, in Collaboration with Derek Lassiter, Presents: As Três Meninas

Flying Under the Radar, in collaboration with the Red Poppy Art House, presents three nights of international performance featuring Symbiosis (directed by Kiandanda Dance Theater & Bahiya Movement) on April 21, The Supplicants – Celestial Frequencies on April 22, and As Três Meninas (curated by Derek Lassiter) on April 23. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, As Três Meninas (The Three Girls) is a musical project formed by three bandleaders: Fabiana Passoni, Stephanie Ozer, and Ami Moline...
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