*UPDATE: This performance has changed from one show to a double show. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Caminos Flamencos is an Emmy-winning troupe known for its improvisational and passionate representation of flamenco infused with modern influences of jazz, rock, and Latin. Led by virtuoso guitarist Jason "El Rubio" McGuire and director Yaelisa, they will be joined by Spanish singer El Grillu, highly respected dancer Fanny Ara, as well as special guests, which will feature rocking fla...
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date and time of this event have been changed to Saturday, November 23 as a double show. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Caminos Flamencos is an Emmy-winning troupe known for its improvisational and passionate representation of flamenco infused with modern influences of jazz, rock, and Latin. Led by virtuoso guitarist Jason "El Rubio" McGuire and director Yaelisa, they will be joined by Spanish singer El Grillu, highly respected dancer Fanny Ara, a...
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RagaMenco represents the synthesis of ancient traditions that have been linked by human and cultural migration through the centuries. A collaboration of Spanish and Indian musicians from the Bay Area, RagaMenco explores exciting new territories by combining haunting Indian melodies with exciting gypsy, flamenco, and jazz traditions from Spain. Come hear ancient traditions from the Old World finding a new voice in California.
FEATURING:
Javier Jiménez – guitar
Luis Jiménez – cajón
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Join mezzo-soprano Nicole Takesono in collaboration with guitarist Sharon Wayne for an evening in exploration of classical Spanish songs, traditional Portuguese fado, classical guitar repertoire, and traditional Hawaiian tunes.
FEATURING:
Nicole Takesono - mezzo-soprano
Sharon Wayne - guitar
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Originally from Hawaii, mezzo-soprano Nicole Takesono has been praised for her sweet, warm voice and dedication to character. She has performed roles with San Francisc...
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Sevillian flamenco singer Juan Murube has inspired a show which is part-traditional flamenco and part-Latin music. Tying together both musical styles to bring the audience to its feet, the ensemble will perform traditional flamenco along with boleros and salsa.
FEATURING:
Juan Murube (special guest singer) - cante
Gopal Slavonic - guitar
Chus Alonso - flute
Marlon Aldana - percussion
Bianca Rodriguez - dance
Radha Garcia - dance
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Bianca Rodriguez began d...
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Join French Oak Gypsy Band for an evening of chanson from around the globe, including French classic and contemporary, American traditional jazz, Spanish, Romani, Catalan, and Russian traditional songs as well!
FEATURING:
Stella Heath - vocals
Gabriel Pirard - guitar, harmony vocals
Jimmy Inciardi - saxophones
Skyler Stover - bass
Jamie Foster - drums
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
French Oak Gypsy Band is a wild-around-the-edges band, melding French jazz manouche and chanson, New Orl...
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Javier and Luis Jiménez, founders of the acoustic global music septet Barrio Manouche, present new project RagaMenco along with Mallar Bhattacharya, Nilan Chaudhuri, and Satish Pillai. The group has been working together on the great adventure of blending Indian classical music with flamenco grooves and melodies. They will perform original arrangements influenced by ragas with an improvisational jazz approach.
FEATURING:
Devi SenGupta – vocals
Mallar Bhattacharya – sarode
Javier Jimé...
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Flamenco dancer Melissa Cruz presents a series of vignettes that feature collaborations with diverse artists reflecting her development as a local Bay Area working artist.
FEATURING:
Melissa Cruz - dance
Alex Conde - piano
Gregory Masako Jenkins - horns
Marco Peris - percussion
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Melissa Cruz is a Bay Area-based flamenco professional and has been a full-time flamenco artist and instructor for the past 14 years. After being exposed to flamenco while studyi...
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One of Spain’s leading flamenco guitarists, Córdoba’s award-winning José Antonio Rodríguez makes a special San Francisco appearance at the Red Poppy.
FEATURING:
José Antonio Rodriguez - flamenco guitar
Patricio “Pachi” Cámara - percussion, vocals
Paco Peña - bass
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Acclaimed for his powerful and evocative renditions of contemporary flamenco, José Antonio Rodriguez has composed music for orchestras and dance companies, participated in major projects with Paco...
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Dancer Bianca Rodriguez collaborates with NYC-based singer Jenny Luna and Bay Area musicians Joey Friedman and Gopal Slavonic to bring you fresh interpretations on music from Turkey, Spain, and the Balkans.
FEATURING:
Jenny Luna - vocals, cajon
Gopal Slavonic - guitar
Bianca Rodriguez - flamenco dance
Joey Friedman - saxophone
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Ole, Opa! was formed in 2016 by dancer Bianca Rodriguez and singer Jenny Luna. The group draws from Luna’s background in Balkan a...
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Levoná Ensemble combines flamenco, Arab, Jewish, and other musical traditions and weaves them together with stories, both ancient and new. They create a rich tapestry that is at once a taste of the orient and a new creation all on its own—the kind of energy that only comes when distant cultures overlap and celebrate their differences.
FEATURING:
Faisal Zedan - percussion, vocals
Josh Mellinger - percussion
Asaf Ophir - woodwinds, vocals
David McLean - flamenco guitar
Patrick Kelly ...
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Jazz/flamenco pianist Alex Conde returns to the Bay Area to reunite with his California trio featuring Grammy-nominated percussionist John Santos and legendary bassist Jeff Chambers. This extraordinary trio of natural-born improvisors will explore the intersections of jazz, Latin jazz, flamenco, and all the spaces in between, leaving you inspired, elated, and transformed.
FEATURING:
Alex Conde - piano
John Santos - percussion
Jeff Chambers - bass
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Alex Con...
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Trio Caminos, an acoustic ensemble that offers a fresh mix of Venezuelan, Spanish, Cuban, and American styles, takes the Poppy stage for an evening of original compositions that blend flamenco with joropo and Afro-Caribbean beats, as well as music by renowned composers such as Astor Piazzolla, Hermeto Pascoal, and Michel Camilo.
FEATURING:
Carlos Caminos - guitar
Sascha Jacobsen - bass
Marlon Aldana - cajón
Learn more: Website
Photo by: Zaque Eyn
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Flamenco dancer Bianca Rodriguez and New York-based Balkan/Turkish singer Jenny Luna team up with clarinetist Calvin Lai and guitarist Gopal Slavonic for a night of music from Turkey, Spain, and the Balkans.
FEATURING:
Jenny Luna - vocals, cajon
Gopal Slavonic - guitar
Calvin Lai - clarinet
Bianca Rodriguez - flamenco dance
Learn more: Jenny Luna
EVENT DETAILS
Time: Doors 7:00PM / Show 7:30PM
Admission: $15-20 sliding scale
Tickets will not be sold i...
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Violin-guitar duo Doralice unveil a new 10" vinyl record of original cinematic acoustic music, featuring everything from moody waltzes to serpentine gypsy rhythms and creaky Americana. Records will be available and include custom papercut art by Bianca Levan, who will share some of her work during the show. Opening the evening will be an intimate set by cinematic folk duo Wolf & Crow.
FEATURING:
Rima Ash - violin
Yates Brown - guitar
Zachary Vieira - guitar, vocals
Mathieu Stemmelen -...
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The Red Poppy is proud to present an evening with Spanish guitarist/composer Javier Jimenez’s Barrio Manouche, purveyors of original, instrumental jazz manouche, and the Mallar Bhattacharya Band, a Bay Area-based traditional North Indian ensemble. Each band will perform a set and then play together, merging both cultures to become one.
Featuring:
Javier Jiménez - guitar
Alex Zelnick - guitar
Luis Jiménez - cajón
Magali Sans-Cartier - violin
Cyril Guiraud - soprano saxophone
Sascha Jacob...
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This bicoastal quartet–comprised of New York-based singer Jenny Luna and Bay Area residents Bianca Rodriguez (flamenco dance), Morgan Nilsen (clarinet), and Chris Reid (guitar)–promises to bring you a fresh take on music from Turkey, Spain, and the Balkans.
Ole! Opa!, formed by Bianca Rodriguez and Jenny Luna, draws from Jenny’s background in Balkan and Turkish singing and Bianca's background in flamenco dance. The group performs songs from several countries, including Turkey, Spain, Romania,...
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Synthesizing elements of jazz, flamenco, tango, and Latin American music, Trio Caminos is a new acoustic ensemble led by Venezuelan guitarist Carlos Caminos. After moving to the Bay Area, Caminos connected with bassist Sascha Jacobsen and percussionist Sage Baggott to create original compositions and play music by composers such as Astor Piazzolla and Michel Camilo. Together, Trio Caminos boasts a rich, diverse repertoire that marries Latin American music to Afro-Caribbean, Spanish, and joropo b...
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Performing arrangements as dynamic and diverse as Bach and blues to Mexican boleros, Amelia Romano combines Latin rhythms and personal lyrics to produce an intimate and energizing musical experience. With her signature blue electric lever harp, she experiments with various rhythms, tones and textures that demand the listener to re-think the lever harp's role in today's music.
Amelia Romano takes the path less traveled. A composer and arranger, she draws on life experience and inspiration to i...
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Traversing the musical footprints between Spain, Latin America and the Philippines, Fandangueros' compositions value tradition as well as their new iterations. Fandangueros started out as an outfit to support Florante Aguilar’s commissioned compositions and projects. The group’s identity later evolved through Florante and Chus Alonso’s shared passion for their country’s folk music – the Philippines and Spain, respectively. While Florante’s nationalistic approach is a nod to its Spanish influence...
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