Join Jackeline Rago and the Venezuelan Music Project (VMP) to celebrate the beauty and diversity of Venezuela in a 360° musical journey. Featuring styles of music from different regions of the country, the evening will explore tonada llanera and joropos from the plains, tambores and Afro-Venezuelan percussion from the coast, calypsos from the southeast, plus gaita zuliana, tamborera, and more from the western region.
FEATURING:
Jackeline Rago - Venezuelan cuatro, percussion, vocals
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Musical influence has never and can never be limited by the borders of nations. The far-reaching effect of the arts has created crossover music, with artists adopting elements of each other’s musical traditions. During this concert series, audiences will hear different cultural and artistic linkages across and between the banned nations and the West. The March 16th event features Sudanese musician Tarawa with Seoulstice, Iranian musician Emad Bonakdar with flamenco dancer Mizuho Sato, and Venezu...
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Led by guitarist Will Brahm, Homenaje—meaning "tribute" in Spanish—pays homage to the support and unity of various types of music and cultures from all around the world. With roots in jazz, Cuban, African, Venezuelan, Israeli, and classical music, the group strives to bring different people together through their original songs.
FEATURING:
Will Brahm - guitar
Chris Wabich - drums/percussion
Ross Shodek - bass
Dina Zarif - vocals
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Grammy-nominated Venezuelan cuatro virtuoso Jorge Glem teams up with American composer/accordionist Sam Reider to create a distinct blend of folk and jazz with driving dance rhythms. With jaw-dropping virtuosity and infectious chemistry, these musicians and friends break down the boundaries between their two continents, languages, and cultures. The evening also features San Francisco-based multi-instrumentalist Jackeline Rago.
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Sam Reider - accordion, piano
Jorge Glem - cuat...
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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
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Photo by: Zaque Eyn
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Weaving together Afro-Caribbean beats and fueled by folklore, pop, and gritty East Bay funk, Guarandinga descends on the Poppy for an infectious electronic dance party that promises to help you forget the cold, wet weather.
Featuring:
Rowan Jimenez - vocals, percussion
Jeremy Allen - bass, vocals, cuatro, percussion
Kenya Moses - percussion, vocals
Chris Carter - guitar
Brian Andres - drums
Edgar Lavado - vocals, percussion
Henry Hung - trumpet/synth
Makini Duewa - dance
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With a sound described as Latin Afro-Pop, Guarandinga's music is propelled by heavy Afro-Caribbean beats from the central coast of Venezuela. The band hails from the San Francisco Bay, integrating these rhythms with the gritty East Bay funk that runs deep from Oakland to Richmond. Fronted by the dynamic and charismatic singer/percussionist Rowan Jimenez, Guarandinga plays high-energy music that is alluring and infectious.
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Rowan Jimenez - vocals, cuatro, percussion
Jeremy Allen - ...
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