August 1st MAPP
August 1st MAPP: Songs Across the World
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
Saturday, August 1st, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening that celebrates the richness of our global musical landscape. Songs Across the World brings together four distinct performances that span continents, traditions, and contemporary expressions, offering a journey from intimate storytelling to joyful celebration.
Red Poppy Art House
MAPP (Mission Arts & Performance Project)
2698 23rd @ Folsom
Curator: Dina Zarif
7:00 pm- 7:35 pm
Libres (songs for the heart)
Mónica María (Jarana and voice)
7:50 pm – 8:40 pm
Kaimera (Balkan, Greek, Turkish)
Ryan Feldthouse (oud, bouzouki and violin)
Jesse Torre (flamenco guitar)
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
LA GENTE SF (Cumbia, Salsa, Reggaeton)
Rafa Sarria Bustamante (vocals, guitar)
Diana Rivera (vocals, percussion)
Jesse Weber (percussion, Vocals)
Monica Maria (bass, vocals)
MAPP (Mission Arts & Performance Project)
Launched in 2003, the Mission Arts & Performance Project (MAPP) is a homegrown bi-monthly, multidisciplinary, intercultural event that takes place in the Mission District of San Francisco. On the first Saturday of every even month of the year, the MAPP transforms ordinary spaces, such as private garages, gardens, living rooms, studios, street corners, and small businesses into pop-up performance and exhibition sites for a day/night of intimate-scale artistic and cultural exchange among a kaleidoscope of individuals and communities.
RED POPPY MAPP TEAM:
Artistic Director | Managing Director: Dina Zarif
Content manager: Jennie Legary
Sound crew: Andrew Scott
Host: Verda Bursal
ABOUT THE PERFORMING ARTISTS
Libres
Songs for the Heart
Mónica María – Jarana and voice
Monica María’s music reflects her Californian roots mixed with traditional and contemporary sounds of Latin America. Her songs are innovative and expressive of a world where cultures coexist, where fear is transformed by compassion, where we learn to truly love ourselves, and where we view the world from an empathetic and holistic state of mind. A vocalist, multi instrumentalist and composer, she’s a graduate of San Francisco State University who has spent more than half her life songwriting and performing various genres such as Son Jarocho, Son Cubano, Salsa, Folk and Jazz.
Kaimera
Contemporary World Fusion
Ryan Feldthouse – oud, bouzouki and violin
Jesse Torre – lamenco guitar
Kaimera is a thoughtfully crafted ensemble, led by Ryan Feldthouse on oud, bouzouki and violin, and Jesse Torre on flamenco guitar. Their music is a fusion of Balkan, Flamenco, Greek, and Turkish influences, creating a layered and beautiful soundscape. With a balance of precision and spontaneity, Kaimera offers an immersive musical experience – perfect for special events, where their performance invites the audience to listen closely and connect.
LA GENTE SF
Cumbia, Salsa, Reggaeton
Rafa Sarria Bustamante – vocals, guitar
Diana Rivera – vocals, percussion
Jesse Weber – percussion, Vocals
Monica Maria – bass, vocals
LA GENTE SF was born in the Mission District of San Francisco, California. The group is led by Rafa Sarria Bustamante: singer-songwriter and voting member of the Recording Academy/Grammy’s. LA GENTE SF has created their own unique blend of Cumbia, Salsa, and Reggaeton. Their music and live shows fuse together rhythms, dances and cultural influences from all over Latino America and the Caribbean with a distinct San Francisco flavor, to create an infectious, high energy dance party. LA GENTE SF have just released “Llama Cumbia”, their second single and music video from their 5th studio album “Entre 2 Mundos.” The Band is currently on their 2026 World Tour with dates in the USA, Colombia, Mexico & more.
Preview the Artists
Mónica María
LA GENTE SF
MAPP GENERAL PROGRAM
Join us in MAPP at all other spaces throughout the Mission District.
IN PERSON EVENT DETAILS
Time: August 1st, 2026, 7pm- 10pm (IN-PERSON)
Admission: Free!