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Guarandinga: Afro-Venezuelan Pop for the Dancefloor
January 21, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
$15 – $20
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
Oakland’s Guarandinga is led by singer/lyricist Rowan Jimenez and bassist/producer Jeremy Allen. They take inspiration from across the musical spectrum, subverting expectations of what fits together.
Learn more: Website | Facebook | SoundCloud
Time: Doors 7:00PM / Show 7:30PM
Admission: $15-20 sliding scale
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event – please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets. All ages are welcome.
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