Rumba music originated in the Afro-Cuban neighborhoods of Havana and Matanzas as the soundtrack to community, partnered dancing and get-togethers as a means of cultural expression. Its global diaspora means rumba rhythms have found their way into other genres of music such as country, rock, and blues, and continue to impact the genres of today. […]
Roger Kim’s Portrait Maker is a new kind of chamber music that combines elements of jazz, classical, and folk music in a highly personal and organic way. Writing for plucked and bowed string instruments, woodwinds, flute, voices, and sparse percussion and piano, the young guitarist makes his mark as a promising composer with a wonderful […]
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 […]
From the milongas of Buenos Aires to a rare concert setting at the Red Poppy, Tango BC Quartet plays contemporary and original arrangements of classic tangos. Joining the group for the night is bassist Hector Pineda, well known for his work with the stage show Forever Tango. FEATURING: Mariano Barreiro - piano Santiago Cursach […]
Multi-instrumentalist Daniel Riera presents the music of Brazilian master guitarist and composer Guinga, known for his elegant melodies and lush harmonies. His repertoire will be interpreted by a chamber ensemble of winds, strings, and percussion. Daniel has studied with Guinga for six years at California Brazil Camp and will bring his arrangements and musical collaborators […]
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: […]
Het Hat Club returns to the Red Poppy to perform their own interpretations of jazz manouche classics, combining it with their international roots of Eastern European and Balkan music. FEATURING: Valentin Desmarais - saxophone Antonio D Erchie Jr - guitar Isaac Misri - guitar Bito Janos - accordion ABOUT THE ARTIST: Het Hat […]
Launched in 2003, the Mission Arts & Performance Project (MAPP) is a homegrown bi-monthly, multidisciplinary, intercultural happening 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 […]
French bassist François Moutin and New York vocalist Kavita Shah embrace virtuosity, spontaneity, and lyricism through standards and original music adapted to acoustic bass and voice. Their first album, Interplay, features 11 tracks recorded at Sear Sound Studios in New York and Studio le Meudon in Paris, and is due for release in 2018 on […]
Grupo Borogodo is a Bay Area group celebrating the beautiful, lively song and dance music from the cafes and backyards of Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. The evening features original compositions, as well as those by Brazil’s best-known artists such as Paulinho da Viola, Jorge Aragao, Almir Guineto, Chico Buarque, and Zeca Pagodinho. FEATURING: […]
Lucia Lilikoi presents new songs and soundscapes from her upcoming fourth album. She uses her voice, ukulele, guitar, looping pedal, and diverse instruments gathered in her travels to weave alchemical prayers to the earth. Joining her for the evening are special guest musicians from the Bay Area, inviting listeners into a world where dreams are […]
Mark Eisner, one of the founding members of the Red Poppy Art House, is joined by friends to celebrate the publication of his new book, Neruda: The Poet's Calling. The evening features a reading from the author; poetry by Jennifer Barone, Cristina García, Ingrid Keir, William O’Daly, Carolina de Robertis, and Michael Warr; as well […]
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 […]
Hazel Reading Series is a vibrant literary community founded in 2013. Each month, the all-women lineup of writers is carefully selected by the readers of the previous month. Through this curation-by-evolution process, they have created a sense of lineage and have come into contact with some of the best writers in the Bay Area—some at […]
Bay Area guitarist Jack Tone-Riordan presents music from his recently released trio recording, Deep Space. The band consists of homegrown, international talents Darrell Green on drums and David Ewell on bass. Tone-Riordan uses newly composed original music as well as favorites from the Great American Songbook as departure points for his compelling and explorative improvisations […]
Ramana Vieira and her ensemble present rapturous rhythms and the passionate stirrings of fado, the folk music of Portugal. Also performing original compositions and American blues/jazz/pop standards, Vieira captivates her audience with the evocative laments of the old world classics blended with innovative instrumentation, creative layers, and soaring vocals. FEATURING: Ramana Vieira - piano […]
Rob Reich has been bringing his creative vision to delighted audiences at the Red Poppy for the past 10 years. For an evening of original, rapturous music, he is joined by some of the Bay Area's finest musicians. FEATURING: Rob Reich - piano, accordion Ben Goldberg - clarinets Ila Cantor - guitar John Wiitala […]
Rumba music originated in the Afro-Cuban neighborhoods of Havana and Matanzas as the soundtrack to community, partnered dancing and get-togethers as a means of cultural expression. Its global diaspora means rumba rhythms have found their way into other genres of music such as country, rock, and blues, and continue to impact the genres of today. […]
Arm-Sized Legging is a project consisting of woodwinds, cello, bass, and drums, playing a repertoire of all original compositions. The music explores textures and colors, as well as the various sonorities of the distinct instrumentation. Although many parts are written out, there is also plenty of room for improvisation; the group makes use of both […]
Dorian Wood returns to the Bay Area after nearly six years to perform songs from his most recent album, XALÁ, as well as past original works and reimagined folk standards. Diana Gameros then serenades us with lullabies from her albums, Arrullo and Eterno Retorno, plus new works on piano and electric guitar. An intimate evening […]
Wahid is a duo that blends jazz, Ottoman maqam, and traditional rebetika—Greek regional blues from the 1920s. While their instrumentation pairing of the oud and frame drum dates back thousands of years, they have created a new approach using a chromatic bass frame set and improvisation over song forms. Their fifth release, Resonance, is in […]
At the sound of a bell 0 choreography on 11 golden moons for $22 suggested donation from 22 pairs of eyes to witness 44min of authenticity and interact in 5 possible ways The Red Poppy Art House invites you to join "A Challenge of Being," a collective exploration on empathy, presence, authenticity, and […]
With music in the jazz tradition of late Coltrane and 70s Miles Davis, saxophonist Andrew Dixon comes to the Red Poppy to perform original compositions from his debut album release, East Oakland Run Down. Opening the evening is composer and pianist Julie Moon with solo works. FEATURING: Andrew Dixon - woodwinds Dahveed Behroozi - […]
As a composer and improvisor, Jacob Szekely has recreated a revolution by definitively expanding the sonic culture of the cello into the world of contemporary jazz. The trio's influences range from classical, jazz, funk, rock, as well as Indian music. Their sound is highly complex, rhythmically and harmonically, while always grooving and with an unfailing […]
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers perform classic jazz and blues songs ranging from the 1920s, ‘30s, ‘40s, and ‘50s, all about getting low and getting high. FEATURING: Lavay Smith - vocals Danny Armstrong - trombone, vocals Rob Barics - tenor saxophone, clarinet Ron Belcher - bass Chris Siebert - piano […]
Hazel Reading Series is a vibrant literary community founded in 2013. Each month, the all-women lineup of writers is carefully selected by the readers of the previous month. Through this curation-by-evolution process, they have created a sense of lineage and have come into contact with some of the best writers in the Bay Area—some at […]
Jenna Mammina and Rolf Sturm are an acoustic duo presenting jazz and pop standards, as well as originals. Some of the material will be off of their two recordings, and some might be made up on the spot with the audience! FEATURING: Jenna Mammina - vocals Rolf Sturm - guitar ABOUT THE ARTISTS: […]
An evening of folk-inspired Latin American music of resistance and joy, Madelina y Los Carpinteros, plus special guest Tito Guerra, present traditional and original music from Chile, Argentina, the Andes Region, Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Madelina y Los Carpinteros is a multicultural Latin American ensemble following the tradition of Nueva Canción and […]
Trance Mission Duo presents new music from their upcoming album and chestnuts from their vast repertoire. Melodic, haunting, rhythmic, and pulsating, their global jazz and trance dance music has delighted audiences all over the world. FEATURING: Beth Custer - clarinets, percussion, vocals Stephen Kent - didgeridoo, sinter-style cello, percussion, vocals ABOUT THE ARTIST: […]
Renowned instrumentalists Ashley Broder, Ben Schreiber, and Aria DiSalvio join forces to perform Broder's originals and some traditional fiddle favorites. Mandolin, electric mandolin, fiddle, and cello weave melodies, textures, and harmonies to create a sound that has been described as cinematic and transportive. FEATURING: Ashley Broder - mandolin, electric mandolin, fiddle Ben Schreiber - […]
