Presented by Jazz in the Neighborhood's monthly series at the Poppy, saxophonist/vocalist Kristen Strom brings a program of original and standard tunes in a trio setting with husband Scott Sorkin on guitar and John Wiitala on bass. "With a tone that's lithe and lustrous, Kristen Strom embodies her musical philosophy in every note she plays." […]
Monogramista T.D (born as Dezider Tóth in 1947) is considered “the father of Slovak conceptual art” with artwork ranging from performance, installation and bookmaking, to painting, object and minimalist intervention. His work, Partituras (1976-1978), attracted the attention of contemporary Slovak composers and intermedia artists, Fero Kiraly and Ivan Siller. Partituras is a series of ink drawings strongly resembling music […]
The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present the third series of Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10, 2015. Marcus Shelby and Jacqueline Ramos return to the Red Poppy for the continuation of these interactive discussions concerning our justice system. Led by composer, bassist, and bandleader, Marcus Shelby, the […]
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 […]
On tour for the release of their latest two-disc album, Liberation & the Kingdom of Nri, Industrial Revelation takes on everything from jazz, blues, funk, hip-hop, rock, chamber music, and beyond. Industrial Revelation is about human emotion– the unbridled energy, excitement, passion, beauty and the enjoyment that coincides. Based in Seattle, the band was founded by D'Vonne Lewis through the […]
Hailing from the colorful and gritty La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Blue Tango Project is an exploration of the emotional and musical crossroads where tango and the blues embrace. The project is a collaboration between Argentine Latin Grammy nominee María Volonté and California harmonica player and poet Kevin Carrel Footer. This globe-trotting duo celebrates the deep spiritual […]
The sound sculptress Destiny Muhammad and lyrically creative pianist/composer Laura Klein combine their formidable talents in concert for the first time. Together they'll explore an enchanting musical terrain ranging from modal jazz to Celtic music. Destiny Muhammad is a recording/performing artist in the singer-songwriter tradition with jazz and storytelling to round out the sonic experience. She has performed in Yoshi's 'Women […]
The Red Poppy Art House warmly welcomes Arouna Diarra and Biko Casini for an evening of traditional music from Burkina Faso. Inspired by the pulsing melodies and infectious dance grooves of the balafon, Biko traveled to Bobo-Dioulasso (Bobo), the artistic city of Burkina Faso, to study the djembe in 2007. Arouna, who comes from a family […]
In a lively celebration of the holidays, CHELLE! and Friends commemorates the vibrant music of New Orleans with influences of jazz, funk, soul, gospel, blues, zydeco, and the rhythms of Mardi Gras Indians. Artistic Director and Founder, Michelle Jacques, is a new New Orleans native and Oakland's own "Queen of New Orleans Music". Together with some […]
Istanbul Connection features members of the Bay’s hottest Balkan & Latin bands who came together in preparation for a journey to Istanbul, Turkey. Since inception, the band has played at The Mekan, Arsen Lupen, and Leyla Teras in Istanbul; at Great American Music Hall and Elbo Room in San Francisco; and were featured performers at […]
The String Quartet Experience is Nahuel Bronzini's arranging journey which joins together the sounds of singer-songwriting and a string quartet. Playing off of the expectations of what a classical string quartet should sound like, Bronzini creates a heightened listening experience of textures and gestures that range between old and new. "I wrote a full string quartet arrangement for each […]
Taking the audience through the streets of Old Havana, Tito Gonzalez returns to the Red Poppy for a night of vibrant tunes with Cuban son and the tres guitar. Singer/composer Tito Gonzalez is a master showman with a voice that has been compared to that of classic son singer, Daniel Santos. Gonzalez delivers songs that […]
December 5th MAPP Schedule: 5:00pm - 7:00pm: Classical Revolution Chamber Music for the People 7:00pm - 7:10pm: Byb Bibene & Chris Babingui Afri-Contemporary Dance - Presented by Flying Under the Radar 7:15pm - 7:35pm: Ben Baker Experimental Butoh 7:45pm - 8:00pm: Anna Seva & Jessica Brown Postmodern Dance 8:00pm - 8:20pm: Camille Mai Alternative Jazz […]
The Red Poppy Art House is pleased to present the third series of Beyond the Blues: Ending the Prison Industrial Complex on September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10, 2015. Marcus Shelby and Jacqueline Ramos return to the Red Poppy for the continuation of these interactive discussions concerning our justice system. Led by composer, bassist, and bandleader, Marcus Shelby, the […]
In collaboration with the Red Poppy Art House, Byb & Kiandanda Dance Theater present Dance Africa Dance for Peace and Independence. The evening features performances by two African dancers/choreographers, Ange Aoussou from Ivory Coast and Chris Babingui from the Republic of Congo. Performing their respective solo works, J'aime le rouge and Nibo Nano, these pieces touch on the social-political issues of the African […]
Details TBA! Featuring: Miss Faye Carol - vocals Joe Warner - piano Marcus Shelby - bass Marcus Shelby is a bandleader, composer, arranger, bassist, educator, and activist who currently lives in San Francisco, California. Over the past 25 years he has built a diverse biography as a composer. His work and music has focused on sharing the history, […]
In curatorial partnership with the Red Poppy Art House, Derek Lassiter presents Nick Hours. Backed by a skilled and dynamic group of musicians, Nick creates a distinctly rich chamber pop sound in his performances. Nick Hours is an insightful and ambitious singer-songwriter based in Oakland, CA. Also an accomplished composer for the stage, Nick’s songwriting is […]
For a rare Bay Area performance, Mark Growden and his long-time collaborator Chris Grady bring to the Red Poppy a combination of soulful vocals with elements of chamber, folk, and jazz. Mark Growden is a composer, conductor, multi-instrumentalist and the director/founder of The Calling All Choir. Raised in a small mountain community in Northeast California, his work emanates earthy, […]
Performing Latin jazz classics and original compositions, the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco (LJYE) is comprised of talented musicians ages 10 to 18. The mission of LJYE is to preserve the traditions of Latin jazz and to create role models for aspiring student musicians. The group has recorded three CDs with original material composed by the students themselves, including […]
The Goal: 20% of the proceeds will go to help fund Juan Bencomo's community project in barrio Jesus Maria, La Habana, such as painting his studio and promoting his business. With the hopes of becoming the first Cali2Cuba Casa, children from all over Habana can come and study the folklore of Cuba with the best teachers and artists in […]
Landing in San Francisco from different parts of the world, Makrú takes elements of rumba flamenca, reggae, cumbia, ska, and other global beats to create an uplifting and unifying sound. The group's lyrics in Spanish and English bring reality, fiction, and joy together in the hopes of spreading a message of respect and love. Featuring: Raúl Vargas […]
Diaspora Arts Connection proudly presents Ghazal Shakeri's Letters Never Written, Songs Never Sung. Join us for an intimate event of drama, nostalgia, and music presented by Ghazal Shakeri and accompanied by Sam Solino Mazahery on piano. Come share the magic on one of the year's longest nights. (This program is entirely in Farsi). About Diaspora […]
Leaning toward a bebop aesthetic, Adam Shulman and his band adapt Billy Strayhorn’s repertoire to a small ensemble with an emphasis on soloing and spontaneous group interaction. The music of Strayhorn is lyrical and dramatic with an underpinning of great harmonic depth. Refreshing in an age in jazz where angular and heady music seems to predominate, he […]
East Coast duo Fátima Santos and José Luis Iglésias join West Coast vocalist Ramana Vieira for an evening of fado-inspired music. Fado, the most widely recognized music of Portugal, is a passionate, soul-stirring genre with soaring vocals and dramatic tales of love, loss and redemption. Ramana Vieira’s personal relationship with fado music lies deep in her family history. […]
For a program of gypsy jazz-inflected tunes, Seth Ford-Young gathers a superlative cast featuring accordion master Rob Reich, violinist Evan Price and rhythm guitarist Jason Vanderford. The evening will include new material combining the transparent textures and dynamic subtlety of chamber music with the ebullient bounce perfected by Django Reinhardt. A rhythmic catalyst in the Bay […]
The Red Poppy Art House and Flying Under the Radar join together for a three-night co-production of artists from Brazil and the U.S., featuring Ian Faquini ft. Sandy Cressman & Colin Hogan (Thurs 1/7), Brazil Beat (Fri 1/8), and Ricardo Peixoto Quartet (Sat 1/9). Ian Faquini is a Brazilian guitarist and singer who resides in Berkeley, […]
The Red Poppy Art House and Flying Under the Radar join together for a three-night co-production of artists from Brazil and the U.S., featuring Ian Faquini ft. Sandy Cressman & Colin Hogan (Thurs 1/7), Brazil Beat (Fri 1/8), and Ricardo Peixoto Quartet (Sat 1/9). Brazil Beat is a project comprised of longtime collaborators Sarah Cabral, […]
The Red Poppy Art House and Flying Under the Radar join together for a three-night co-production of artists from Brazil and the U.S., featuring Ian Faquini ft. Sandy Cressman & Colin Hogan (Thurs 1/7), Brazil Beat (Fri 1/8), and Ricardo Peixoto Quartet (Sat 1/9). Originally from Rio de Janeiro and based in the Bay Area, […]
With a repertoire mainly drawn from the heyday of the string concerto, – the late Baroque period – Concerto Club plays the music of Vivaldi, Bach, Telemann, as well as composers from other periods, such as Arvo Pärt and Alessandro Rolla. All members earn their way into the club by performing a solo concerto in public at a level that meets its standards. Featuring: Mia Bella […]
Since 2009, Beaucoup Chapeaux has played numerous tours throughout Northern California and the Pacific Northwest and has spent countless Friday evenings in a French café in their hometown of Nevada City, CA. Over 500 concerts later, every show is still a new, lively voyage. The band has been referred to as a talented, astonishing juggernaut with music hauntingly wild […]
