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Dan began piano at age 5, playing classical music.  He developed a passion for Jazz in early adulthood, studying with Richard Davis at UW Madison and receiving an award as 'Best Jazz Artist' at UW Madison in 1996.  In 1998, as part of the Kennedy Center’s prestigious Jazz Ambassadors program, he toured India and Sri Lanka […]

L.A.-based chanteuse/songwriter Jessica Fichot is a lot like her hometown of Paris: French at heart, but with a soul that's truly international. Drawing from her multi-ethnic French / Chinese / American upbringing, her music fuses styles and languages, taking the listener on a twisting journey out of the French chanson tradition, into the lands of […]

Accordionist Rob Reich has been called “a virtuoso of the accordion”.  His playing and composing graces the sounds of many high profile ensembles including Tin Hat, Gaucho, Nice Guy Trio, and Circus Bella.  In addition to being an active performer in the Bay Area music scene, his playing has taken him to Europe and New […]

The Mash Potangos is a versatile ensemble drawn from the passion and desire of the tango. An acoustic trio formation – flute, piano and bass – they perform the full-spectrum of tango music, as well as new compositions inspired by Latin music. Equally well received in concert halls, jazz clubs and tango dance halls, the […]

Labeled "The new voice of Portuguese world music" by Mundo Portugues magazine, Ramana Vieira pulls traditional Portuguese Fado music into the 21st century with her powerful vocals and unique stylings. Juxtaposing unconventional instrumental layers over Fado's haunting melodies and melancholy stories of heartache and disappointment, she updates old-world ballads while maintaining the integrity of this time-honored […]

Brazilian Native Paulo Presotto was born and raised in a very artistic town called Piracicaba, in the state of Sao Paulo. Since early age he's been involved in dancing and singing. As a very versatile performer, Paulo has been part of a Heavy Metal band, a Forró (Rural Folk Brazilian music) project and a more […]

An evening of music and spoken words to inspire performed by Mike Shiono, Silvia Girardi and Daniele Girardi!  The trio’s selections offer guidance around the inner necessity of artistic creation, solitude, criticism, love, artistry, art and society.  Original music and spoken words are woven together, creating an evocative soundscape for inspiration and spaciousness.  Mike Shiono is […]

Darren Johnston has been a ubiquitous creative force on the Bay Area music scene for over a decade now, as a composer, trumpeter, and a bandleader.  As a sideman he currently performs with Meklit Hadero (Ethiopian-born singer-songwriter), Brass Menazeri (Balkan brass band), Cylinder (avant-jazz), The Marcus Shelby Orchestra (big band jazz), and others.  All of […]

Originally froCuba, Fito Reinoso is a long time Bay Area resident and is celebrating over 30 years in theUS. Mr. Reinoso is considered one of the best sonero’s and songwriters of Cuban music. His live act is not to be missed, as the energy inherent in his performance ensures that an unforgettable party will occur! Tonight, […]

Destiny, sound sculptress, writes classical/crossover eclectic Jazz for harp & vocals. Destiny's collaborations include: 'The Secret' visionary Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, singer/songwriter India, Jazz legends Eddie Gale, Azar Lawrence & Khalil Shaheed and hit-maker Narada Michael Walden to name a few.  She is also a panelist for the West Coast Songwriters Performing Songwriters Panel, an […]

Classical Revolution presents chamber music performances in neighborhood venues all over the Bay Area featuring the best local and touring classical musicians. November marks the 5 year anniversary of Classical Rev, with special events planned throughout the entire month Where is the future of the string quartet heading?  The answer lies with Squid Inc.  Squid […]

Reviewed as an “unusually strong-voiced tenor” who “shows great sensitivity,” Kansau possesses vocal flexibility and a range of experience spanning from Latin American music to opera halls and venues. Jimmy Kansau brings his love and appreciation for the music of early to mid 20th century Latin America and the Caribbean combined with his sensitivity and […]

With influences of anything that can shake their soul, Makru sounds like smashing the Earth and then playing it on a record player. The group has an acoustic flavor that fuses elements of Rumba, Flamenco, Reggae, Cuban Son, Cumbia, and many other global beats. Makru’s music is performed with a combination of Spanish and English […]

Born Ernesto Browne in Pt. Fortin, Trinidad, NezB has been singing since his youth when he sang onstage with Miriam Makeba. He has sung with OJ Ekemode, Lynn Taitt, Jackie Mittoo, One Love (Randy Jackson on bass), Obeah, Mystic Wariyah, Vision, DV8, Bass Culture, and more… Mamadou Sidibe (Mali) played a groundbreaking role in transforming […]

Quijeremá infuses their original contemporary Latin American compositions with a unique sense of ancient musical traditions. The blending of rhythm, texture, and color in their music is seamless, transparent, and always original. Delighting audiences over the course of an eight-year, five-album career, this finely tuned Bay Area quintet mixes the best of roots music with […]

CD Release - Brainchildren LA-based vocalist, trombonist, and songwriter, elizabeth!, is a fun and interactive performer and educator who connects with audiences through the thrill of improvisation and personal, accessible musical stories. Like Nat “King” Cole and Ella Fitzgerald before her, she’s a playful storyteller with a twinkle in her eye that comes through in her music. […]

Join us as Kardash sweeps you away on a magic carpet ride through the Mediterranean, Anatolia, Levant and Egypt. Kardash blends the ancient and modern, renewing musical traditions for today's hectic world, creating a space for you to wander in - hypnotic, meditative, joyous and tragic. Taking a strong nod from the classic Anatolian psychedelic […]

Boca do Rio duo, Kevin Welch and Alex Calatayud, explore the band's new EP, The Dam is Breaking. These tracks present new beats and old traditions in an eclectic mix of organic songs and sounds. The lyrics are sung in both English and Portuguese and topically range from love in the time of climate change […]