Brazilian music has a keen ability to tie the magical and surreal with the grounded and historical. New York-based composer Benji Kaplan and Brazilian singer-songwriter Rita Figueiredo pick up that vibrating, multicolored thread and weave it into fantastical new portraits of Brazil and New York on Benji & Rita, their album-length debut as a duo. […]
Sevillian flamenco singer Juan Murube has inspired a show which is part-traditional flamenco and part-Latin music. Tying together both musical styles to bring the audience to its feet, the ensemble will perform traditional flamenco along with boleros and salsa. FEATURING: Juan Murube (special guest singer) - cante Gopal Slavonic - guitar Chus Alonso - […]
Join mezzo-soprano Nicole Takesono in collaboration with guitarist Sharon Wayne for an evening in exploration of classical Spanish songs, traditional Portuguese fado, classical guitar repertoire, and traditional Hawaiian tunes. FEATURING: Nicole Takesono - mezzo-soprano Sharon Wayne - guitar ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Originally from Hawaii, mezzo-soprano Nicole Takesono has been praised for her sweet, […]
Cuban-born flamenco guitarist Norberto Guerra presents a wide range of classical, flamenco, and original pieces. This project ranges from work with Acituna sin Hueso and Rainer Mariño in Cuba to work composed in Memphis, Chicago, and San Francisco. FEATURING: Norberto Guerra - classical & flamenco guitar ABOUT THE ARTIST: Norberto Guerra is a […]
Istanbul Connection returns to the Red Poppy as a nine-piece band for a live, intimate performance of Balkan, Turkish, North African, and flamenco music. Come prepared to dance! FEATURING: Kata Miletich - vocals Haluk Kecelioglu - vocals, oud, violin Raúl Vargas - vocals, cajón, percussion Melissa Cruz - percussion, dance Sean Terguis - darbuka, […]
On Saturday, September 7, for the grand reopening of Family Art, Carlos Cartagena will set up his art tables on the sidewalk and work with children and adults who walk by Red Poppy Art House. He will engage in conversations with neighbors and invite them to become part of the creative process of the silhouette […]
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. […]
Up-and-coming traditional group the Bywater Band makes its second-ever appearance on the West Coast on its way to KVMR Celtic Festival. Lead by singer/piper Elias Alexander (Soulsha, MAC, Seven Nations, Fàrsan), the band’s blazing tight virtuosity and intricate arrangements make them an act not to miss for anyone who loves Celtic music. FEATURING: Elias […]
French Oak Gypsy Band, led by Stella Heath, is releasing their second album this October 2019! Along with the release of the CD, they are changing the name of the band officially to Bandjango Collectif. The full-length album will contain some of the band's favorites such as Edith Piaf's "La Foule" and "Sous Le Ciel […]
Corazon Tango presents traditional and contemporary Argentine tango pieces arranged by world-renowned maestros from the mid-twentieth century to the present. The program will include a variety of solo, duo, trio, and quartet arrangements. FEATURING: Hanel Yeon - bandoneon Sumi Lee - piano YoonHo Jeong - contrabass Maximiliano Larrea (guest artist) - guitar ABOUT […]
Lee Dynes and Amanda Addleman present a single night of varied perspectives on the American improvisational art form of jazz. This exciting night of music will include Dynes' world jazz trio featuring his work on oud and guitar, as well as Addleman's swinging trio featuring bass, guitar, and vocals. FEATURING: Lee Dynes Trio Lee […]
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 […]
RagaMenco represents the synthesis of ancient traditions that have been linked by human and cultural migration through the centuries. A collaboration of Spanish and Indian musicians from the Bay Area, RagaMenco explores exciting new territories by combining haunting Indian melodies with exciting gypsy, flamenco, and jazz traditions from Spain. Come hear ancient traditions from the […]
Ultra World X-Tet’s sound has been described as "psychedelic world jazz," "world class," and other colorful labels. Whatever you want to call it, this distinct San Francisco sound with a global music sensibility will transport you and fire your imagination. The band will perform a program designed especially for the intimate environment at Red Poppy, […]
Touring the U.S. for the first time, Örjan Hulten Orion delivers that much-loved Scandinavian sensibility to modern jazz. Bay Area jazz group Garuda Blue shares the night, presenting original arrangements of famous jazz classics and lesser-known gems. FEATURING: Örjan Hulten Orion Örjan Hultén - saxophones Torbjörn Gulz - piano Anders Langörgen, bass Peter Danemo […]
High-energy fiddle tunes from Turkey, Greece and beyond, Lars Tergis leads the charge on violin with driving, gritty interpretations of traditional party tunes and his own original compositions. Chris Reid adds a touch of ‘West’ with percussive chordal accompaniment on steel-string guitar. Gopal Slavonic brings his flamenco guitar chops to bear, while Faisal Zedan keeps […]
One of the most anticipated literary nights of the year, San Francisco's Lit Crawl is a massive, one-night literary pub crawl throughout the city’s Mission District. Lit Crawl SF brings together 500+ authors and close to 10,000 fans for the world’s largest free pop-up literary event. Started in 2004, Lit Crawl cultivates a unique, resonant […]
Karavan Sarai is a modern-ancient bridge joining global melodies from the Silk Road with its own distinct compositions. Its soundscapes travel from Arabia to India and the Balkans to Persia, rendering the electronics of now with ancient artistry. Listen and you’ll hear the echoes of old world footsteps in the music and behold them in […]
Lily and Khatch released their separate lullaby albums—Louloudhia: A Collection of Lullabies from Europe and Oror ou Nani: Armenian Lullabies, respectively—within a month of each other and decided to collaborate in presenting their shared passion in a joint concert. Having received wide reception in the Bay Area and across the states, both albums evoke softness, […]
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. […]
“A prime mover in the current Brooklyn jazz scene” (Time Out-New York) and "one of New Yorkʼs great jazz drummers and composers” (Capital New York), Rob Garcia brings his group to the Red Poppy playing his original music plus arrangements of American folk songs, as well as music by Chopin and Jimi Hendrix. FEATURING: […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. If you have already purchased tickets for this event, please note a refund will be issued as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Citizens Jazz explores the brilliant compositions of an unknown giant of jazz, Benny Golson. Raised […]
Join Jackeline Rago and the Venezuelan Music Project (VMP) to celebrate the beauty and diversity of Venezuela in a 360° musical journey. Featuring styles of music from different regions of the country, the evening will explore tonada llanera and joropos from the plains, tambores and Afro-Venezuelan percussion from the coast, calypsos from the southeast, plus […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date and time of this event have been changed to Saturday, November 23 as a double show. We apologize for any inconvenience. Caminos Flamencos is an Emmy-winning troupe known for its improvisational and passionate representation of flamenco infused with modern influences of jazz, rock, and Latin. Led by virtuoso guitarist […]
Huarango is a contemporary proposal of Afro-Peruvian music, with influences of classical music and jazz, anchored in the strong presence of Afro-Peruvian percussion such as cajón cajita and quijada de burro (donkey’s jawbone). FEATURING: Pierr Padilla (Peru) - performer Javier Trujillo (Peru) - guitar Kyla Danysh (USA) - violin Pedro Rosales (Peru) - percussion […]
Join klezmer clarinet virtuoso Michael Winograd and accordion whiz Christina Crowder for over 100 years of Jewish music in one night! Old worlds collide in Book of J, as musicians Jewlia Eisenberg (Charming Hostess) and Jeremiah Lockwood (The Sway Machinery) take inspiration from the intersection of the sacred and the radical to create hit songs […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. If you have already purchased tickets for this event, please note a refund will be issued as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Violinist and composer Briana Di Mara teams up with the amazing StringQuake trio with brand […]
*UPDATE: This performance has changed from one show to a double show. We apologize for any inconvenience. Caminos Flamencos is an Emmy-winning troupe known for its improvisational and passionate representation of flamenco infused with modern influences of jazz, rock, and Latin. Led by virtuoso guitarist Jason "El Rubio" McGuire and director Yaelisa, they will be […]
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. […]
Steeped in the nuevo tango styles of Astor Piazzolla, Gotan Project, and Bajo Fondo, bassist/composer Sascha Jacobsen's newest project combines beats and textures from electronica, with influences from flamenco filtered through an improvisational lens. FEATURING: Sascha Jacobsen - bass Carlos Caminos - guitar Seth Asarnow - bandoneon Ishtar Hernandez - violin ABOUT THE […]
