Garuda Blue returns to the Red Poppy presenting brand new original arrangements of jazz classics and old favorites. FEATURING: Patrick Murray - trumpet, vocals Matt Gafney - saxophone Daniel Mandrychenko - guitar Abe Imansjah - piano Danny Castro - bass Evan Williams - drums ABOUT THE ARTIST: Garuda Blue is a local up-and-coming […]
An innovative and passionate performance artist, Badi Assad transcends traditional styles of her native Brazilian music with a mixture of pop, jazz, and global elements. She combines an extraordinary guitar talent, distinct mouth percussion, beautiful singing, and rhythmic body movement to create an exciting, fresh sound. FEATURING: Badi Assad - guitar, vocals ABOUT […]
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. Chimera—a mythical being composed of parts from many different animals, often wildly imaginative or dazzling; […]
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 […]
Fula Brothers are a high-spirited meeting of veteran performers from West Africa and America, each with a history of innovation and collaboration with some of the beloved musicians of these cultures. Together they weave West African hunter’s harp, fingerstyle guitar, drums, vocals, and a bounty of improvisation into an ecstatic groove-based dialogue which the heart, […]
This collaboration between two world-class musicians from Iran brings their lifetime experience in music and art through their heart and friendship. Pezhham Akhavass and Navid Kandelousi will create moments and flow of traditional, folk, and modern Persian music rooted in radif—a collection of Iranian melodies in the modal system—and poetry based on circle rhythmic patterns. […]
Brazilian guitarists Ricardo Peixoto and Julio Lemos join forces to explore classic sambas, choros, bossa novas, as well as some original compositions. FEATURING: Ricardo Peixoto - guitar Julio Lemos - guitar ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Originally from Rio de Janeiro, guitarist, composer, and arranger Ricardo Peixoto came to the Bay Area by way of […]
Following the success of Descarga for Monk, Alex Conde, John Santos, and Jeff Chambers Trio present Descarga for Bud Powell, a flamenco and Latin jazz tribute to the genius of American jazz pianist Bud Powell. FEATURING: Alex Conde - piano John Santos - percussion Jeff Chambers - bass ABOUT THE ARTIST: Alex Conde […]
Beyond the Pale is one of Canada's most innovative and exciting acoustic roots ensembles. Klezmer and Balkan styles serve as the point of departure for their sound, which is shaped by everything from jazz and classical music to bluegrass and reggae. FEATURING: Dejan Badnjar - accordion Aleksandar Gajic - violin Bret Higgins - bass […]
The Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble students will be performing classic Latin jazz music as well as their own originals. FEATURING: TBA ABOUT THE ARTIST: The Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco is a performing group of talented musicians ages 10 to 18. They play Latin jazz classics and original compositions at a level […]
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. […]
Take a journey to the world of fado, often described as the Portuguese version of the blues. Following her recent performance of the TAP Airlines inaugural flight out of SFO, Ramana Vieira’s performance will reflect her original compositions along with beautiful Fado pieces by Amalia Rodrigues the legendary fado singer from Portugal. FEATURING: Ramana […]
“A string-centric power trio that brings together three of the most versatile and adventurous musicians in the Bay Area. Proteus Trio doesn’t so much ignore genre conventions as embrace every musical practice. Steeped in clave and capable of swinging with authority, this triumvirate has honed a repertoire that includes delicate chamber pieces and shredding rockers.”— […]
Halie Loren returns to San Francisco, after a run of February Jazz Festivals in the Pacific Northwest. FEATURING: Halie Loren – vocalist, piano Lee Kohler – piano, backup vocals Rob Kohler – bass ABOUT THE ARTIST: With a career spanning ten albums and several continents, Halie Loren is known for her heartfelt and […]
Bass clarinetist Paul Austerlitz joins bass flutist John Calloway and tenor saxophonist Hafez Modirzadeh for a program of highly original work influenced by the spiritual traditions of Cuba, Iran, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. This, along with the music of Yusef Lateef, raises global jazz consciousness through what Modirzadeh calls the B'kongofonic ear - hearing […]
Lior Ben-Hur & Sol Tevél, with their positive message, uplifting melodies and a distinctive approach this San Francisco-based band represents a new generation of reggae music. FEATURING: Lior Ben-Hur – lead vocal, guitar Yoel Bibas – drums Brett Cavanaugh – percussion Jenevieve Francisco – vocals Rebecca Nobel – vocals Luis Mayorga – bass […]
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Out of an abundance of caution and to align with current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all programs and performances at Red Poppy Art House through April 15. We will be in touch with anyone who has purchased tickets and we will refund you. This […]
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Out of an abundance of caution and to align with current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all programs and performances at Red Poppy Art House through April 15. We will be in touch with anyone who has purchased tickets and we will refund you. This […]
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Out of an abundance of caution and to align with current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all programs and performances at Red Poppy Art House through April 15. We will be in touch with anyone who has purchased tickets and we will refund you. This […]
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Out of an abundance of caution and to align with current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all programs and performances at Red Poppy Art House through April 15. We will be in touch with anyone who has purchased tickets and we will refund you. This […]
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Out of an abundance of caution and to align with current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all programs and performances at Red Poppy Art House through April 15. We will be in touch with anyone who has purchased tickets and we will refund you. This […]
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Out of an abundance of caution and to align with current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all programs and performances at Red Poppy Art House through April 15. We will be in touch with anyone who has purchased tickets and we will refund you. This […]
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Out of an abundance of caution and to align with current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all programs and performances at Red Poppy Art House through April 15. We will be in touch with anyone who has purchased tickets and we will refund you. This […]
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Out of an abundance of caution and to align with current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all programs and performances at Red Poppy Art House through April 15. We will be in touch with anyone who has purchased tickets and we will refund you. This […]
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Out of an abundance of caution and to align with current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all programs and performances at Red Poppy Art House through April 15. We will be in touch with anyone who has purchased tickets and we will refund you. This […]
COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Out of an abundance of caution and to align with current public health recommendations regarding COVID-19, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel all programs and performances at Red Poppy Art House through April 15. We will be in touch with anyone who has purchased tickets and we will refund you. This […]
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. […]
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. […]
June 6th (Online Program) @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm (Visual Art Workshop) | 7:00pm-10:00 pm (Performances) | Free This event will be streamed live through Red Poppy Art House facebook page. Click here to see MAPP performances online on June 6, 2020. Tune in 10 minutes before each event starts to test your devices […]
Redwood Tango Ensemble (Oakland CA) present a new set of cutting-edge tango compositions by bandoneonist and bandleader Charles Gorczynski, as well as music from some of the most innovative composers in tango today. FEATURING: Charles Gorczynski - bandoneon Elyse Weakley - piano Ishtar Hernandez - violin Clare Armenante - violin Elyse Ader - viola […]