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. […]
Saxophonist Daniel Rotem presents new music with an ensemble featuring some of the Bay Area's incredible horn players. The ensemble will perform new original compositions and arrangements by Rotem, as well as music off his second album, Serenading the Future. FEATURING: Daniel Rotem - saxophones, compositions, arrangements Steven Lugerner - alto saxophone Henry Hung […]
Danielle Wertz, Dillon Vado, and Jeff Denson come together for the first time in this new trio setting. Presenting both arrangements of jazz standards and original compositions, their approach to the music comes from a place of honesty and raw emotion. Using this unconventional instrumentation, they work with new sonic possibilities to evoke deep emotions […]
Water Feature is comprised of some of the Bay Area's young emerging talent. Together, the group explores original compositions and other tunes that pull from influences such as jazz, hip-hop, and global music. FEATURING: Nora Stanley - saxophone Danielle Wertz - vocals Luis Salcedo - guitar Owen Clapp - bass Matt Buckner - drums […]
SECOND SHOW ADDED! Advance tickets are now available online for the 8:45pm show. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door for both the 7:00-8:15pm (6:30pm doors) and 8:45-10:00pm (8:30pm doors) shows. Please arrive when doors open the day of the event. The Alash Ensemble performs and presents the art of xöömi, the […]
Lara Solnicki makes her Red Poppy debut in a program featuring new music from her soon-to-be-released album, The One and the Other—a cinematic, creative music project produced by multi-award-winning Canadian musician and composer Jonathan Goldsmith. The concert also includes music from her sophomore release, Whose Shadow?, tunes from the Great American Songbook, as well as […]
*UPDATE: Please be advised this event has been changed to a SINGLE SHOW with an 8:00pm start time. Doors will open at 7:30pm. We apologize for any inconvenience. The Music Action Women Collective brings together world-class musicians from Singapore, Venezuela, Serbia, Armenia, and the U.S. to create new, original music advancing the rights and causes […]
Musical influence has never and can never be limited by the borders of nations. The far-reaching effect of the arts has created crossover music, with artists adopting elements of each other’s musical traditions. During this concert series, audiences will hear different cultural and artistic linkages across and between the banned nations and the West. The […]
Argentine tango guitarist and composer Hernán Reinaudo is joined by local tango guitarist Scott O’Day for a tour of the best music that tango has to offer. Coming together for the second time in North America, Reinaudo and O'Day combine artistry and virtuosity to showcase the distinct voice of the guitar in tango. The duo […]
The Billie Holiday Project brings you back to the swinging jazz clubs of the 1930s and 1940s. Featuring some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians, the project captures the intensity and intimacy Lady Day is known and loved for. With stories of her life and music interspersed throughout the evening, the performance will include […]
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 trio is a much more intimate, yet demanding, musical setting for musicians to explore. There is no place to hide, no weak link allowed. In such a small setting, the dynamics must become more acute, the musical idea that much more clear, the technique that much more precise. It is in that context that […]
This year, the Hét Hat Club will be collaborating with Kjartan Code from the Szkojani Charlatans, focusing their repertoire on traditional and traditionally inspired original vocal and instrumental folk music from Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Turkey, as well as highly energetic jazz manouche in the classic style of Django Reinhardt. FEATURING: Kjartan Code […]
This concert will explore the seminal, traditional, and folk musical traditions of Muslim-majority countries on the travel ban. Audiences will be introduced to the little-known traditional sacred music of Islam, featuring artists such as Sudanese musician Khalid El Awad who will present the Islamic call to worship (“azaan/salah”) and mystical songs of Sufi music (“madeeh"). […]
Three veteran performers/composers/recording artists join forces to create an enchanting blend of traditional and original West African melodies and rhythms. The heart of this dynamic and captivating ensemble are the indigenous instruments balafon (marimba), dun-dun (talking drum), and kora (harp), combined with alto flute, ukulele, melodica, djembe, djun-djuns, shekere, bells, tambourine, and vocals. The band's […]
Brazilian guitarists Ricardo Peixoto and Carlos Oliveira return to the Red Poppy to celebrate Oliveira’s return visit to the Bay Area. The duo will be joined by percussionist extraordinaire Alex Calatayud. FEATURING: Ricardo Peixoto - guitar Carlos Oliveira - guitar Alex Calatayud - percussion + TBA ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Originally from Rio de […]
This reunion concert features original compositions by Brazilian guitarist Carlos Oliveira written for Kata-Vento's distinct instrumentation of three flutes, two guitars, and percussion. Inspired by the music of Northeastern Brazil, the tunes invoke the traditional sound of the pífano flute, as well as jazz, samba, maracatu, choro, and even "cholypso." FEATURING: Carlos Oliveira - […]
Join French Oak Gypsy Band for an evening of chanson from around the globe, including French classic and contemporary, American traditional jazz, Spanish, Romani, Catalan, and Russian traditional songs as well! FEATURING: Stella Heath - vocals Gabriel Pirard - guitar, harmony vocals Jimmy Inciardi - saxophones Skyler Stover - bass Jamie Foster - drums […]
Luminance celebrates the intersection of jazz, classical, and folk repertoire, bringing musical creativity to an unlikely instrument combination. Also sharing the stage, Motoshi Kosako performs improvisation, jazz, and original compositions in conversation with innovative fret-less bassist Michael Manring. FEATURING: Amelia Romano - electric lever harp Matt Ebisuzaki - trumpet Motoshi Kosako - pedal harp […]
The Maxi Larrea Trio is an exciting new Argentine tango project in the Bay Area, led by Argentine guitarist Maxi Larrea. Drawing together original and new arrangements, they present an exciting selection of Argentine tangos, waltzes, milongas, and folklore repertoire. With rich melodies and syncopated rhythms dancing between guitar, bandoneon, and piano, they carry listeners […]
Musical influence has never and can never be limited by the borders of nations. The far-reaching effect of the arts has created crossover music, with artists adopting elements of each other’s musical traditions. In the face of the president’s travel ban of citizens from Iran, Syria, Libya, Sudan, Iraq, Chad, Yemen, Somalia, North Korea, and […]
The marimba de chonta ("the piano of the forest”) is an emblematic instrument of the culture of the Afro-Pacific coast of Colombia and Ecuador. The genre known as “Música del Pacífico” represents a profound cultural heritage that developed on the rivers and rainforests along the coast, in relative isolation from outside influences. With little distinction […]
Swingatto returns to the Red Poppy to play some upbeat jazz and swing in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. FEATURING: Joe Yamamoto - violin Antonio Feula - guitar Michael Price - double bass ABOUT THE ARTIST: Swingatto is a swing and jazz manouche band currently based in the San Francisco […]
PLEASE NOTE, THE SECOND SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door for the 7:00-9:30pm (6:30pm doors) show. Please arrive when doors open the day of the event to purchase tickets. Arpege is an attempt to bridge Persian traditional music and modern life. It combines contrasting elements of exhilaration […]
In this performance, Middle Eastern and Indian melodies meet electronic global beats with lush synths and mesmerizing dance. Karavan Sarai carries listeners on an evocative visual and sonic journey to a nighttime courtyard of a virtual Silk Road inn. FEATURING: Narayan Sijan - oud, saz, electronics Schirin Chams-Diba - dance, vocals, frame drum […]
Join singer-songwriter Ashley Wilson and jazz vocalist Noa Levy as they bring their voices together for a special night celebrating friendship, creativity, and self-expression through song. Featuring a mix of original compositions and arrangements of popular songs, with backing by an incredible band of musicians, this show will honor the female spirit and the creative […]
Wayang Bali, the Balinese shadow play, is one of the most revered traditional art forms in the world. Plots for Wayang Bali are drawn from the Mahabharata myth cycle, in which five brothers are pitted against one hundred jealous cousins in a struggle for power involving gods, demons, magical weapons, and the inevitable beautiful princess. […]
Citizens Jazz, led by bassist Caroline Chung, brings together some of the Bay Area’s most notable jazz musicians to play the compositions of legendary composer, musician, and vocalist Billy Strayhorn. FEATURING: Adriana Morerro (guest) - vocals Riley Bandy - alto saxophone James Mahone - tenor saxophone Grant Levin - piano Caroline Chung - upright […]
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. Although no stranger to the walls of Red Poppy Art House, Kenya Moses makes her […]
Join us for a night of art and interactivity celebrating the life and legacy of René Yañez. The program will feature a drawing performance, mural art, drawing circle, film screening, live music, dance tunes, and a few more surprises. Materials for the drawing circle will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own. […]
