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Music of the Banned – Chapter One: Borders Without Bans (Sudan • Iran • Venezuela) – TWO SHOWS

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$20 – $25

Hernán Reinaudo & Scott O’Day: The Guitar in Argentine Tango

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$15 – $20

The Billie Holiday Project ft. Stella Heath: Celebrating Lady Day

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$20 – $25

Rumberos de Radio Habana: Monthly Community Rumba

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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. […]

Free

Brian Andres Trio Latino ft. Christian Tumalan & Aaron Germain: Latin Jazz

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$20 – $25

Hét Hat Club: Balkan Quartet from Budapest, Hungary

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$15 – $20

MAPP: Music of the Banned (Chapter Two) – Traditional and Sacred Music of the Banned

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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"). […]

Free

Bal du Kor: West African Trio

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$20 – $25

Ricardo Peixoto and Carlos Oliveira + Special Guests: An Evening of Brazilian Guitar

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$20 – $25

Carlos Oliveira & Kata-Vento: Music from Northeastern Brazil

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 - […]

$20 – $25

French Oak Gypsy Band: French Manouche Meets New Orleans Swing

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$15 – $20

Motoshi Kosako and Luminance: An Evening of Jazz Harp & Improvisation

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$20 – $25

Maxi Larrea Trio ft. Teresa Tam: Argentine Tango & Folklore

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$20 – $25

Music of the Banned (Final Concert): Her Banned Voice @ Brava Theater

Brava Theater 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$25 – $45

Neblinas del Pacífico: Afro-Colombian Marimba Music

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$15 – $20

Swingatto: Swing & Jazz Manouche

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$15 – $20

Arpege Band w/ Behfar Bahadoran: Persian Classical Music (ONE SHOW)

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$20 – $25

Karavan Sarai: Live Silk Road Electronica & Mesmerizing Dance

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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   […]

$15 – $20

Ashley Wilson & Noa Levy: That’s What Friends Are For

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$25

Larry Reed & the ShadowLight Gamelan: An Evening of Balinese Shadow Theater

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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. […]

$20 – $25

Citizens Jazz: The Music of Billy Strayhorn

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$15 – $20

CANCELLED – Kenya Moses Quartet: Inspirações do Brasil

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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 […]

$15 – $20

June 1st MAPP: The René Yañez Mission Salón & Drawing Circle

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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. […]

Free

Levoná Ensemble: Flamenco, Arabic & Jewish Music & Stories

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Combining flamenco guitar, ethnic percussion, klezmer clarinet, and folk songs from the Middle East, Levoná Ensemble follows melodies and styles that traveled from one side of the ancient world to the other, bringing them together to explore new possibilities. This celebration of sounds is intermingled with storytelling, drawing from folk traditions as well as original […]

$20 – $25

Vince Delgado’s Mid-East Tapestry Ensemble: Middle Eastern Classical & Folk Melodies

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Vince Delgado’s Mid-East Tapestry Ensemble plays a diverse array of classical, urban, and folk music from the Arabic-speaking countries, as well as Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Persian traditions along with original compositions. In a time when there is so much negative perception about the Middle East, the ensemble believes that the aesthetics and variety of […]

$20 – $25

CANCELLED – Maracujá: A Journey Around Latin America Through Music

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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. Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Caitlin Belem and guitarist Terrence Rosnagle take you on a trip through Latin America, […]

$20 – $25

Rupa & the April Fishes: Liberation Music (TWO SHOWS)

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Rupa & the April Fishes create a sound that pulsates with the pluralism of Bay Area culture, celebrating life and the art of resistance through a wide musical palette that pulls from over a decade of playing street parties, festivals, and symphonic concerts through 29 countries with songs in five languages. Under the direction of […]

$20 – $25

Ramana Vieira: Contemporary Fado

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Ramana Vieira pays tribute to time-treasured fado classics of Amália Rodrigues, as well as performs Portuguese folk music, jazz, and original compositions.   FEATURING: Ramana Vieira - vocals Leslie Thorne - bass Stephen LaPorta - percussion Brad Bivens - guitar   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Recognized by the New York Times as an American at the […]

$20 – $25

Trance Mission: Transcontinental Trance Dance & Ambient Grooves

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Formed by world-renowned didgeridoo pioneer and multi-instrumentalist Stephen Kent and award-winning clarinetist and composer Beth Custer, the San Francisco-based band Trance Mission makes music perhaps best described as a new form of contemporary global jazz. Their driving, intricate rhythms and gorgeous, soaring melodies—both worldly and otherworldly soundscapes—invite audiences into a universe of groove. With a […]

$20 – $25

Rumberos de Radio Habana: Monthly Community Rumba

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA, United States

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. […]

Free