June 5th @ 7:00 – 10:00 pm Free

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During the last year, our goal has been to continue providing excellent and uplifting programs to you and we are pleased to announce our seventh online FREE MAPP program. 

Our MAPP FESTIVAL program includes 5 music performances on June 5th, live-streamed from artists’ homes to your homes. Live streaming on Facebook

Now, more than ever, we need your support to continue facilitating relationships between the artists and our community, and building a sonic bridge between today’s challenging time and a brighter future. Please consider investing in the future of the artists and the important role of the live performing arts in our community. 

Make a gift to the Red Poppy Art House today! 

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MISSION ARTS & PERFORMACE PROJECT (MAPP) 

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 businesses into pop-up performance and exhibition sites for a day/night of intimate-scale artistic and cultural exchange among a kaleidoscope of individuals and communities.  Due to COVID-19 we have temporarily changed this dynamic program from an onsite to an online series. Thanks to the mastery and innovation of the presenting artists and curatorial vision we are pleased that the kaleidoscope of cultural exchange continues to be an incredibly enriching experience for the presenter and the viewer. We look forward to the days that we can safely present at our neighborhood venue and we are grateful for everyone’s ingenuity in making the online presentations meaningful and unique experiences.  

This program is funded by California Arts Council Local Impact Grant and  Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Relief Fund and will continue our work in presenting unique artistry to the communities that we serve.

RED POPPY MAPP TEAM:

Curator | Artistic Director | Interim managing director: Dina Zarif 

Tech support and moderator: Leeav Sofer

PR and Digital Marketing: Jennie D. Legary

RPAH PROGRAM (ONLINE) SATURDAY JUNE 5th 

PROGRAM (ONLINE) JUNE 5th

Inner Dialogue

A collection of solo percussion compositions and improvisations.

DESCRIPTION: 

Percussion often exists as part of a larger ensemble to create sonic texture and rhythmic energy, but I enjoy the challenge of creating standalone musical statements as a percussion soloist. This is a collection of composed and improvised pieces for solo percussion. 

Featuring:

James Yoshizawa- drum and percussion

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

James Yoshizawa is a versatile drummer, percussionist and educator based in Los Angeles, CA. As a drum set player, he is most often involved in progressive, original jazz ensembles such as the Nick Mancini Collective, the Kim Project, and Saga. He served as the bodhrán soloist and percussionist in the Broadway musical, Come From Away in its 2016 run at Ford’s Theatre in Washington DC. in 2019, he was invited to Ireland to compete in the All-Ireland International Bones Competition where he was awarded 2nd place. He has also been a guest artist at the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival in Fairbanks, AK since 2013. 

“Cross the line”

Folk music, jazz harmonies, and Afro-Puerto Rican rhythms. 

DESCRIPTION: 

“Rough around the edges, Pedro’s acoustic chugging and carefully-placed melodic intricacy invoke an earthy quality into his sound, creating an (extra) ordinary future with an instrument from the past.” 

This solo act is a representation of hope and all we have to endure to reach our potential and find the things we want most in life. The music combines the melodic elements of folk music, jazz harmonies, and Afro-Puerto Rican rhythms.”

Featuring:

Pedro Pastrana –  Puerto Rican cuatro

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Pedro José Pastrana grew up playing the national instrument “cuatro”. His passion for discovery got him to move out of his native Puerto Rico and travel to different countries allowing him to explore other musical cultures. After years as a sideman, all of these collaborations have been the spark for this original project, fusing all of his influences into one story. With a passion for genre-bending rooted in folk music, Pedro brings his dynamism to the fore and shows the versatility of the instrument in popular and world music.”  

Journey To A Mystical Realm

Ethno-Electro World Music from Arabia to India

Featuring:

Narayan Sijan- Composer, Producer, Vocalist, Instrumentalist, Electronics

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist & vocalist Narayan Sijan lived on the Silk Road from 1994-2006, learning & performing music with mystics, masters & locals. He creates musical storytelling from original compositions & traditional melodies. Electronic music is created by two-time GRAMMY nominee producer & programmer Carmen Rizzo whose credits range from Seal, Coldplay A.R. Rahman to co-founding the world/electronic act Niyaz. Karavan Sarai’s recent album ‘TORN IN LOVE’ was selected as #22 of the Best World Music Albums of 2020, while spending over 12 weeks in the Top Ten world music charts (NACC). Debut album Woven Landscapes (2015) reached #6 on the world music charts (CMJ). Painted Sands (2018) peaked at #4, with over 10 weeks in the top ten world music charts (NACC). This evocative visual and sonic journey carries listeners to a nighttime courtyard of a virtual Silk Road palace, the Karavan Sarai that gave the project its name.

Performing at large festivals from Bali Spirit Festival in Indonesia, Spirit of Tengri in Kazakhstan & Lighting in a Bottle (LIB) in California to cultural art centers such as Makan in Egypt & CoSM (Alex Grey) in New York.

CuarenTango

The voice of the heart – Argentine tango.

DESCRIPTION: 

CuarenTango presents traditional and contemporary vocal tango pieces written & arranged by world-renowned maestros from the mid 20th century to the current time. The program will include a variety of duo and trio pieces including a Piano-Bass tango piece and Voice-Bass jazz pieces to add North American flavor.

Featuring:

Sumi Lee- Piano 

Teresa Tam- Vocal

Daniel Fabricant- Bass

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Sumi Lee is a classically trained pianist who obtained a master’s degree in music, piano performance, from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She has also been professionally trained as a tango pianist from La Orquesta Escuela de Tango Emilio Balcarce, the most prestigious tango orchestra school in the world sponsored by the city government of Buenos Aires. Lee is a widely respected piano teacher and is on the Board of Directors for the San Francisco branch of the Music Teachers’ Association of California. While living in Buenos Aires, she performed with living maestros and musical directors such as Víctor Lavallén, Jose Pepe Colangelo, Osvaldo Piro, Roberto Alvarez, Daniel Binelli, Mauricio Marceli, Nicolas Ledesma, and many more. Her latest concert at Teatro General San Martin in Buenos Aires was sold out to a large audience and aired live via national radio 2*4 and TV. Since moving back to the Bay Area in 2018 after receiving her diploma, she has performed Argentine tango music in the U.S. and Asia with her own group and produced her own contemporary tango music. 

Teresa Tam grew up playing violin in orchestras and singing in choirs since her childhood in Taiwan. As an undergrad, Teresa made her solo debut with the prestigious American Bach Soloists right here in the Bay Area performing the Magnificat in D Major BWV 243 by J.S. Bach. She has had the honor of performing as a soloist under the direction of conductors Jeffrey Thomas, Joshua Rifkin, and more. After receiving her M.M. in vocal performance from Boston University, she then began collaborating in various duos with jazz guitarists and performed as a featured soloist with jazz bands around the Bay Area. She rediscovered Argentine Tango both as a dancer and vocalist in 2018 and was once again pulled into the mesmerizing world of Tango music. After attending the Tango for Musician program with Tango Sin Fin, she continued to collaborate with Tango musicians and performed all over the SF Bay Area. In 2019, the voice and guitar Duo Telar was born with Argentine tango guitarist, arranger, and musical director Maxi Larrea. Together, they weave together different genres of music and breathe new life into beautiful familiar melodies with playful harmonies and arrangements. When she is not busy performing, she is empowering others by working as a vocal coach and crafting custom modern portraitures as a photographer for clients worldwide.

Daniel Fabricant may be the most versatile bassist in San Francisco—and the most in-demand. Playing upright or electric, he adapts to a wide range of musical settings, from intimate chamber groups to sprawling dance bands and Latin ensembles. Fabricant has performed internationally with Piaf! The Show, Michael Feinstein, Betty Buckley, Joan Rivers, Spencer Day, Ann Hampton Callaway, Petula Clark, and Mary Wilson of the Supremes, among others. In the Bay Area, he regularly plays with Lavay Smith And Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Rupa and the April Fishes, and Redwood Tango Ensemble. He has appeared at A.C.T., SFJAZZ, Yoshi’s, The Freight and Salvage, and Feinstein’s, and New York City venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Café Carlyle, and Carnegie Hall. Fabricant is also an accomplished music instructor, teaching orchestra, guitar, bass, and ukulele to students of all ages in private and group settings.

“Pastimes (from times past)”  |  Quinn Johnson Trio

Afro Cuban, Brazilian, funk, and jazz.

DESCRIPTION: 

Quinn Johnson Trio will perform songs from the newly released album “Pastimes (from times past)”, a collection of original music by Quinn Johnson which was recorded during the pandemic and released 3/1/2021. This album represents a cross-section of American and world music as filtered through the lens of the composer’s life. 

Featuring:

Quinn Johnson – piano

Chris Wabich – drums and percussion

Kevin Axt – bass

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Pianist and composer Quinn Johnson has lived in four different countries on three different continents and has played music from around the world with Cuban, Brasilian, Persian, African, Middle Eastern, and Chinese artists. Some of those he has had the pleasure of working with include Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, Rita Coolidge, Martin Short, Jack Sheldon, Diane Schuur, Tom Scott, Richard Carpenter, Judith Hill, Poncho Sanchez,  Flora Purim, Wayne Brady, John Densmore (of The Doors), Elba Ramalho, Down to the Bone, Jerry Seinfeld,  Airto Moreira, Francisco Aguabella, Christopher Cross, Alvaro Torres and Dancing with the Stars (US/Canada tour).  Quinn was the music director/pianist for American songbook singer Steve Tyrell for 16 years. He is currently the music director for pop singer Debby Boone, as well as piano/keyboardist for the Clare Fischer Big Band, which received the 2013 Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album.

Quinn has performed at jazz festivals around the globe, including places such as Montreux, Bangkok, Vienne, Recife (Brasil), Detroit, San Jose, Capetown, Vitoria (Spain), and Syracuse.

He has performed on many TV shows including The Tonight Show, The David Letterman Show, The Today Show, The View, the Emmys, America’s Got Talent, and his playing can be heard on many TV shows as well as feature films. One of his compositions can be heard on the Emmy award-winning show “Homeland”. 

Quinn has released several CDs on different labels, and currently composes, arranges, and produces music for artists in various genres. His last release “TRIO con CLAVE“, an exciting blend of American standards and Cuban rhythms, continues to get airplay 5 years after its release. The new release “Pastimes (from times past)”, is a collection of original music that Quinn composed over the past couple of decades, performed with a diverse group of old friends.

From Los Angeles, Chris Wabich is a well-known, original voice on drumset, steel drum, and percussion. The variety of artists he works with reflects his versatility as both musician and producer. He is heard with Ludacris, Sting, Leonard Cohen, Stanley Jordan, Brian Johnson (AC/DC) Sheila E., Mark Murphy, the Zappa Family, Larry Koonse, Billy Vera, Turkish superstar Omar Faruk, Boogsie Sharpe, and Prog Rock legends Kevin Ayers (Soft Machine), and Richard Sinclair (Caravan). Soundtracks include “Malcolm in the Middle”, “American Idol”, “Better Homes and Gardens”, “Wild California” IMAX, and Lalo Shifrin’s “After The Sunset”.

Chris has been arranging and producing projects including 7 Billboard charting hits for Margo Rey/John Oats (of Hall and Oats) Jason Paige (of Pokemon fame), Katisse, Allen Hinds, and Omar Faruk Tekbilek.. Chris has 9 Grammy nominations and has been a featured artist at 27 PAS Day of Percussion events. Chris is sponsored by INNOVATIVE PERCUSSION sticks, TYCOON percussion, ROLAND electronics, TURKISH cymbals, CADESON drums, and REMO drumheads

Kevin Axt was born in Burbank and has been a freelance musician in LA since 1982. He began studying classical guitar at the age of 13, later adding tuba, electric bass, and finally string bass to his instrumental arsenal by his late teens. He attended USC on an orchestral scholarship studying string bass with LA Phil co-principal bassist, Dennis Trembley. He has performed, recorded and toured with artists as diverse as Natalie Cole, Jack McDuff, Jimmy Smith, Hank Jones, Phil Woods, Lalo Schifrin, Shelby Lynne, Queen Latifah, Placido Domingo, Pat Williams, Russell Watson, Patti Austin, Bobby Shew, Chuck Mangione, Bernadette Peters, Cristian Castro, Lea Salonga, KD Lang, Dave Koz, The Tierney Sutton Band, David Benoit, Bob Florence, Mitch Forman and Chuck Loeb, Robben Ford, Jack Sheldon, Etta James, James Moody, Christopher Cross, Cheryl Bentyne, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Glenn Frey, and Melissa Manchester to name just a few. 

Kevin has performed on over 150 albums and has performed bass in dozens of theater, film and television productions including La La Land (2016),  Ford v Ferrari (2019), and Crazy Rich Asians (2018). Kevin has played on projects that have garnered a total of 12 Grammy nominations.

PREVIEW THE PERFORMANCE  

James Yoshizawa – Bodhrán Improvisation | Elevator Music

Pedro Pastrana – Cuatro (Latin American string instrument) 

Narayan Sijan| Karavan Sarai live at Red Poppy Art House

Teresa Tam -Vocal | Corazón Tango at Red Poppy Art House

Daniel Fabricant- Bass | The Nice Guy Trio 

Sumi Lee- Piano | Zamba de Usted

Pastimes (from times past)| Promo for the new CD from Quinn Johnson

Portrait of Place | Lauren Bartone

The current exhibition on view in the windows of The Red Poppy Art House

ARTIST STATEMENT

Making art is how I raise a question or explore a problem. This means my work is often driven by subject matter that I have personal experience with; subjects from my daily life that challenge me. Paper trash, found objects, and site-specific materials become important in my work because of the experiences they reference. In public works, I produce images with the materials brought to the project by participants, and the result is the product of some form of dialogue. In my paintings and sculptures, the materials are borrowed from everyday life and are transformed, or are represented as subject matter. In either case, I enjoy finding meaning in the little bits of refuse that are leftover from my daily life.

ONLINE EVENT DETAILS 

Time: June 5th, 2021, 7:00 pm -10:00 pm 

Admission: Free (donations are encouraged)

Tune in 10 minutes before each event starts to test your devices for connection.

The event will be streamed live through the Red Poppy Art House Facebook page

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