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Guarandinga: Latin Afro-Pop: Venezuela to Oakland

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco

With a sound described as Latin Afro-Pop, Guarandinga's music is propelled by heavy Afro-Caribbean beats from the central coast of Venezuela. The band hails from the San Francisco Bay, integrating these rhythms with the gritty East Bay funk that runs deep from Oakland to Richmond. Fronted by the dynamic and charismatic singer/percussionist Rowan Jimenez, Guarandinga plays high-energy music that is alluring and infectious. Featuring: […]

$10 – $15

Javier Navarrette: Afro-Cuban Tribute to Orishas and Ancestors

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco

Afro-Caribbean rhythm specialist Javier Navarrette and his mighty vocal/percussion ensemble kick off the Poppy’s first show of 2017 with a musical offering to ancestors and the orishas (Afro-Cuban deities), invoking strength, health, and a community united to face challenges that may lie ahead. Featuring: Javier Navarrette Sergio Duran Katiana Vila Jessie Webber Kevin Repp plus […]

$10 – $15

Guarandinga: Afro-Venezuelan Pop for the Dancefloor

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco

Weaving together Afro-Caribbean beats and fueled by folklore, pop, and gritty East Bay funk, Guarandinga descends on the Poppy for an infectious electronic dance party that promises to help you forget the cold, wet weather. Featuring: Rowan Jimenez - vocals, percussion Jeremy Allen - bass, vocals, cuatro, percussion Kenya Moses - percussion, vocals Chris Carter […]

$15 – $20