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Trio Garufa: Virtuosic Argentine Tango

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco

The word “garufa” means boisterous and festive merriment, and this Argentine/Swiss/American trio stays true to its name by playing classic and contemporary tango music. Bandoneon and guitar are rounded out by acoustic bass to create the group’s signature sound, which ranges from tango’s golden era in the 1930s and ‘40s to contemporary electro-tango. Featuring: Guillermo […]

$15 – $20

The Musical Art Quintet: Chamber con Alma

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco

This celebration of the Musical Art Quintet’s latest album, Chamber con Alma—“chamber with soul”—promises to be an evening of contemporary string quintet music with spirited improvisations and cross-cultural influences. The program includes original compositions by bandleader/bassist Sascha Jacobsen, important works by icons such as Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, and Tito Puente, and the world premiere […]

$15 – $20

Karina Deniké: Noirish Torch Songs and ’60s Soul

Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St., San Francisco

Karina Deniké presents an original set of reflective songs filled with tales of female aviators, love, memory, as well as personal and regional history. Drawing from Eastern European lullabies and sea shanties, as well as pop music from the 1930s-1960s, Deniké’s vocally driven pieces feature a distinctive ensemble that includes bass clarinet, chord organ, piano, […]

$10 – $20