Come celebrate the release of Mónica María’s first single, "Levanta"! Presenting a set of her original music and a set of son jarocho with a special guest artist from Veracruz, the evening will begin with a zapateado workshop (at 7:00pm) taught by the guest artist and will end with a mini fandanguito. ¡Nos vemos! […]
Bay Area rhythm all-star Javier Navarrette and his mighty vocal/percussion ensemble celebrate Día de los muertos at the Poppy with an evening of personal songs, as well as music originating from the Afro-Cuban and Afro-Mexicano song traditions, including rumba, palo, makuta, and son jarocho. Featuring: Javier Navarrette - vocals, percussion Sergio Duran - vocals, percussion […]
Hailing from Veracruz, México, Los Vega brings the tradition of son jarocho music and dance to the Red Poppy. The genre is rich in narrative and performed with traditional instruments such as the jarana, requinto, and the percussive rhythm of zapateado dancing. Los Vega hopes to preserve the rich history of this music and promote […]
