Trio Caminos, an acoustic ensemble that offers a fresh mix of Venezuelan, Spanish, Cuban, and American styles, takes the Poppy stage for an evening of original compositions that blend flamenco with joropo and Afro-Caribbean beats, as well as music by renowned composers such as Astor Piazzolla, Hermeto Pascoal, and Michel Camilo.
FEATURING:
Carlos Caminos - guitar
Sascha Jacobsen - bass
Marlon Aldana - cajón
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Photo by: Zaque Eyn
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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 special guests
Bay Area-based percussionist/educator Javier Navarrette, who has recorded on three Grammy-no...
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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 - guitar
Brian Andres - drums
Edgar Lavado - vocals, percussion
Henry Hung - trumpet/synth
Makini Duewa - dance
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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:
Rowan Jimenez - vocals, cuatro, percussion
Jeremy Allen - ...
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