Alex Conde, John Santos & Jeff Chambers: Descarga for Bud Powell (TWO SHOWS)

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Following the success of Descarga for Monk, Alex Conde, John Santos, and Jeff Chambers Trio present Descarga for Bud Powell, a flamenco and Latin jazz tribute to the genius of American jazz pianist Bud Powell.   FEATURING: Alex Conde - piano John Santos - percussion Jeff Chambers - bass   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Alex Conde is a graduate in classical music from the Jose Iturbi Conservatory of Music and in jazz piano from el Liceu de Barcelona. He won a scholarship to attend the presti...
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Mizuho Sato Flamenco: Live Flamenco Performance

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Flamenco brings you an invigorating and spiritual awakening through chant-like singing and footwork to connect with Mother Earth. Explore your own love towards this planet and feel the vibration of our existence through this intimate live show.   FEATURING: Mizuho Sato - baile David Mclean - guitar Marlon Aldana - percussion TBA - vocals   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Mizuho Sato was born in Japan and started classical ballet at the age of three, performing on stage and winning balletic ...
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Los Tangueros del Oeste: Intersection of Tango, Flamenco & Hip-Hop

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Steeped in the nuevo tango styles of Astor Piazzolla, Gotan Project, and Bajo Fondo, bassist/composer Sascha Jacobsen's newest project combines beats and textures from electronica, with influences from flamenco filtered through an improvisational lens.   FEATURING: Sascha Jacobsen - bass Carlos Caminos - guitar Seth Asarnow - bandoneon Ishtar Hernandez - violin   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Hailing from an illustrious musical family dating back at least five generations to a bassist for...
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Caminos Flamencos: Flamenkeando (One Night, Two Shows)

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*UPDATE: This performance has changed from one show to a double show. We apologize for any inconvenience.Caminos Flamencos is an Emmy-winning troupe known for its improvisational and passionate representation of flamenco infused with modern influences of jazz, rock, and Latin. Led by virtuoso guitarist Jason "El Rubio" McGuire and director Yaelisa, they will be joined by Spanish singer El Grillu, highly respected dancer Fanny Ara, as well as special guests, which will feature rocking fla...
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CANCELLED – Caminos Flamencos: Flamenkeando (Night 1)

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date and time of this event have been changed to Saturday, November 23 as a double show. We apologize for any inconvenience.Caminos Flamencos is an Emmy-winning troupe known for its improvisational and passionate representation of flamenco infused with modern influences of jazz, rock, and Latin. Led by virtuoso guitarist Jason "El Rubio" McGuire and director Yaelisa, they will be joined by Spanish singer El Grillu, highly respected dancer Fanny Ara, a...
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RagaMenco: Exploring India, Gypsy Music & Flamenco

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RagaMenco represents the synthesis of ancient traditions that have been linked by human and cultural migration through the centuries⁠. A collaboration of Spanish and Indian musicians from the Bay Area, RagaMenco explores exciting new territories by combining haunting Indian melodies with exciting gypsy, flamenco, and jazz traditions from Spain. Come hear ancient traditions from the Old World finding a new voice in California.   FEATURING: Javier Jiménez – guitar Luis Jiménez – cajón Sa...
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Norberto Guerra: Cuban Music & Flamenco Guitar

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Cuban-born flamenco guitarist Norberto Guerra presents a wide range of classical, flamenco, and original pieces. This project ranges from work with Acituna sin Hueso and Rainer Mariño in Cuba to work composed in Memphis, Chicago, and San Francisco.   FEATURING: Norberto Guerra - classical & flamenco guitar   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Norberto Guerra is a Cuban musician, composer, and producer. Equipped with the classical and flamenco guitar as his primary instrument, his solo work blend...
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Istanbul Connection: Reconnecting (TWO SHOWS)

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Istanbul Connection returns to the Red Poppy as a nine-piece band for a live, intimate performance of Balkan, Turkish, North African, and flamenco music. Come prepared to dance!   FEATURING: Kata Miletich - vocals Haluk Kecelioglu - vocals, oud, violin Raúl Vargas - vocals, cajón, percussion Melissa Cruz - percussion, dance Sean Terguis - darbuka, tupan Isaac Weiser - bass Javier Jimenez - guitar Danny Cao - trumpet Joey Friedman - saxophone   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Istanbul C...
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Bianca Rodriguez: Flamenco with Latin Classics

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Sevillian flamenco singer Juan Murube has inspired a show which is part-traditional flamenco and part-Latin music. Tying together both musical styles to bring the audience to its feet, the ensemble will perform traditional flamenco along with boleros and salsa.   FEATURING: Juan Murube (special guest singer) - cante Gopal Slavonic - guitar Chus Alonso - flute Marlon Aldana - percussion Bianca Rodriguez - dance Radha Garcia - dance   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Bianca Rodriguez began d...
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Tamar Ilana & Ventanas: Mediterranean Music & Flamenco Dance

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Tamar Ilana & Ventanas present their third album, MISTRĀL. Named for the wind that traverses the Mediterranean, the title alludes to the migrations of the Sephardic and Romani people over the centuries. A four-time nominee for the Canadian Folk Music Awards, Ventanas reimagines Mediterranean melodies and flamenco grooves with “potent, vibrato-drenched vocals” (DownBeat) and “bristling oud solos” (New York Music Daily).   FEATURING: Tamar Ilana - vocals, dance Jesssica Deutsch - violin ...
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La Tania Baile Flamenco Presents: Camino del Alma

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This evening will be a presentation of the end of a solo performance development program by La Tania. Flamenco is no easy challenge⁠—it’s an art that can fill a lifetime of exploration; it has no end, and its purpose is to find the path to our soul, to search for who we really are. This is a path that must be taken in little steps, carefully crafting our every move, with love, dedication, and attention to the subtleties. Six dancers, after many years of study, have embarked on the journey of dev...
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Levoná Ensemble: Flamenco, Arabic & Jewish Music & Stories

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Combining flamenco guitar, ethnic percussion, klezmer clarinet, and folk songs from the Middle East, Levoná Ensemble follows melodies and styles that traveled from one side of the ancient world to the other, bringing them together to explore new possibilities. This celebration of sounds is intermingled with storytelling, drawing from folk traditions as well as original stories.   FEATURING: Faisal Zedan - percussion, vocals Asaf Ophir - woodwinds, vocals David McLean - guitar Josh Mel...
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Music of the Banned – Chapter One: Borders Without Bans (Sudan • Iran • Venezuela) – TWO SHOWS

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Musical influence has never and can never be limited by the borders of nations. The far-reaching effect of the arts has created crossover music, with artists adopting elements of each other’s musical traditions. During this concert series, audiences will hear different cultural and artistic linkages across and between the banned nations and the West. The March 16th event features Sudanese musician Tarawa with Seoulstice, Iranian musician Emad Bonakdar with flamenco dancer Mizuho Sato, and Venezu...
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Ian Maksin ft. Morgan Maudière: Songs of the Vagabond Cello (TWO SHOWS)

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SECOND SHOW ADDED! Advance tickets are now available online for the 8:45pm show. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door for both the 7:00pm (6:30pm doors) and 8:45pm (8:30pm doors) shows. Please arrive when doors open the day of the event.Internationally acclaimed cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin is back in Bay Area with his freshest original compositions and latest acquisitions from his world travels—from the Balkans to Lake Baikal and from th...
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Flamenkeando: Flamenco Meets Gypsy Jazz (Night 2)

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Caminos Flamencos, an award-winning flamenco troupe, collaborates with members of gypsy jazz group Barrio Manouche to present two special nights of flamenco, jazz manouche, and Latin vibes on December 14 and 15. Seven artists improvise and explore between their musical worlds to create a blend of sounds rooted in flamenco dance and music, yet open in a free-style form much like a chamber jazz ensemble.   FEATURING: Jason “El Rubio” McGuire – acoustic guitar Felix de Lola – vocals Javi ...
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Flamenkeando: Flamenco Meets Gypsy Jazz (Night 1)

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Caminos Flamencos, an award-winning flamenco troupe, collaborates with members of gypsy jazz group Barrio Manouche to present two special nights of flamenco, jazz manouche, and Latin vibes on December 14 and 15. Seven artists improvise and explore between their musical worlds to create a blend of sounds rooted in flamenco dance and music, yet open in a free-style form much like a chamber jazz ensemble.   FEATURING: Jason “El Rubio” McGuire – acoustic guitar Felix de Lola – vocals Javi ...
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RagaMenco: A Musical Journey from India to Spain

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Javier and Luis Jiménez, founders of the acoustic global music septet Barrio Manouche, present new project RagaMenco along with Mallar Bhattacharya, Nilan Chaudhuri, and Satish Pillai. The group has been working together on the great adventure of blending Indian classical music with flamenco grooves and melodies. They will perform original arrangements influenced by ragas with an improvisational jazz approach.   FEATURING: Devi SenGupta – vocals Mallar Bhattacharya – sarode Javier Jimé...
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Flamenkeando: Flamenco Meets Gypsy Jazz

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Caminos Flamencos, an award-winning flamenco troupe, collaborates with members of gypsy jazz group Barrio Manouche to present an eclectic evening of flamenco, jazz manouche, and Latin vibes. Seven artists improvise and explore between their musical worlds to create a blend of sounds rooted in flamenco dance and music, yet open in a free-style form much like a chamber jazz ensemble.   FEATURING: Jason "El Rubio" McGuire - acoustic guitar Felix de Lola - vocals Javi Jimenez - guitar Lui...
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Levoná Ensemble: Music & Stories from Around the World

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The Levoná Ensemble combines flamenco, Arab, Jewish, and other musical traditions and weaves them together with stories, both ancient and new. Five master musicians form a rich tapestry that is at once a taste of the orient and a new creation all on its own—the kind of energy that only comes when distant cultures overlap and celebrate their differences.   FEATURING: Faisal Zedan - percussion, vocals Josh Mellinger - percussion Asaf Ophir - woodwinds, vocals David McLean - flamenco gui...
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Alex Conde: Original Flamenco & Jazz Piano Compositions

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Virtuoso jazz and flamenco pianist Alex Conde performs his high-energy compositions and arrangements with his trio.   FEATURING: Alex Conde - piano Aaron Germain - electric bass Marlon Aldana - percussion   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Alex Conde is a graduate in classical music from the Jose Iturbi Conservatory of Music and in jazz piano from el Liceu de Barcelona. He won a scholarship to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he received the Jazz Revelation Awa...
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Melissa Cruz: Collaborations in Flamenco (TWO SHOWS)

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Flamenco dancer Melissa Cruz presents a series of vignettes that feature collaborations with diverse artists reflecting her development as a local Bay Area working artist.   FEATURING: Melissa Cruz - dance Alex Conde - piano Gregory Masako Jenkins - horns Marco Peris - percussion   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Melissa Cruz is a Bay Area-based flamenco professional and has been a full-time flamenco artist and instructor for the past 14 years. After being exposed to flamenco while studyi...
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José Antonio Rodriguez Trio: Flamenco Guitar Maestro

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One of Spain’s leading flamenco guitarists, Córdoba’s award-winning José Antonio Rodríguez makes a special San Francisco appearance at the Red Poppy.   FEATURING: José Antonio Rodriguez - flamenco guitar Patricio “Pachi” Cámara - percussion, vocals Paco Peña - bass   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Acclaimed for his powerful and evocative renditions of contemporary flamenco, José Antonio Rodriguez has composed music for orchestras and dance companies, participated in major projects with Paco...
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Ole, Opa!: Balkan, Turkish & Spanish Songs w/ Flamenco Dance

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Dancer Bianca Rodriguez collaborates with NYC-based singer Jenny Luna and Bay Area musicians Joey Friedman and Gopal Slavonic to bring you fresh interpretations on music from Turkey, Spain, and the Balkans.   FEATURING: Jenny Luna - vocals, cajon Gopal Slavonic - guitar Bianca Rodriguez - flamenco dance Joey Friedman - saxophone   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Ole, Opa! was formed in 2016 by dancer Bianca Rodriguez and singer Jenny Luna. The group draws from Luna’s background in Balkan a...
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Levoná Ensemble: Music & Stories from Around the World

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Levoná Ensemble combines flamenco, Arab, Jewish, and other musical traditions and weaves them together with stories, both ancient and new. They create a rich tapestry that is at once a taste of the orient and a new creation all on its own—the kind of energy that only comes when distant cultures overlap and celebrate their differences.   FEATURING: Faisal Zedan - percussion, vocals Josh Mellinger - percussion Asaf Ophir - woodwinds, vocals David McLean - flamenco guitar Patrick Kelly ...
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Justin Ancheta Acoustic: Folklyrico Americana – Latin Reggae Flamenco

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Justin Ancheta is an established musician and songwriter in the Bay Area with compelling and eclectic styles that range as far as his ethnicity takes him. With songs in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, Ancheta encompasses his Californian roots with global influences. He is accompanied with melodies by Garcia Scammon on clarinet and saxophone and often has special guests that bridge into new territories of musicality.   FEATURING: Justin Ancheta - guitar, vocals Garcia Scammon - saxophone ...
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Alex Conde, John Santos & Jeff Chambers: Jazz Flamenco (2 SHOWS)

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Jazz/flamenco pianist Alex Conde returns to the Bay Area to reunite with his California trio featuring Grammy-nominated percussionist John Santos and legendary bassist Jeff Chambers. This extraordinary trio of natural-born improvisors will explore the intersections of jazz, Latin jazz, flamenco, and all the spaces in between, leaving you inspired, elated, and transformed.   FEATURING: Alex Conde - piano John Santos - percussion Jeff Chambers - bass   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Alex Con...
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Caminos Flamencos with Javi & Luis Jimenez of Barrio Manouche: Flamenqueando

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Six members of flamenco group Caminos Flamencos and Django-inspired Barrio Manouche explore the boundaries between both musical worlds to form an exciting mix of flamenco, jazz, and Roma jazz. Directed by Emmy Award-winning choreographer/dancer Yaelisa, Artistic Director of Caminos Flamencos, this performance is a smaller version of the highly successful Gypsy Jazz Meets Flamenco.   FEATURING: Jason "El Rubio" McGuire - guitar Felix de Lola - vocals Yaelisa - dance Fanny Ara - dance ...
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Trio Caminos: Music of Venezuela, Spain, Cuba & America

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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   Learn more: Website Photo by: Zaque Eyn  EVENT DETAILS &...
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Ole, Opa!: Balkan, Turkish & Spanish Songs with Flamenco Dance

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Flamenco dancer Bianca Rodriguez and New York-based Balkan/Turkish singer Jenny Luna team up with clarinetist Calvin Lai and guitarist Gopal Slavonic for a night of music from Turkey, Spain, and the Balkans.   FEATURING: Jenny Luna - vocals, cajon Gopal Slavonic - guitar Calvin Lai - clarinet Bianca Rodriguez - flamenco dance   Learn more: Jenny Luna EVENT DETAILS   Time: Doors 7:00PM / Show 7:30PM Admission: $15-20 sliding scale Tickets will not be sold i...
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Alex Conde: Latin Jazz Meets Piano Flamenco (Double Show!)

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The Red Poppy Art House welcomes back Spanish flamenco-jazz pianist Alex Conde for an evening of Latin jazz classics and originals. Conde has received enthusiastic accolades for Descarga for Monk, his 2015 jazz, flamenco, and Latin tribute to piano genius Thelonious Monk, and his double show promises to deliver the same thrills.Featuring: Alex Conde - piano (plus a special guest)Berklee College graduate Alex Conde, a native from Spain, is regarded as one of the foremost exponents of ...
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