A fusion of rumba flamenca, ska, reggae, cumbia, Turkish songs, and other global beats—plus lyrics in Spanish, English, and Turkish—Makrú will keep you dancing and aware of what's happening in the world.
FEATURING:
Jenny Rodriguez - vocals, vihuela, percussion
Raúl Vargas - vocals, cajón
Alberto Gutierrez - vocals, guitar
Haluk Kecelioglu - vocals, electric guitar, oud, violin
Vinicio Peñate - electric bass
Jesse Weber - drums & percussion
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Los Nadies: Danceable Latin Rock with a Conscience
Los Nadies bring a keen mix of politics, poetry, street party, and musicianship every time they step on to a stage. They play an eclectic combination of highly danceable Latin music with rock.
FEATURING:
Juan Cuba - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Mateo Nube - lead electric guitar, backup vocals
Marty Jones - bass guitar
Chris Mayorga - lead & rhythm acoustic guitar
José Vergelin - drums, cajón, bongó, percussion
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Los Nadies weave together a wide array of Lat...
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Element Brass Band + Noelle Glory & The Guarantees: New Orleans Second Line
Fresh off the release of its brand new album, Cali Got a Brass Band, Element Brass Band comes to the Red Poppy for a night of high-energy Mardi Gras vibes and New Orleans second line. Bay Area powerhouse Noelle Glory & The Guarantees open the evening with a set of soul, funk, and reggae grooves.
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Sacramento’s Element Brass Band is one of the premier bands on the West Coast for New Orleans second line. The group has toured in New Orleans, New Y...
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Justin Ancheta Acoustic: Folklyrico Americana – Latin Reggae Flamenco
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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Makrú: A Night of Rumba Flamenca, Ska, Reggae & Cumbia
Makrú’s unifying ethos is more than just talk: This pan-cultural five-piece uses Spanish and English lyrics to blend reality and fiction, and their signature mix of rumba flamenca, reggae, cumbia, and ska promises to bring everyone to the dancefloor.
Featuring:
Jenny Rodriguez - vocals
Raúl Vargas - cajón, vocals
Haluk Kecelioglu - oud, violin
Bob Sanders - guitar
OriAche - percussion
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Time: Doors 7:00PM / Sho...
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LoCura: From Spain to the Caribbean and Back
With music that’s equal parts flamenco, reggae, cumbia, Cuban son, and ska, LoCura happily crosses borders to bring back the goods for your soul and your dancing feet. Their Red Poppy show will feature a new lineup, new songs, and remixed classics.
Featuring:
Featuring:
Kata Miletich - vocals
Bob Sanders - guitars
Melissa Cruz - cajón, flamenco dance
Juan Manuel Caipo - bass guitar
Katiana Vilá - percussion, cuatro
Inspired by the Spanish phrase “ida y vuelta (round trip),” which ...
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Makrú: Exploring New Musical Paths
Landing in San Francisco from different parts of the world, Makrú takes elements of rumba flamenca, reggae, cumbia, ska, and other global beats to create an uplifting and unifying sound. The group's lyrics in Spanish and English bring reality, fiction, and joy together in the hopes of spreading a message of respect and love.
Featuring:
Raúl Vargas - vocals and cajón
Bob Sanders - electric and acoustic guitar
Vinicio Peñate - bass
Sergio Durán- percussion
Morgan Nilsen - clarinet
Hal...
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