Makrú: Rumba Ska with Global Beats

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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   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Landing in ...
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Los Nadies: Danceable Latin Rock with a Conscience

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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   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Los Nadies weave together a wide array of Lat...
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Dos BandOLEros: Power Rumba Flamenca in the Mission

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Founded by Bay Area musicians Raúl Vargas (Makrú) and Alberto Gutiérrez (La Mandanga), Dos BandOLEros performs rumba flamenca covers and original compositions for an energetic night full of positive messages.   FEATURING: Alberto Gutiérrez - guitar, vocals Raúl Vargas - cajón, percussion, electric kazoo, vocals   Learn more: Website | Facebook   EVENT DETAILS   Time: 6:30pm doors / 7:00pm show Admission: $15-20 sliding scale. Ticket availability at the door is ...
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Makrú: A Night of Rumba Flamenca, Ska, Reggae & Cumbia

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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 Learn more: Website | Facebook | Bandcamp   EVENT DETAILS   Time: Doors 7:00PM / Sho...
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Makrú: Exploring New Musical Paths

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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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