ONSITE series Eye of Horus is a series of site-specific solos choreographed and directed by Sara Shelton Mann in collaboration with performers Christine Bonansea, Sherwood Chen, Jorge de Hoyos, Jesse Hewit, and Sara Yassky with DIY elements designed by David Szlasa to interact with performer, cityscape and audience. Conceived as both intensely intimate and as […]
We're proud to have Grammy-winning Pacific Mambo Orchestra step in at the last minute to kick off the 2014 YBG Festival season. Taking its style from the classic Latin orchestras of the 1940s, PMO brings together four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, piano, bass, timbales, congas, and bongos, to perform classic Latin big band mambo […]
San Jose Taiko mesmerizes audiences with the powerful, spellbinding, and propulsive sounds of the taiko drum. Inspired by traditional Japanese drumming, SJT has broadened this historical art form into a style that joins traditional rhythms with other world and contemporary music, including African, Brazilian, Filipino, Latin, jazz and hip-hop, bridging many styles. http://youtu.be/XwFtEMIjncE http://youtu.be/hN1BFmt8Ook Visit […]
There are horn sections, and then there is the Pacific Mambo Orchestra, making a triumphant return to YBG Festival after winning a 2014 Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Album! Taking its style from the classic Latin orchestras of the 1940s, PMO brings together four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, piano, bass, timbales, congas, and bongos, […]
Co-Presentation with Union Square Live Led by Dr. John Calloway, this instrumental and vocal ensemble highlights the richness of Cuban music. The ensemble also performs jazz and related Pan-African-American styles, from South America and the Caribbean. Visit the artist's website at: http://musicdance.sfsu.edu/ensembles/afro-cuban-jazz-ensemble-sf-state Note: This program is NOT at Yerba Buena Gardens. It is at Union […]
African super-group Kotoja is comprised of top Nigerian and American musicians that has excited audiences with their infectious mix of African highlife, juju, jazz, and world music. Beloved bandleader Babá Ken is known for his work with King Sunny Adé, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, and the seminal Afro-rock group Monomono. Visit the artist's website at: www.AfricanMusicSource.com […]
Guest curated by Litquake's Robin Ekiss, this program features Elizabeth Percer, author of Ultrasound, Kevin Simmonds, author of Bend To It, Roy Mash, author of Buyer's Remorse, and Aimee Suzara, author of Souvenir. Special musical guest is Diana Gameros, originally from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, whose music reflects the experiences of a young indie artist at […]
Trumpet player Will Magid is known for his eclectic playing style, never limiting himself to just one musical influence, but always playing with impeccable skill. The trio is Kevin Wong (keyboard), Paul Oliphant (drums), and Will Magid (trumpet, DJ), with special guest vocalist Zeik McCarter. Visit the artist's website at: www.willmagid.com http://youtu.be/K607nH645jw
Ensemble Mik Nawooj performs the innovative music of composer/pianist JooWan Kim, who injects Western European Classical compositional techniques into such genres as hip-hop, rock, and pop. EMN combines Pierrot ensemble instrumentation (flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano) with a lyric soprano, deep funk drums, a heavy contrabass, and two featured MCs. We think NPR said […]