Compiled by the El Reportero’s staff
The John Santos Sextet plus special guests
The name Oscar de la Renta is synonymous with grace and magnificence in design and taste. He rose through international ranks to earn historical immortality over a sixty year period in which he became a household name.
Born in the Dominican Republic of a Dominican mother and Puerto Rican father, he was acutely aware and proud of his Caribbean roots. In honor of those roots and his international journeys and pedigree, The John Santos Sextet has prepared a musical program reflecting the deep and wide-ranging influences of de la Renta’s spirit: an eclectic blend of traditional Antillean music from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Cuba, classical and period as well as avante-gard jazz.
For the occasion, John has enlisted the participation of two special guests in addition to the stellar line up of his Sextet, José Roberto Hernández – vocals, guitar Melquís Naveo – percusión dominicana.
Friday, April 29th, 2016, at 6:30 p.m., at The De Young Museum, Golden Gate Park San Francisco. FREE!
http://deyoung.famsf.org/calendar/live-music-john-santos-sextet-and-special-guests
Two Latin Rock Giants come Together in SF
Tierra rolls into San Francisco to share the stage with San Francisco’s own Richard Bean & Sapo.
Southern California’s Latin Rock legends Tierra, led by Rudy Salas, will perform at our inaugural show at The Goldenvoice venue, The Social Hall. Located around the corner from the Regency on Van Ness, the Social Hall has been bringing some very original shows and has now invited the Latin Rock crowd to come and be a part of the Goldenvoice Music family.
Sharing the stage with Tierra and bringing their hot sounds will be original “Suavecito” writer and singer Richard Bean and his group Sapo. After leaving Malo, Richard Bean continued his songwriting prowess with songs for his newly formed group Sapo, which had as one of its original members, Raul Rekow. We can only imagine that he will be there in spirit to join his former band on stage as they perform on a big stage in San Francisco like back in the day.
Opening the show will be Santana Tribute band from Sacramento, Sacred Fire. Latin Rock is alive and kicking again in the City where it started. Buy tickets here or by calling LRI at 415-285-7719 or writing DrBgMalo@AOL.com
On Friday April 29, at the SOCIAL HALL SF, 1270 Sutter Street, San Francisco. For info call 415-777-1715.
