by Magdy Zara
Hailing from Costa Rica with Italian and Spanish roots, Enzo Anchietta began his musical journey at the tender age of five, displaying an extraordinary talent for music and composition.
His keen ear and versatility have led him to compose over 200 original songs and produce two albums, with his third, “101 North,” currently in the works. Enzo’s live performances have captivated audiences in Northern California, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Central America, ranging from intimate settings to large venues with thousands of spectators.
He will be in concert from Saturday, Jan. 20 to 27, at 101 North Santana Row, San Jose, California.
Start the year dancing at your first Mamajuana party
You can’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful experience with Esotérica Tropical, who offers full spectrum healing with Caribbean music, electronic harp and Afro-Puerto Rican rhythms.
Esotérica Tropical was born in Puerto Rico, and is a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine and knows that music is a powerful force for full spectrum healing.
Immersed in the Afro-Puerto Rican tradition based on percussion known asbomba, she presents her new musical project that combines Caribbean and Latin American electronic landscapes withbomba and harp, creating lush and propulsive settings for songs that are prayers for both our ancestors and our future selves.
The presentation will be this Saturday, January 20, 2024, starting at 7:30 p.m. at 698 Folsom Street, San Francisco, tickets start at $25.
Start the year dancing at your first Mamajuana party
At this Mamajuana party you will have the opportunity to receive bachata lessons, and you will also be able to dance merengue, bolero and salsa with the best music from DJ Soto and DJ Rodchata.
This will be an incomparable night of intense social dancing, with music that will transport you directly to the tropics. The concept for this Dominican dance party is inspired by mamajuana, a traditional spicy alcoholic drink from the Dominican Republic, made with an infusion of a delicious blend of rum, red wine, honey, tree bark and herbs. As such, our party will feature a unique blend of bachata, bolero, merengue and salsa.
You will be able to live this experience as if you were truly in the DR, this January 20, 2024, at the Allegro Ballroom, located at 12012 San Pablo Avenue Richmond. Tickets are $15. The hours are from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Miguel Zenón Quartet in concert in San Francisco
Miguel Zenón is one of the most innovative and influential saxophonists and composers of his generation. He has been nominated several times for a Grammy and is a Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow. He represents a select group of musicians who has masterfully balanced and combined two often contradictory poles such as innovation. and tradition.
Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Zenón has released fifteen recordings as a leader, including his latest album Música De Las Américas and the Grammy-nominated El Arte Del Bolero. He will perform in concert with his quartet next Tuesday, January 23 at Yoshis, located at 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, doors will be open from 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $29 – $69.
La Moderna Tradición Orchestra exhibits the best of Cuban music
The La Moderna Tradición Orchestra has captivated the public with the best of traditional and modern Cuban music, so we invite you to its first performance of the year, in which there will be everything from sensual danzones and vibrant cha-cha-chas to contemporary rhythms with timba. The Orchestra’s exceptional musicians inspire music lovers and dancers alike.
The appointment is this Friday, January 26 at 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, starting at 8 p.m.
