by the El Reportero’s staff
Trovador Mauricio Díaz
Spicy Latin Jazz Quartet featuring Rafael Ramirez in congas, Charlie Barreda in Keyboards, Carlos Godinez in Bass & Vocals and Jorge Aguilar in Bongo & Campana.
At Cocina Poblana, on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at from 6:00 to 9 p.m. 499 Embarcadero West/Washington St. near Jack London Sq. in Oakland. For more info call 510.451.4700 or visit: (www.cocinapoblana.com)
Edgardo Cambon and “Candela” at Yoshi’s in SF
Edgardo Cambon and his Salsa Band “Candela” returns to San Francisco’s Premier Jazz Club to celebrate Edgardo’s 50th birthday and 33 years as a professional musician.
Featuring an amazing lineup of internationally recognized talent: Omar Ledezma, Bongó. Julio Areas, Timbales. Sandy Cressman, Vocals. Greg Saul, Doug Beavers and Abel Figueroa on Trombones. Bob Karty, Piano. Special guests: David Pinto on Bass (musical director of Peruvian Folklore Star Susana Baca), Uruguayan Candombe drums and many more surprises.
Tuesday, April 20th, 8.00 p.m. Show Yoshi’s San Francisco, 1330 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 9411. For info call at 415-.655-5600. $12 (at the door).
Prime Mexican Troubadour Mauricio Diaz in Berkeley
Leading Mexican singer-songwriter Mauricio Diaz is one of the most creative, innovative and poetic artists in contemporary Mexican music today. He has nurtured a sophisticated fusion that cuts across son veracruzano, Cuban son, Brazilian bossa nova and rap, rock, folk, and blues.
Mauricio has crafted a unique sound and style that is hard to lock him with a particular music genre and may be described as a distinctively new sound. Mauricio has composed more than 300 songs, has recorded 10 albums and accompanied by his guitar, has performed in Cuba, France, With special guests Diana Gameros & Colin O’Leary.
His repertoire includes, his unique blend of son veracruzano, Cuban son, folk, blues, bossa and rock, At La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. On Thursday, April 22, 2010. $10 adv. $12 dr. For more info call La Bohemia Productions at 415-613-3557. http://www.lapena.org/event/1406.
Commemoration of César Cháez legacy
Celebrate the life and work of labor & civil Rights Leader. Join Special Guest Dolores Huerta and Parade Marshal Culture Clash in the 10th Anniversary Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade & Festival San Francisco.
California will once again observe the official state holiday in memory of the life and work of civil rights and labor leader Cesar E. Chavez. This year marks the 17th anniversary of Cesar’s passing on April 23rd, 1993.
San Francisco will celebrate this important holiday with a very special community event on Saturday, April 10th with the 10th Anniversary Cesar E. Chavez Holiday Parade & Festival 2010.
The parade is honored this year to have Dolores Huerta as special guest and Chicano/Latino Comedy Troupe Culture Clash (celebrating 25 years), as the Grand Marshal.
Parade begins at 12 Noon on 19th Street at Guerrero. Festival program 1-6 p.m. on 24th between Treat & Bryant Sts. at the 24th Street Fair.
For more info call 415-621-2665 or CECparade@yahoo.com, or visit: www.cesarchavezday.org.
