On 1/23, Razteria (Renee Asteria), Sang Matiz & Rahman Jamaal present their new singles Aventurera & Change for the first time live in concert.
AVENTURERA blends South American sounds w/a flavor of reggaeton, intertwining talents of Yuriza Jared (Sang Matiz) & Razteria. We become the adventurer in the song, traveling either physically or spiritually, to grow & heal. Available for purchase on all digital platforms 1/15/16.
CHANGE, contrasting artists Rahman Jamaal & Razteria, fuse on this trilingual crossover track which calls for revolutionizing our mind-state without fear. Change is the only constant in Life. Available for purchase on all digital platforms 1/22/16.
Doors: 830pm / Show: 900pm / Tickets 12 adv/15 door
ALL AGES - ACCESSIBLE
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
RAZTERIA
San Francisco based artist Razteria (aka Renee Asteria) can be described as a fusion of Bomba Estero, early No Doubt, Steel Pulse and Marissa Monte. Razteria unites simple yet intricate songs w/powerful messages through ethereal harmonies, passionate grooves & fat bass. Aventurera is the title track of Razteria's new album coming Spring 2016.
http://razteria.com/
SANG MATIZ
Sang Matiz has been performing for 6 years, fusing World and Afro-Brazilian/Peruvian beats with contemporary rhythms such as Pop, Jazz, and Funk. Thanks to a grant awarded by The California Arts Council Endowment for the Arts and The San Francisco Arts Commission for Cultural Equity, they released the album, “Ship It!” Most recently in August 2015, they were chosen and honored to open for the legendary Cuban band Buena Vista Social Club Orchestra for their “Adios Tour." Throughout the years, they’ve also had the great opportunity to collaborate with various renowned Bay Area musicians such as: Jackeline Rago (Master Percussionist), Miguelito Martinez (Flutist/Composer), Silvestre Martinez (Composer/Percussionist), and Grammy Award-winner Braulio Barrera (Pacific Mambo Orchestra), among many others. In addition, they've had the pleasure of sharing the stage with national and international acts such as Jorge Santana (Malo) and Pete Escovedo.
Members: Yuriza Jared (Lead Vocals/Songwriter/Composer) Eddie Cabezas (Lead Guitar/Arranger) Caroline Chung(Bass/Singer/Vocals) Jesus Martinez (Drums/Vocals/Composer) Clark Seal (Congas & Chimba)
http://sangmatiz.org/
RAHMAN JAMAAL
Rahman Jamaal is a performing artist, emcee, musician, actor, and educator who first debuted in the 2003 Sundance Film Festival as the star of the movie "The Beat". He is highly active in the Bay Area as the founder of Rap Force Academy, and the nationally as the Executive Director of Hip Hop Congress. In 2014, he won the Lennon Award for Hip Hop in the International John Lennon Songwriting Contest (JLSC).
http://www.rapforceacademy.com/
http://www.hiphopcongress.com/
http://www.reverbnation.com/rahmanjamaal
ABOUT ASHKENAZ
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center presents concerts, classes, and workshops of participatory dance and music rooted in traditional cultures from around the world. We are committed to providing a great place to dance that supports local and international bands of both established and emerging artists in a respectful, comfortable, safe, and family atmosphere. Through this we build friendship and culturally inclusive community that encourages social awareness, education, and dedication to fairness, honor, and equality.
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AVENTURERA blends South American sounds w/a flavor of reggaeton, intertwining talents of Yuriza Jared (Sang Matiz) & Razteria. We become the adventurer in the song, traveling either physically or spiritually, to grow & heal. Available for purchase on all digital platforms 1/15/16.
CHANGE, contrasting artists Rahman Jamaal & Razteria, fuse on this trilingual crossover track which calls for revolutionizing our mind-state without fear. Change is the only constant in Life. Available for purchase on all digital platforms 1/22/16.
Doors: 830pm / Show: 900pm / Tickets 12 adv/15 door
ALL AGES - ACCESSIBLE
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
RAZTERIA
San Francisco based artist Razteria (aka Renee Asteria) can be described as a fusion of Bomba Estero, early No Doubt, Steel Pulse and Marissa Monte. Razteria unites simple yet intricate songs w/powerful messages through ethereal harmonies, passionate grooves & fat bass. Aventurera is the title track of Razteria's new album coming Spring 2016.
http://razteria.com/
SANG MATIZ
Sang Matiz has been performing for 6 years, fusing World and Afro-Brazilian/Peruvian beats with contemporary rhythms such as Pop, Jazz, and Funk. Thanks to a grant awarded by The California Arts Council Endowment for the Arts and The San Francisco Arts Commission for Cultural Equity, they released the album, “Ship It!” Most recently in August 2015, they were chosen and honored to open for the legendary Cuban band Buena Vista Social Club Orchestra for their “Adios Tour." Throughout the years, they’ve also had the great opportunity to collaborate with various renowned Bay Area musicians such as: Jackeline Rago (Master Percussionist), Miguelito Martinez (Flutist/Composer), Silvestre Martinez (Composer/Percussionist), and Grammy Award-winner Braulio Barrera (Pacific Mambo Orchestra), among many others. In addition, they've had the pleasure of sharing the stage with national and international acts such as Jorge Santana (Malo) and Pete Escovedo.
Members: Yuriza Jared (Lead Vocals/Songwriter/Composer) Eddie Cabezas (Lead Guitar/Arranger) Caroline Chung(Bass/Singer/Vocals) Jesus Martinez (Drums/Vocals/Composer) Clark Seal (Congas & Chimba)
http://sangmatiz.org/
RAHMAN JAMAAL
Rahman Jamaal is a performing artist, emcee, musician, actor, and educator who first debuted in the 2003 Sundance Film Festival as the star of the movie "The Beat". He is highly active in the Bay Area as the founder of Rap Force Academy, and the nationally as the Executive Director of Hip Hop Congress. In 2014, he won the Lennon Award for Hip Hop in the International John Lennon Songwriting Contest (JLSC).
http://www.rapforceacademy.com/
http://www.hiphopcongress.com/
http://www.reverbnation.com/rahmanjamaal
ABOUT ASHKENAZ
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center presents concerts, classes, and workshops of participatory dance and music rooted in traditional cultures from around the world. We are committed to providing a great place to dance that supports local and international bands of both established and emerging artists in a respectful, comfortable, safe, and family atmosphere. Through this we build friendship and culturally inclusive community that encourages social awareness, education, and dedication to fairness, honor, and equality.
On 1/23, Razteria (Renee Asteria), Sang Matiz & Rahman Jamaal present their new singles Aventurera & Change for the first time live in concert.
AVENTURERA blends South American sounds w/a flavor of reggaeton, intertwining talents of Yuriza Jared (Sang Matiz) & Razteria. We become the adventurer in the song, traveling either physically or spiritually, to grow & heal. Available for purchase on all digital platforms 1/15/16.
CHANGE, contrasting artists Rahman Jamaal & Razteria, fuse on this trilingual crossover track which calls for revolutionizing our mind-state without fear. Change is the only constant in Life. Available for purchase on all digital platforms 1/22/16.
Doors: 830pm / Show: 900pm / Tickets 12 adv/15 door
ALL AGES - ACCESSIBLE
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
RAZTERIA
San Francisco based artist Razteria (aka Renee Asteria) can be described as a fusion of Bomba Estero, early No Doubt, Steel Pulse and Marissa Monte. Razteria unites simple yet intricate songs w/powerful messages through ethereal harmonies, passionate grooves & fat bass. Aventurera is the title track of Razteria's new album coming Spring 2016.
http://razteria.com/
SANG MATIZ
Sang Matiz has been performing for 6 years, fusing World and Afro-Brazilian/Peruvian beats with contemporary rhythms such as Pop, Jazz, and Funk. Thanks to a grant awarded by The California Arts Council Endowment for the Arts and The San Francisco Arts Commission for Cultural Equity, they released the album, “Ship It!” Most recently in August 2015, they were chosen and honored to open for the legendary Cuban band Buena Vista Social Club Orchestra for their “Adios Tour." Throughout the years, they’ve also had the great opportunity to collaborate with various renowned Bay Area musicians such as: Jackeline Rago (Master Percussionist), Miguelito Martinez (Flutist/Composer), Silvestre Martinez (Composer/Percussionist), and Grammy Award-winner Braulio Barrera (Pacific Mambo Orchestra), among many others. In addition, they've had the pleasure of sharing the stage with national and international acts such as Jorge Santana (Malo) and Pete Escovedo.
Members: Yuriza Jared (Lead Vocals/Songwriter/Composer) Eddie Cabezas (Lead Guitar/Arranger) Caroline Chung(Bass/Singer/Vocals) Jesus Martinez (Drums/Vocals/Composer) Clark Seal (Congas & Chimba)
http://sangmatiz.org/
RAHMAN JAMAAL
Rahman Jamaal is a performing artist, emcee, musician, actor, and educator who first debuted in the 2003 Sundance Film Festival as the star of the movie "The Beat". He is highly active in the Bay Area as the founder of Rap Force Academy, and the nationally as the Executive Director of Hip Hop Congress. In 2014, he won the Lennon Award for Hip Hop in the International John Lennon Songwriting Contest (JLSC).
http://www.rapforceacademy.com/
http://www.hiphopcongress.com/
http://www.reverbnation.com/rahmanjamaal
ABOUT ASHKENAZ
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center presents concerts, classes, and workshops of participatory dance and music rooted in traditional cultures from around the world. We are committed to providing a great place to dance that supports local and international bands of both established and emerging artists in a respectful, comfortable, safe, and family atmosphere. Through this we build friendship and culturally inclusive community that encourages social awareness, education, and dedication to fairness, honor, and equality.
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AVENTURERA blends South American sounds w/a flavor of reggaeton, intertwining talents of Yuriza Jared (Sang Matiz) & Razteria. We become the adventurer in the song, traveling either physically or spiritually, to grow & heal. Available for purchase on all digital platforms 1/15/16.
CHANGE, contrasting artists Rahman Jamaal & Razteria, fuse on this trilingual crossover track which calls for revolutionizing our mind-state without fear. Change is the only constant in Life. Available for purchase on all digital platforms 1/22/16.
Doors: 830pm / Show: 900pm / Tickets 12 adv/15 door
ALL AGES - ACCESSIBLE
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
RAZTERIA
San Francisco based artist Razteria (aka Renee Asteria) can be described as a fusion of Bomba Estero, early No Doubt, Steel Pulse and Marissa Monte. Razteria unites simple yet intricate songs w/powerful messages through ethereal harmonies, passionate grooves & fat bass. Aventurera is the title track of Razteria's new album coming Spring 2016.
http://razteria.com/
SANG MATIZ
Sang Matiz has been performing for 6 years, fusing World and Afro-Brazilian/Peruvian beats with contemporary rhythms such as Pop, Jazz, and Funk. Thanks to a grant awarded by The California Arts Council Endowment for the Arts and The San Francisco Arts Commission for Cultural Equity, they released the album, “Ship It!” Most recently in August 2015, they were chosen and honored to open for the legendary Cuban band Buena Vista Social Club Orchestra for their “Adios Tour." Throughout the years, they’ve also had the great opportunity to collaborate with various renowned Bay Area musicians such as: Jackeline Rago (Master Percussionist), Miguelito Martinez (Flutist/Composer), Silvestre Martinez (Composer/Percussionist), and Grammy Award-winner Braulio Barrera (Pacific Mambo Orchestra), among many others. In addition, they've had the pleasure of sharing the stage with national and international acts such as Jorge Santana (Malo) and Pete Escovedo.
Members: Yuriza Jared (Lead Vocals/Songwriter/Composer) Eddie Cabezas (Lead Guitar/Arranger) Caroline Chung(Bass/Singer/Vocals) Jesus Martinez (Drums/Vocals/Composer) Clark Seal (Congas & Chimba)
http://sangmatiz.org/
RAHMAN JAMAAL
Rahman Jamaal is a performing artist, emcee, musician, actor, and educator who first debuted in the 2003 Sundance Film Festival as the star of the movie "The Beat". He is highly active in the Bay Area as the founder of Rap Force Academy, and the nationally as the Executive Director of Hip Hop Congress. In 2014, he won the Lennon Award for Hip Hop in the International John Lennon Songwriting Contest (JLSC).
http://www.rapforceacademy.com/
http://www.hiphopcongress.com/
http://www.reverbnation.com/rahmanjamaal
ABOUT ASHKENAZ
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center presents concerts, classes, and workshops of participatory dance and music rooted in traditional cultures from around the world. We are committed to providing a great place to dance that supports local and international bands of both established and emerging artists in a respectful, comfortable, safe, and family atmosphere. Through this we build friendship and culturally inclusive community that encourages social awareness, education, and dedication to fairness, honor, and equality.
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