Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2008 Season
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Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble Directed by John Calloway, the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble is an audience favorite. These young people both compose and perform with flair and total seriousness that belies their youth. |
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Venezuelan Music Project Venezuelan Music Project Led by Jackeline Rago, VMP performs a wide range of music, from folklore driven songs executed with traditional instruments, to more contemporary urban dance compositions complimented by the addition of the electric bass, flute, and saxophone. Venezuelan Music Project Led by Jackeline Rago, VMP performs a wide range of music, from folklore driven songs executed with traditional instruments, to more contemporary urban dance compositions complimented by the addition of the electric bass, flute, and saxophone. |
Merola Concert Merola Concert Artists from the acclaimed Merola Opera Program will perform semi-staged, extended excerpts from opera favorites. Public Notice Singers from the Merola Opera Program will perform in front of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial today. There will not be access to the MLK, Jr. Memorial from 2-4pm. Please join us for the concert! |
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Patrick Ball Patrick Ball Patrick Ball is one of the premier Celtic harp players in the world and a captivating spoken word artist. |
The Unique Derique The Unique Derique Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the unique Derique delights audiences of all ages. The Unique Derique Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the unique Derique delights audiences of all ages. |
Balamcoatl Balamcoatl Balamcoatl takes audiences on a journey of movement and experimental sound from the South to the North of Mexico, using traditional regional costumes and instruments. Marcus Shelby The 15-piece MSJO explores the unique range and dynamics of a jazz orchestra through compositions by Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Count Basie and Marcus Shelby. |
SF Mime Troupe SF Mime Troupe Fasten your seatbelts for another wild yet thought-provoking ride with the world-renowned San Francisco Mime Troupe. |
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The Nice Guy Trio The Nice Guy Trio The Nice Guy Trio creates a sound that is intimate and spontaneous as the members navigate through a uniquely diverse collection of original compositions and songs from folk traditions all around the globe. |
California Sing-Along California Sing-Along Join folksinger Charlie Chin as he plays the guitar and banjo, taking us on a sing-along journey through California history. California Sing-Along Join folksinger Charlie Chin as he plays the guitar and banjo, taking us on a sing-along journey through California history. |
The Unique Derique The Unique Derique Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the unique Derique delights audiences of all ages. The Unique Derique Turning his agile limbs into a drum set or a harpsichord keyboard, the unique Derique delights audiences of all ages. Yosvany Terry Composer/musician Yosvany Terry consciously communicates his African and Cuban lineage through sounds that originated in Africa and inspired new music in the Caribbean, Brazil, and the American South. |
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TODCO Poets TODCO Poets Proving that creativity is ageless, the TODCO Poets wax eloquent on romance, sex, friendships, family, politics, aging and other topics that have occupied poets since time immemorial. |
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The Stairwell Sisters The Stairwell Sisters San Francisco’s all-gal urban old-time teardown, the Stairwell Sisters, have amassed a rowdy repertoire of timeless tunes plus a solid standing of smart, original material. |
Chelle! & Friends Chelle! & Friends Chelle! & Friends perform music from New Orleans, one of the most musical, fun-loving cities in the world. Chelle! & Friends Chelle! & Friends perform music from New Orleans, one of the most musical, fun-loving cities in the world. |
Caterpillar Puppets Caterpillar Puppets Top stars of the Caterpillar Puppets are the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, a baby orangutan, and a rainforest monster whom the audience must help sing peacefully to sleep. Caterpillar Puppets Top stars of the Caterpillar Puppets are the Three Little Bla-bla-blas, a baby orangutan, and a rainforest monster whom the audience must help sing peacefully to sleep. |
SF Theater Festival SF Theater Festival This colorful and exciting festival of short performances on multiple stages by over 50 theater companies and solo artists celebrates the Bay Area’s lively theater world. |
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Le Jazz Hot Le Jazz Hot Le Jazz Hot celebrates the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Hot Club de France, often called Gypsy jazz. |
| key: | Music in the Gardens 101 Narrated Series |
| Lunchtime Concert Series | |
| Children's Garden Series | |
| Latin Jazz Series | |
| all other events shown in black |