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Yousif Kassab on February 7, 2018
The ’90s were absolutely crazy. Photoshop had every advertising agency going overboard with zany fonts, bowling shirts were suddenly a fashion statement and hip Gen X-ers all over the country decided to hit the dance floor to the sounds of big band. The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies rode this wave with aplomb, dominating…
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Yousif Kassab on February 7, 2018
The San Jose Peace and Justice Center presents a new exhibit focused on the art of social unrest. The event will feature a collection of almost 30 silk-screened posters, some of which date back to the 1960s—including works of art created for the civil rights and anti-war movements. Through these prints, a…
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Stephen Perez on February 2, 2018
Singer-songwriter and playwright Stew—along with his band, The Negro Problem—will be performing a dynamic rock & roll song cycle. Titled “Notes of a Native Song,” the performance is a tribute to legendary artist and activist James Baldwin. Known for works like his 2008 Tony-winning musical Passing Strange and his 2016 single, “Klown…
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Stephen Perez on February 2, 2018
Not many contemporary artists can channel the essence of early ’80s pop like Mexico City’s audiovisual production and performance duo Shiro Schwarz. Together since 2011, Pammela Rojas and Rafael Marfil have been offering audiences an immersive, extrasensory experience for more than half a decade. The two are known for pairing 64 bit-inspired,…
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Salvatore Maxwell on February 2, 2018
Brent Walsh, of the Fremont-born, proggy post-hardcore band I the Mighty is bringing his stripped-down solo material to Mountain View. Walsh—who released his debut solo album, 7, on Equal Vision Records back in 2014—used the record to showcase his powerful voice and agility on the acoustic guitar, with songs like “Ride the…
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Salvatore Maxwell on February 2, 2018
Iranian pop star and actor Farzad Farzin has faced many setbacks in his career, but he isn’t letting that stop him. After leaving his former band, Corouz Group, to pursue a solo career, he found himself fighting for the rights of his music and facing an uphill battle against continued leaks. His…
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Stephen Perez on February 2, 2018
San Jose indie-funk trio Nu Ethnic celebrate the release of their first EP, Learning to Fly. The group have made a name for themselves blending smooth math rock with soulful vocals and groovy rhythms. On a demo version of their song “Strong,” Nu Ethnic spin up a contagious mix of moody R&B…
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Jaleny Reyes on February 1, 2018
Performance group Maracatu Pacifico bring their Afro-Brazilian maracatu music and dance to San Jose. Maracatu is a folkloric tradition that can be traced back to the colonial era of Brazil. The music and dancing represent Brazil in a vivid, joyful way. Founded in 2012, Maracatu Pacifico focuses on community and personal development…
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Jeffrey Edalatpour on February 1, 2018
Marga Gomez was out of breath when she arrived outside the Brava Theater Center on her Razor scooter. The comedian and raconteur was in the midst of a successful three-week run of Latin Standards, her latest, and possibly last, solo play. She was revving up for the closing weekend in San Francisco,…
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Mike Huguenor on January 10, 2018
It’s hard to blame Rory Koff for feeling a little boastful. What musician wouldn’t brim with pride upon receiving a platinum record? “I gotta brag a little,” he texts me, not long after we finish speaking on the phone. “Look what I just got.” Attached to the message is a photo. In it,…
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