Corazón Cultural Arts Center

Resilient AF: Rising To The Occasion | Kamakshi Hart
2022-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Corazón Performing Arts, 125 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290, Topanga, CA, 90290, US

Buddha's Awakening | Yuval Ron Ensemble & Special Guests in Topanga Canyon
2022-10-01 20:00 - 22:30 | Corazón Performing Arts, 125 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290, Topanga, CA, 90290, US

Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian Dance Class with Kumu Anna Liza
2022-10-01 10:00 - 12:30, 2022-09-24 10:00 - 12:30, 2022-09-17 10:00 - 2022-12-17 12:30, 2022-09-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Corazón Performing Arts, 125 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290, Topanga, CA, 90290, US
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Groove Fest lV
2022-09-30 18:30 - 22:30 | Corazón Performing Arts, 125 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290, Topanga, CA, 90290, US
Smoky Alternative Folk poppunk big guitar riffs, pop hooks, fast tempos, and an attitude thhardcore

Groove Plug and Outplug host Groove Fest lV this Friday in Topanga! ???6:30pm-10:30pm??jazzy genre-benders, ALT FOLK, hipHop, JaZZ, Funk, POPPUNK, soul, bluesyfolk, electronic, alt ????? ♛? ??? ???? FRIDAY SEPT 30TH BUY YOUR YOUTH WRISTBAND FOR $15 AT DOOR OR 10 BUCKS ADVANCE. ✨️????? ?????✨️??????? ?? ?????? ?????????? ?? ?????????? ????? ???????????? ????????? ??? ???????????

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A﻿lex Infinity
A﻿ddy Idol
M﻿T Pool
D﻿anny Tries
O﻿riginal SSCO
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School is now in session, so enjoy ? a healthy dose of teenage angst as fall is here and they are already on burnout and ready to play music. Shout out to @dlscanlon for Groovy times!

“Bring your friends, enemies, family, pets, anyone who knows how to have a good time? We got a lineup you won’t want to miss so be there or be ?”

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Thank You to Artist Matter for being an amazing non-profit partner and supporting the sound needs.

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ANASA Greek Traditional & Beyond Dimitris Mahlis, Vik Momjian Chris Wabich
2022-09-28 21:00 - 23:00 | Corazón Performing Arts, 125 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290, Topanga, CA, 90290, US

Beginning Flamenco Basics Beginner Technique and ‘Sevillanas’
2022-09-28 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-09-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Corazón Performing Arts, 125 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290, Topanga, CA, 90290, US
This is an ALL ages Flamenco Beginner Technique and ‘Sevillanas’ class

6PM- 7:30PM – Flamenco Beginner Technique and ‘Sevillanas’

This is a two-for-one class where we will start off with some flamenco technique (Arm work, footwork, palmas, body alignment, flamenco movement stylization) and end by learning the 4 ‘Sevillanas’ verses. ‘Sevillanas’ is a fun partner dance that has four parts and is performed during Feria in April all over Andalucia Spain.

Flamenco is a series of powerful rhythms and movements- ‘armwork’/braceo, hand clapping/palmas, rhythmic body movements/marcajes, ‘foot work’/zapateado

We will learn the movements and connect in tandem with the rhythm in order to feel flamenco- to dance. Once you move through the technique part of the class Cristina will guide you through the twists, turns, and stomps of this powerful dance. It is a great opportunity to try something you always have wanted to experience or a new interest. Everyone welcome! No previous experience necessary. Join the fun!

Drop in: $35
4 week class series discount : $125

Cristina Moguel has over 20 years experience dancing in theaters in Spain, New York, Mexico, and touring most of the United states with the Flamenco Vivo Dance company. While in New York, she danced in “Carmen” at the Metropolitan Opera, NYC. A native Angelina, Cristina currently performs with Flamenco Flavor dance company in New Jersey, as well as, performing with local Flamenco artists throughout Southern California with her dance group Urban Flamenka. She resides in Los Angeles and will be now sharing her love for flamenco dance teaching at Corazon Performing Arts in Topanga, CA.

SANGAM Record Release in Topanga Canyon Paul Livingstone & Pete Jacobson
2022-09-24 20:00 - 22:30 | Corazón Performing Arts, 125 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290, Topanga, CA, 90290, US
Sitarist Paul Livingstone & Cellist Pete Jacobson celebrate their project SANGAM, a dynamic new record just out!

SAT SEPT 24th!!! Join in the celebration of a new record release, SANGAM with one of the leading sitarists in the country, Paul Livingstone & cellist Pete Jacobson. This is a special early concert offering at eclectic Corazon Performing Arts in collaboration with Soul Force Project.
SANGAM is the chamber music duo of sitarist Paul Livingstone and cellist Peter Jacobson. Sangam performs innovative compositions and improvisations straddling the worlds of Indian classical music and European polyphony which arc between deep musical meditations to dynamic poly-rhythmic counterpoint. Their unique sound is imbibed with the free spirit of a jazz improvisation and incorporates touches of Latin and popular music styles. Paul & Pete have been recording and touring together for over 12 years performing with Arohi Ensemble, Build an Ark and Quartetto Fantastico among many other projects born of the globalized Los Angeles creative music community. They have been featured on three Grammy Award winning records artists such as with Ozomatli, Quetzal & Rickey Kej. Sangam means ‘a confluence of rivers’, it is a meeting place of disparate streams flowing into one.

For more info visit: www.tanpura.com and www.peteplayscello.com
DOORS OPEN 8PM CONCERT BEGINS 8:30PM
$30 GTD CHAIR SEATING
$45 Companion Pass for 2: GTD CHAIR SEATING
$20 pillow seating garden seating. CHILDREN under 12 WELCOME AND FREE.
No-one turned away for lack of funds–donate at door what you can, if you are experiencing hardship and need a discount.
Corazon doe not sell food or alcohol. You may BYOB or purchase at Endless Colors next door.
PAUL LIVINGSTONE, Sitar
Born in Beirut, Lebanon, international performing artist Paul Livingstone is one of the leading sitarists in America today. He has focused his studies in the creative tradition of Indian classical raga music in which he has been rigorously trained for the past 25 years in India and the US studying under the late Amiya Dasgupta, Rajeev Taranath and the living legend Pandit Ravi Shankar.Paul has performed in around the US, Mexico, Europe & Asia and has just returned from a major concert tour performing Indian music in Nepal, India, Czech & Germany.
As a committed composer Paul also leads his own Arohi Ensemble and has composed for film, television, theater and dance. He also plays a variety of fretless guitars and requintos of his own design and has also developed a unique style of ‘ragajazz chamber music’ blending Indian ragas, jazz, counterpoint & rhythmic material from diverse world traditions. As a creative force for true ‘world music synthesis’, Paul maintains a clear vision for the dissemination of traditional forms and is grounded in the rich cultural milieu of Los Angeles as a dedicated teaching artist & community activist.
PETE JACOBSON, Cello
Peter Jacobson is a cellist, producer, songwriter-singer, chamber musician, teacher and music selector who has recorded, performed and toured with renowned artists. He studied with Eleonore Schoenfeld at USC as well as at Cal Arts and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. In 2013 he won a Grammy for best Latin Rock Alternative or Urban Album as a member of the group Quetzal. Mr. Jacobson has recorded cello for Dr. Dre and frequently plays alongside the San Diego Symphony. Pete has recorded for film and tv, including The Walking Dead. In 2000 he was a member of the Pacific Music Festival in Sapporo, Japan and has performed in the US, Mexico, Asia, Australia the Midlle East and Europe. He plays with Grammy winning Southwest Chamber Music, the Arohi Ensemble, the 440’s, SANGAM, ThE CoNcEnTr8s, Quartetto Fantastico, the Hutchins Consort and as a freelance cellist.

Azar Lawrence Experience JAZZ IN TOPANGA CANYON CELEBRATING JOHN COLTRANE
2022-09-23 21:00 - 23:00 | Corazón Performing Arts, 125 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290, Topanga, CA, 90290, US

The UnJam Circle - Topanga Canyon
2022-09-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Corazón Performing Arts, 125 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290, Topanga, CA, 90290, US
UnJam Circle offers an opportunity to express musically & theatrically in a safe container void of judgment using rhythm, melody, & harmony

The UnJam Circle. What is it? A performance? No. Talent show? No. A jam session? No. A karaoke night? No.

The UnJam Circle offers our community an opportunity to express themselves musically and theatrically in a safe container void of judgment and criticism, as well as encourages participants to practice leadership skills using rhythm, melody, and harmony as the tools for engagement. When you feel ready to introduce your heart song to the group, you must assume the responsibility to “be the jam leader”. How effectively can you help us start and end the song at the same time? And how might you cue us so that between the beginning and the end, we experience the magic available to a room full of people willing to use their instruments together? Everyone was born with the instruments of the voice for melody and the skin for rhythm. That means we are all born musicians. So bring your instruments and a song idea! Could be a well known radio hit, or a nursery rhyme your grandmother used to sing to you, or something original that you’ve written, and witness yourself as the master conductor for an orchestra of curiosity, generosity, and good people. And if you don’t feel ready to lead the jam and only wish to sing and have a good time, then your presence becomes the highest value of all because we only have time for a few songs each night, but each song needs every voice to come alive. So we’ll see you and hear you there.
Donations Appreciated. No one turned away for lack of funds.

The Illustrious Ancestors | Interstellar Country & Eastern Psychedelic folk
2022-09-17 21:00 - 23:59 | Corazón Performing Arts, 125 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290, Topanga, CA, 90290, US
evening of interstellar cosmic stuff – fresh from the fingertips and hearts of this crew of soul searching string/mind benders mandolin

ILLUSTRIOUS ANCESTORS return. An Interstellar Country & Eastern music experience- fresh from the psychedelic fingertips and hearts of a crew of soul searching string/mind benders.
We have limited beverages to share complimentary and BYOB IS ALLOWED (no hard alcohol).
The Illustrious Ancestors features multi-instrumentalist/urban griot John Kruth (TriBeCastan, Hal Willner) on voice, ?ELECTRIC MANDOLIN?FLUTE ?ELECTRIC SITAR, harmonica, and?BULBAL TARANG (Indian keyed zither),
with Willie Aron (The Balancing Act, Syd Straw, Thee Holy Brothers) on? KEYBOARD, ?GUITAR and VOICE,
⚡BASSIST⚡ Dave Soyars
⚡DRUMMER⚡ Devin Flynn
Blending their own funky brand of Americana roots with interstellar “Country and Eastern” jams (that blend pedal steel guitar and sitar!) the Illustrious Ancestors freely skip from songs to Kruth’s spell-binding and often hilarious stories to funky, prodigious instrumental improvisation.
THE ILLUSTRIOUS ANCESTORS
“The Illustrious Ancestors bring back the sense of surprise, mystery and adventure that is missing from so much music today. Good luck trying to corner them into a category—every time you think you’ve got them nailed, they throw another curve and you’re back where you started from. Add to that the band’s superior musicianship and open-armed embrace of so many different facets of the musical universe, and you know that the Illustrious Ancestors are truly onto something.”
– Jeff Tamarkin, contributor to Mojo, JazzTimes, Relix, & more.
“What they do is undefinable, kissed by fearlessness, charm and mystery. Add to that heartfelt love for musical expression and serious artistry, along with Kruth’s comic verbal flair. The Illustrious Ancestors, all gifted players mix up great real-time gumbos of Americana-flavored exotica, burning brightly on electric mandolin, electric sitar, harmonica, flute, bulbul tarang (an Indian zither) with Willie Aron on keys and Joel Martin’s spectral pedal steel. Kruth has coined the music “Country & Eastern” so that should give you a fair approximation of their music. But better than trusting me, go to one of their shows – or maybe all of their shows – Be prepared to feel giddy. “– Paul Zollo – Senior Editor – American Songwriter, Author of Conversations with Tom Petty and Songwriters on Songwriting

“The authentically strange is at a premium these days. Those portals of shamanic transcendence on a planet so plastered with flash and filigree are still there for the adventurous… ya just gotta poke around, and if you’re lucky, you will find yourself in the same room with the Illustrious Ancestors. What kind of music is this? With its groove and ooze and tonic and spirit, the Illustrious Ancestors’ music shimmers and segues to and fro: psychedelic blues, jazz (funky and free), banshee bluegrass, poetry kooky and sublime, Mississippi Metal, folk fantabulous and fearsome, sublime “Space” worthy of the Dead’s late ‘60s best, if Pigpen were still alive and morphed into a surrealist poet, rhythms global and local… blink your ears and you’ll miss a reference or knowing gesture. There’s real drama here, the kind that gets you gazing into that eternal/internal mirror and ponder what’s going to happen next. There’s wise, sly humor and genuine romance here too. The kind that will put a smile on your puss and keep it there till it hurts as your heart reminds what a great thing it is to be alive.” – Oliver Trager – Author of The American Book of the Dead: The Definitive Grateful Dead Encyclopedia; Keys to the Rain: The Definitive Bob Dylan Encyclopedia and Dig Infinity! The Life & Art of Lord Buckley

“What happens when the Garage rock of ? Mark and the Mysterians goes on a Country bender and then hitches a ride with a refugee Beat Jazz band on the lam? You wind up with The Illustrious Ancestors’ shadowy echoes of the Doors and the Dead tripping in the backseat.” – Kevin Orton Soundblab

“John Kruth is the high-octane raconteur of the Underground” – Legendary Beat composer/musician/author David Amram
As Chief Black Fox (Sitting Bull’s Great, Great, Grandson) said after the Illustrious Ancestors second show: “I hear a lot of music, see a lot of bands, most of them have no soul. But this band, The Illustrious Ancestors has a very big soul.”
“I feel like I’m having a psycho-active experience and I didn’t even eat any ‘shrooms!” – Young Fan
Guest Ancestors at past shows have included Camper Van Beethoven’s Victor Krummenacher on guitar and voice, and Jonathan Segel, violin, guitar and voice, as well as Victoria Williams on vocals and Chinese harp – So you’ll never know who is going to show up to jam!

HEARTACHE CANYON David Brookings & AverageLookings WIll Hawkins Blanco&Junk
2022-09-16 20:00 - 23:30 | Corazón Performing Arts, 125 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290, Topanga, CA, 90290, US
A night of heartbreak americana, powerpop, bluesy soul, and rock and roll featuring in beautiful Topanga Canyon in eclectic Corazon space

Truck Stop Mixtape, Somewhere Music, and Corazon Present: HEARTACHE CANYON. A night of heartbreak americana, powerpop, bluesy soul, and rock and roll featuring DAVID BROOKINGS and the AVERAGE LOOKINGS, WILL HAWKINS (of Nine Mile Station), and BLANCO & JUNK. All performing for the first time at the world famous Corazon Performing Arts, in Topanga Canyon.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th
Doors 8:00, Show at 8:30.
125 S Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA 90290
$10 bucks online or at the door SPECIAL FUNDRAISING PRICE TO INCLUDE ANYONE AND EVERYONE IN THE EVENING OF FUN!! (You are welcome to donate more of course!)
Truck Stop Mixtape, Somewhere Music, and Corazon Present: HEARTACHE CANYON
A night of heartbreak americana, power pop, bluesy soul, and rock and roll featuring:

DAVID BROOKINGS and the AVERAGE LOOKINGS,
WILL HAWKINS (of Nine Mile Station) who will be presenting a new single.
BLANCO & JUNK

Corazón Performing Arts
@corazonperformingarts
Performance Art Theatre
http://corazonperformingarts.com/
125 S Topanga Canyon Blvd Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 795-1373

Fantuzzi's Mystic Latin, Reggae, Afro-Funk at Corazon
2022-09-15 20:30 - 23:30 | Corazón Performing Arts, 125 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290, Topanga, CA, 90290, US
Fantuzzi is joined by the consummate Flexibles, Luis Conte and Wadada, for extraordinary night of Global Music, Drumming, Dancing and Song

Two amazing musician friends of Fantuzzi’s will be joining him for this rare night of aural pleasure. Check out these histories:

Percussionist – Luis Conte

Luis Conte’s genius stems from his ability to integrate the powerful rhythms of his native Cuba with the American necessities of American pop music. His long and varied career has included numerous Hollywood film scores and mega-successful albums with Madonna, Ray Charles, Phil Collins, Santana, Shakira, Jackson Browne, Sergio Mendes, Cachao, and a multitude of other artists too numerous to mention.

Born in Santiago, Cuba, Luis spent the first 15 years of his life soaking up the rich musical heritage of “El Son” and Carnival. “Life in Cuba is all about enjoying life, and music is central to that lifestyle,” Luis says. “Music is almost like food to Cuban people.” While immersed in the music of his native Cuba, Luis also developed a passion for Rock & Roll, R&B soul music, jazz, and the Beatles.

At 15, looking for freedom, Luis emigrated to Madrid, Spain. He soon had another opportunity to travel, this time to Hollywood. In California, Luis stayed with a cousin and attended Hollywood High School, playing guitar in numerous rock bands throughout his teens.

After high school, Luis met John Monteallegre, who reunited him with Cuban drums at LA City College. By the time he was 18, Luis was intensely interested in drumming and took every opportunity to play and to learn, drawing his inspiration from a deep source of rhythm absorbed during his youth in Cuba.

Since then, Luis has become one of the most respected and recorded percussionists in the world.

https://www.luisconte.com

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Trumpeter – Wadada

Wadada Leo Smith was born in Leland, Mississippi, and his musical life began in high school concert and marching bands. At the age of thirteen, he became involved with the Delta Blues and other music traditions. His formal musical education came from his stepfather Alex “Little Bill” Wallace, composer and guitarist, and one of the pioneers of electric guitar in Delta Blues.

Wadada Leo Smith, trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and improviser is one of the most acclaimed creative artists of his times, both for his music and his writings. For the last five decades, Mr. Smith has been a member of the historical and legendary AACM collective. He distinctly defines his music as “Creative Music.” Mr. Smith’s diverse discography reveals a recorded history centered around important issues that have impacted his world.

Mr. Smith was also honored by the Jazz Journalists Association as their 2017 Musician of the Year as well as the 2017 Duo of the Year for his work with Vijay Iyer. The JJA also named him their 2016 Trumpeter of the Year, 2015 Composer of the Year, and 2013 Musician of the Year. Also, in 2013 he was also selected as DownBeat’s Composer of the Year and he graced the cover of that magazine in November 2016.

https://www.wadadaleosmith.com

SO PLEASE, if you are able, give generously to enable these talented folk to keep traveling, performing, and making us happy for as long as possible! It’s a beautiful world.

Aire de Andalucia Flamenco
2022-09-11 20:00 - 22:00
Corazon is honored to welcome international sensation, the fiery “Queen of Flamenco”, dancer Lakshmi “LA CHIMI” & hailing from dancer Sevilla, Spain Antonio ‘ EL CHUPETE ‘ Rodriguez for a rare performance collaboration with Spain’s singer, Mari Peña and Guitarist Antonio Moya! SUNDAY EARLY SHOW 8PM SEPTEMBER 11th.
A dancer of emotion, inspiration and precision, “La Chimi“ captivates her audience, dancing in numerous forms; provoking “duende“ with substantial mental and physical discipline. Her artistic versatility reaches all social orbits, from intimate gypsy flamenco parties, to professional theatres.
Expect to be ignited by La Chimi and the explosive repertoire of collaborating artists–
-~ Antonio ‘ EL CHUPETE ‘ Rodriguez. Called “hot, gritty and intoxicating” by the Village Voice and “a wild man… [who] makes me scream out ‘Ole!’” by Dance Insider.
-~Singer Mari Peña with the inspiring “tocaor” Antonio Moya. Be amazed by traditional Flamenco orchestration along with the spark of scintillating fusion pieces.
$45. THIS IS A SIT-DOWN EVENT WITH LIMITED OUTSIDE GARDEN LISTENING AND LIMITED STANDING ROOM. ( BYOB allowed & wine 4 sale next door). A special Companion for 2 seats is a discounted $80. THIS WILL SELL OUT FAST SO RESERVE YOUR GTD TICKETS. You can take your chance at door for standing or outside private garden listening.
“-un desgarrador homenaje a los románticos de lo jond” ~Alberto García Reyes, ABC.
TRANSLATION: ” A heart-wrenching homage to the romantics of pure flamenco”
‘LA CHIMI’, a remarkable ascent–which is no surprise considering her childhood and family history. Both of her parents are freelance performing artists. She grew up immersed in ethnic music and dance and it was natural for her to discover a career in flamenco. With her background in flamenco, classical, and contemporary dance Lakshmi was fortunate to quickly be embraced by artists in Spain and has come to work aside great artists such as Manuel Molina, Remedios Amaya, Joselito Mendez, Antonio Moya, La Hermenia, Carmen Ledesma, Antonio Rey and La Tona.
‘EL CHUPETE’, Coming from Seville, Antonio Rodríguez El Chupete is a body that generates an igneous dance. The US press has called him El Salvaje , promoter of “a friction-filled, addictive dance.” To contemplate him is, in effect, to be captivated by his genuine way of approaching this art, outside any guideline that can be considered canon. He marches, charges, twists, gets inside himself; his bushy giant’s beard gives him the look of a wolf or ogre, but within his eyes shines a deeply moving tenderness, which sometimes translates into gentle movement passes. As unusual as unforgettable.
ANTONIO MOYA AND MARI PEÑA, Antonio Moya (Nimes, 1965), guitarist, or “tocaor” as he prefers to be called, born in France to a family of Andalusian immigrants, together with his wife flamenco singer Mari Peña, lives in Utrera. Mari Peña powerful voice, is one of the last representatives of the singing of Lebrija and Utrera in Andalusia. Moya is also artistically connected to Lebrija and Morón de la Frontera, and whose aroma of earth and olive trees is present in his playing, with a subtle modern patina. He has accompanied and recorded with Bernarda de Utrera, Pepa de Benito, Gaspar de Utrera, Enrique Extremeño and Tomás de Perrate among others.
Antonio Moya: “Culture is an important element of society, and we make culture”

Copper Pot
2022-09-08 21:00 - 23:30
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