Corazón Cultural Arts Center

Beautiful Way Records Presents Mikey Pauker and Michael Hathaway
2023-05-21 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Corazón Performing Arts, 125 South Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, CA 90290, Topanga, CA, 90290, US
Devotional Rock artist Mikey Pauker makes his debut at Corazon. Kirtan chant artist Michael Hathaway will be opening the night

Join us Sunday May 21st in Topanga Canyon as Devotional Rock artist Mikey Pauker makes his debut at Corazon. Kirtan chant artist Michael Hathaway will be opening the night in the HEART of Topanga Canyon at Corazon Performing Arts space where the frogs, crickets and owls of the canyon may join to celebrate.
7:30PM OPENING SET Michael opens the evening with weaving an enchanting soundscape of hypnotic harmonics, joyful celebration, and fierce intensity. Michael will dive into a soulful immersion of call and response singing – chanting the holy names of the various manifestations of the divine. Together we will create a soundscape of sacred Sanskrit mantras to facilitate transformation and healing – raising our vibration as we raise our voices in celebration & devotion.
8﻿:15PM MIKEY PAUKER: DEVOTIONAL ROCK AND HIGH VIBE SOUNDZ! Mikey’s sound blends elements of folk, reggae, and hip-hop, incorporating English and Hebrew roots into his devotional songwriting. Mikey’s music draws from influences such as Bob Marley, Van Morrison, and The Police. Pauker has been described as one of “The 10 Stars Of The New Jewish Music via TIME Magazine.
$33 at door (cash card etc) or online.
$22- pre sale
7pm doors
7:30pm- Michael Hathaway
8:15pm- 10pm- Mikey Pauker
10pm- hang
Mikey Pauker Bio:
Mikey Pauker (pronounced pow-ker) is a Devotional Rock artist from Orange County, California. Pauker has been described as one of “The 10 Stars Of The New Jewish Music via TIME Magazine. He has released multiple albums including Sim Shalom, Mikey Pauker & The JoyMachine, Extraordinary Love, The Sages EP & ASCENSION. This year Pauker released his new single “We Are Safe” produced by Jim Kaufman (AWOLNATION, Finish Ticket, Anti Flag) on Ineffable Records home to artists including: Stick Figure, Through the Roots, Tropidelic, Mike Love among others. He performed the song and was a guest on The Aubrey Marcus podcast, a motivational destination for conversations with the brightest minds in athletics, business, science, relationships and spirituality with over 50 million downloads on iTunes. His “RISE Vulnerable Rally” music video swept the world touching the hearts of over 1 million souls.

Growing up in Orange County, Mikey’s early experiences at underground shows exposed him to the intense, primal energy of live music, as well as the strong community bonds that form in an authentic and close-knit scene. Inspired by teachers who blend yoga and mystical practices he went to study in Jerusalem, soaking up the hidden teachings of his ancestral lineage. These spiritual dimensions guided his artistic development as he explored ecstatic music festivals and mystical religious traditions. His music implores us all to look within, sit with our darkness, and transform it into light.

Pauker has shared the stage with artists including: Matisyahu, Rebelution, Stephen Marley, Dovavon Frankenreiter, Ayla Nereo, The Polish Ambassador, Trevor Hall, Mike Love and others. Notable performance highlights include Red Rocks, Envison, ARISE, Hullaween, Cali World Fest, Electric Forest, Beloved, Bhakti Fest, and Chant 4 Change on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. For the past 9 years Mikey has served as music faculty at the National Songleader Boot Camp Conference teaching classes on spiritual embodied practice, music business strategy, and artist development. Stay connected at www.mikeypauker.com

MICHAEL HATHAWAY:
Michael discovered his musicality and voice through the practice of devotional chanting.
He was introduced to daily chanting at the Sivananda ashram in the Bahamas in the late 90’s, and quickly became immersed in the Bhakti scene – taking every opportunity to sit with his teachers Jai Uttal, Krishna Das, Bhagavan Das, Shyamdas, and others.

He feels grateful and blessed to be able to share his practice and medicine with others by creating an uplifting communal experience of ecstatic group prayer. He sings with sweet, celestial, heart-felt yearning. His songs are traditional Sanskrit mantras set to his original music, weaving an enchanting soundscape of hypnotic harmonics, joyful celebration, and fierce intensity. His unique melodies (often channeled in dreams) reveal a blend of musical influences including jazz, soul, folk, psychedelic rock, church hymns, Western classical, and Indian classical – creating an innovative fusion that honors the tradition while expressing a deeply personal offering.

He can be found leading kirtan at yoga studios, festivals & conscious gatherings, and singing with his harmonium for yoga classes in the Los Angeles area.

His two albums, remixes, and music videos are available on streaming platforms.

He’s also a Jivamukti yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, 3rd degree black belt in Seido Karate, and regular practitioner of 5 Rhythms/ecstatic dance.

He humbly bows at the feet of Maharaj-ji Neem Karoli Baba, Ram Dass, and all of his Teachers, and wishes to honor them by singing the holy names.

Malibu Americana Fest AFTER PARTY: BooBooNuNu , Nine Mile Station, 2Smooth
2023-05-20 20:00 - 23:45
S﻿omewhere Music presents the Malibu Americana Festival AFTER PARTY Boo Boo NuNu, Nine Mile Station & 2Smooth perform in Topanga Canyon

S﻿omewhere Music presents, and Cordially Invites YOU to the Malibu Americana Festival AFTER PARTY in Topanga Canyon on S﻿ATURDAY MAY 20th, 2023. Doors Open 8PM!! $5 bucks Special Price beckons you to enjoy 3 amazing Americana projects in the cool & eclectic Corazon Performing Arts space (with frogs and crickets as your backdrop). BYOB allowed (NO hard alcohol!!)
8:30PM BOO BOO NUNU – Boo boo Nunu formed in Topanga by Jaime Sol Black on lead guitar and vocals & Elljustice on rhythm guitar and vocals, They bonded over dogs, whiskey, and a shared outrage over cosmic corruption. Hogan Buffa known as the professor plays the Bass, and Raymond Roosevelt plays the drums. They play a sultry lo-fi mix of rock, blues, garage and 60’s French pop that
conjures up the spirit of Ken Kesey experimenting with like of Serge Gainsbourg, Twiggy and Lou Reed.

9:30PM NINE MILE STATION – Venice based Nine Mile Station is an Americana Rick and roll freight train featuring Fernando Perdomo and Will Hawkins. They’re heard regularly on local KCSN radio and just signed to SoUM/Cherry Red Records who’s releasing their next album July 21st on vinyl, CD and streaming.

10:30PM 2SMOOTH – Long time friends and musicians, Brad Swan and Sean Tarpey, have been writing and jamming out tunes for the last 7 years. Recently with the addition of Atzin Morales – bass- an exceptional player and songwriter,Brad and Sean’s new project 2Smooth, is finally taking flight and getting the applause it so well deserves. Each of the band members has their own taste in music and style of playing; when brought together, this power trio creates a groovy mix of blues, funk, jazz and rock ,in turn creating the tasteful jams they have been producing. New songs and sounds are currently in the works and will be uploaded in the coming months. This. Is. 2Smooth.

Master of Flamenco Arte and World Music Rhythms : Cristo Osorio
2023-05-13 20:15 - 22:30
Pure Flamenco world music improvisations and sitar collaborations with accompanying flamenco dancer Sol Véllette

A special Flamenco performance to celebrate Mother’s Day and life! Presenting flamenco´s authentic art form with world music improvisations and sitar collaborations and accompanying flamenco dancer, Sol Vellete. Cristo Osorio, Master of Flamenco Music & World Music Rhythms, from Barcelona, Spain, weaves a unique canvas of musical tapestry and visual artistry to present a performance dynamic, insightful and mind blowing full of flamenco puro, latin sounds, visual effects and masterful rhythms.
A powerful resonance! A voice pure flamenco! An undeniable talent to absorb and master a plethora of music and rhythms from around the globe, Artistry such as: Arab, Gamelan, Eastern Gypsy music, culture and dance, Celtic, Jazz, Blues, Country, Rock, Latin, Soul & Funk. And of course the Art of Flamenco from his native country, Spain.
He has performed from across the European continent, British Isles, from África to Asia and the Américas and everywhere in between. For royalties and dignitaries. With his powerful and carismatic presence, he can bring you to joy and tears at the same time. And leave you with wanting more.
Full of rhythms, song, dance artistry. A must see! Don’t miss it!
D﻿OORS OPEN 8:15PM PERFORMANCE 8:30PM Sharp
$﻿25.00 or discount for 2 at $40
B﻿YOB allowed.
Artist Ensemble:

CRISTO OSORIO – sing and guitar, palmas
PABLO MILBERG – percussion.
OLIVER LOPEZ- percussion.
PAUL LIVINSTONE- sitar, bass.
SOL VELLETTE- Flamenco and Contemporary dance.

+ SECRET SPECIAL GUESTS
CRISTÓBAL OSORIO, Musician, Singer and Composer
Cristóbal Osorio, born in Barcelona, spent his infancy and childhood in the South of Spain (Andalucia), Sevilla, Jerez de Frontera and Cadiz, the cities that encompass his family origins and where there was always in the air the gypsy sounds (song and rhythms) of flamenco at every moment.
Throughout his life and career he continues to learn and be engulfed in the song and rhythms of this very unique art form and continues a close and solid relationship with outstanding flamenco artists from the south of Spain: Sordera Family, Los Zambos, Fernando de la Morena, the late Moraito Chico, Niño Jero, Los Vargas, Capullo de Jerez, and the late Juan Moneo ´El Torta´ as well as many others.
He has performed throughout Spain and internationally with artists such as: Fernando de la Morena, Capullo de Jerez, El Torta, Pepe de Joaquina, Manuel ´Bo´Sordera, Manuel Jero , Juan Diego Mateos, Antonio Higuero, Concha Vargas, Martin Chico, Juan Habichuela and Ramon Soler. Sold-out performances in tablaos: Los Tarantos, El Carmen, El Cordobes, Jazzsi Club in Barcelona, as well as Casa Patas, Madrid, Los Gallos , Sevilla. Tarantos , Le Chien Andalou ,Granada and Malaga.

Up The Drone: 27-Hour Ambient Soundbath to Honor Corazon's 8th Anniversary
2023-05-06 17:00 - 2023-05-07 19:00
27 Hours of Unbroken Drone & Ambient Artistry
inside the Beating Heart of Topanga Canyon,
Corazón Performing Arts

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27 ʜᴏᴜʀs of Unbroken Drone and Ambient Artistry. Again.
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For twenty seven hours of uninterrupted live performance, from 5PM 5/6 through 7PM 5/7, these various forms that might never have come together otherwise will erupt, collide, merge and separate.
Corazón Performing Arts in Topanga Canyon, LA will once again host ‘UP THE DRONE’ an ambient sound experience with a ‘no-dead-air’ protocol. It is not to be missed. This time, in honor of the 8th Anniversary of Corazón, an eclectic space built for like-minded spirits to gather and experience the shared current of our time.
The veils are already beginning to tremble at the very idea that a bunch of awkward artists might actually try to pull this off. AGAIN.
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TICKETS: DroneUp Pass — 27 HOURS — FREE — Unlimited re-entry
Space is limited, advanced reservations recommended
FREE online or at the door
$25 suggested donation to support the artists
$50 suggested donation for overall event, with Mathers Drone schwag
By making this event FREE with a suggested donation, we hope to share the medicine of the drone with all who are open to receiving it. And that those who can contribute to the many artists creating this experience will do so whether in advance or once inside.
Any amount appreciated. //NOTAFLOF: No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds//
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ORIGINAL ART: Limited edition collectible zines, live paintings and silk screenings freshly made for your droney appreciation by James Mathers. Upcycled clothing available for custom requests or bring your own and leave with a physical imprint of this transformative experience.
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VISIT TOPANGA: Make a weekend of it! Grab breakfast at Cafe Mimosa or Topanga Living Cafe, then hit the beach or take a hike and savor the spring wildflowers. Thrift around and visit eclectic local shops and boutiques before dining at Endless Color Pizza right next door, or the Inn of the Seventh Ray around the corner…then drop in and drone out. Stay at an Airbnb and come back for a 6AM Sound Odyssey session…
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INQUIRIES: For press, performers, participants: Please contact xzorloc13@gmail.com or gio@corazonperformingarts.com / 213.713.2457 / www.jamesmathersart.com / SeaDonkey @Substack.
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ABOUT CORAZÓN PERFORMING ARTS
Since 2015, Corazόn Performing Arts space has been a Heart hub for cultural dance performances and classes as well as intimate music concerts in the still-wild and wonderful Topanga Canyon. We are a hub for our local community and a haven for those kindreds coming from elsewhere in the world, who share the same love of great music, soulful living, and a desire to make a positive impact on their community and those around them.
~~ARTIST LINEUP~~
Please watch schedule as times may SHIFT…
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5PM Elbow Patches
7PM Devin Sarno
8PM Nora Keyes
9PM Droni Mitchell / Elder Sister
10PM Lord Blobbie
11PM Hamscholar
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12AM Doll Phase
1AM DAT Nature
2AM Donkeybone Chronicles
3AM DJ Twist
4AM Poet Strangelove
5AM Māsh
6AM Sound Odyssey
7AM – TBA
8AM – TBA
9AM – TBA
10AM – TBA
11AM – TBA
12PM – TBA
1PM – TBA
2PM – TBA
3PM – TBA
4PM – TBA
5PM – TBA
~~PARTICIPATING, NOT YET SCHEDULED~~
Aux Cerna
Sarah Marble
Eric Schaffer
Meli Marsh
Electric Coyote Orchestra
Tom Honey
Norton Wisdom
~~SEE YOU AT THE DRONE~~

Yasmine Azaiez in Celebration of Corazon's 8 Year Anniversary Party!!
2023-05-05 21:00 - 23:59
Tunisian violinist & vocalist Yasmine Azaiez, bass player Yosmel Montejo, guitarist Adam Ratner and percussionist TJ Troy. Mesmerizing!

Friday, May 5th in eclectic Topanga Canyon. An electrifying night, an extensive palette of sounds with Tunisian violinist, composer & Vocalist Yasmine Azaiez joined by talented bass player Yosmel Montejo, guitarist Adam Ratner and percussionist TJ Troy. Be mesmerized and dance! Yasmine’s two sets will bounce between traditional and genre-bending and will include playing works from her EP| African Jasmine.

$25 Sit Down Chair Seating
$20 Pillow seating, standing or garden areas ( 2 people for $30)
2 Sets of Extraordinary Musicianship
C﻿orazon Membership Discount price: $12 bucks

(1ST SET 9ishPM ) (2ND SET 10:15ishPM)

D﻿OORS OPEN 8:45PM . BYOB allowed.

YASMINE AZAIEZ:
Tunisian/British Violinist, Composer and Vocalist Yasmine Azaiez studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School in the UK and went on to study at the New England Conservatory in Boston. Well-versed in a diverse array of genres such as Experimental, Jazz, Rock and North African music, she has performs internationally. She has been sponsored by Wood violins and her Album ‘Fabulous’ was sponsored by Samsung, Tunisia.
Yasmine Azaiez has been elected one of the 100 future leaders of Tunisia. She was also a finalist of nine violinists in the Global youth competition representing Africa and the Middle East and won second prize in the Young Musician of the Year Sevenoaks at the age of seventeen.
Yasmine Azaiez created the ‘Yasmine Azaiez Violin Competition,’ sponsored by the British Council, which aims to aid Tunisian Violinists in getting exposure and monetary prizes. The second edition is set for 2023. As an actress, she has appeared in several TV Series and Movies in Tunisia. In her other interests, Yasmine and her mother run an Animal Rescue in Tunisia, ‘The Yasmine Azaiez Animal rescue’ which works to find homes for abused, homeless and sick animals.
ADAM RATNER is a guitarist, composer and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. He was mentored by bassist Charlie Haden and also studied with Larry Koonse, Alan Pasqua, and Vince Mendoza. Adam has shared the stage and worked with musicians including Larry Goldings, David Binney, Ravi Coltrane, Louis Cole, Genevieve Artadi, Sam Amidon, KNOWER, Sam Wilkes, Sam Gendel, Tim Lefebvre, Pedro Martins, Nate Wood, Frederico Heliodoro, Antonio Loureiro, Darek Oleszkiewicz, Ben Wendel, Jack Conte, Fabiano Do Nascimento, and Niia. His videos with Louis Cole Big Band have totaled over 5-million views on YouTube. He has been recognized at Lincoln Center in New York City as a winner of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Awards.
Adam has toured with the experimental pop-electronic group KNOWER, including performances throughout the west coast and at the SF Jazz Festival.
T.J. Troy-Multi Percussionist
Grammy® Award-winning artist T.J. Troy combines an eclectic knowledge of percussion from around the world with his innate musicality to create a distinct and powerful voice in the world of contemporary percussion. A prolific force in the studio or the concert hall, T.J. has established himself as one of the most multifaceted and sought-after percussion artists in Los Angeles music circles. He has received global recognition for his virtuosic performances on traditional Arabic percussion instruments and has performed with such artists as Mamak Khadem, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Sahba Motallebi, Emil Richards, and Cirque du Soleil.
YOSMEL MONTEJO, Bass
A Cuban native, Yosmel Montejo is notable mostly for his mastery, passion, and keen sense of musical style. Showcasing his versatility and unique musical approach as a bassist, he has been able to perform in various genres of music with well-known artists such as Colin Hay (Men At Work), Stanley Jordan, Kamasi Washington, Poncho Sanchez, Oscar De Leon, Luis Enrique, Nestor Torres, Arturo Sandoval, and Andres Levin (just to mention a few). His blend of Latin, Jazz, Funk, Rock, and Flamenco is notable not just in his sound but also in his work as an arranger and composer.

The Yemanjo Experience
2023-04-29 21:00 - 2023-04-30 00:00
Join us for a night of dancing in Topanga Canyon with a live performance by multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer Yemanjo!

You are invited to join Yemanjo on Saturday April 29th at Corazon Performing Arts in Topanga Canyon for a night of live music. His unique sound blends original, downtempo tracks with house beats, vocals, instruments, and much influence (and respect) for the traditional sounds of Latin America, Africa, & the Middle East.
Y﻿emanjo offers a dynamic performance, singing in 3 languages and alternating between multiple instruments; all while mixing a hybrid DJ set! At any given moment he may be blowing on the trumpet, tickling the keys, banging the drums, or playing the strings. He truly is a performer and instrumentalist like no other!
You can check out some of his music below.
Yemanjo’s Spotify
Yemanjo’s S﻿oundcloud

T﻿he night will start around 9PM and go until 12AM. Vandana Hart, creator and host of We Speak Dance, a global movement, Netflix series and social impact platform, will start the night by guiding us through “The Mermaid Dance”.
The Mermaid Dance is an invitation to move together for our waters, inspiring change through music and dance. It uses simple movements from 100 world cultures to celebrate the sacred waters. Learn more about Vandana and all of the inspiring things she’s doing linked below!
www.wespeakdance.com
Vandana’s Instagram
Yemanjo will then take us on a musical journey (that may include a special guest) that is sure to keep you moving. Bring your dancing shoes, this is no sit-down affair!
B﻿e sure to catch him while he’s in town; while he was born and raised in The Bay, he now resides in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. This performance is a rare opportunity to catch him while he travels through California on his spring tour.
S﻿ee you at The Yemanjo Experience!
X﻿x

Yasmine Azaiez and Alan Abi
2023-04-27 21:00 - 23:59
Tunisian violinist & vocalist Yasmine Azaiez with Lebanese singer-songwriter, guitarist, drummer, and producer Alan Abi.

Friday, May 5th in eclectic Topanga Canyon. An electrifying night, an extensive palette of sounds with Tunisian violinist, composer & Vocalist Yasmine Azaiez joined by talented bass player Yosmel Montejo, guitarist Adam Ratner and percussionist TJ Troy. Be mesmerized and dance! Yasmine’s two sets will bounce between traditional and genre-bending and will include playing works from her EP| African Jasmine.

$25 Sit Down Chair Seating
$20 Pillow seating, standing or garden areas ( 2 people for $30)
2 Sets of Extraordinary Musicianship
C﻿orazon Membership Discount price: $12 bucks

(1ST SET 9ishPM ) (2ND SET 10:15ishPM)

D﻿OORS OPEN 8:45PM . BYOB allowed.

YASMINE AZAIEZ:
Tunisian/British Violinist, Composer and Vocalist Yasmine Azaiez studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School in the UK and went on to study at the New England Conservatory in Boston. Well-versed in a diverse array of genres such as Experimental, Jazz, Rock and North African music, she has performs internationally. She has been sponsored by Wood violins and her Album ‘Fabulous’ was sponsored by Samsung, Tunisia.
Yasmine Azaiez has been elected one of the 100 future leaders of Tunisia. She was also a finalist of nine violinists in the Global youth competition representing Africa and the Middle East and won second prize in the Young Musician of the Year Sevenoaks at the age of seventeen.
Yasmine Azaiez created the ‘Yasmine Azaiez Violin Competition,’ sponsored by the British Council, which aims to aid Tunisian Violinists in getting exposure and monetary prizes. The second edition is set for 2023. As an actress, she has appeared in several TV Series and Movies in Tunisia. In her other interests, Yasmine and her mother run an Animal Rescue in Tunisia, ‘The Yasmine Azaiez Animal rescue’ which works to find homes for abused, homeless and sick animals.
A﻿LAN ABI
Lebanese singer-songwriter, guitarist, drummer, and producer. Growing up in Lebanon, I was surrounded by a diverse music scene that allowed me to experience different genres, from Rock and Blues to Jazz, World and Electronica.
For the past two years, he has been collaborating with other artists, producing music, and scoring movies. This has allowed him to develop my craft further and explore new sounds and styles. He is excited to announce that he is preparing for the release of my EP in 2023, as well as several other releases for himself and artists that he has produced, which are scheduled for this year.
In late 2022, he teamed up with his long-time friend and songwriter, Paola Ibrahim, also known as Pól, on the feel-good indie pop single “Reasons.”

Heart of The Earth: A world dance journey
2023-04-21 20:00 - 23:30
Join us for a magical evening of world acoustic dance music with Heart of The Earth, featuring Biko Cassini of Rising Appalachia and more!

Join us for a magical evening with Biko Cassini of Rising appalachia doing and opening set and then Heart of The Earth, for an allstar dance journey with master musicians performing on instruments from all over the world. Special guest David Satori of Dirwire and Beats Antique. Heart Of The Earth, led by Vir McCoy, is a rotating music collective of musicians that comes together to create improvisational world grooves. Instrumentation diversity comes from such countries as Morocco, Turkey, Persia, Brazil, West Africa, The Americas, Native American and Ceremonial, Asian, African, India, and outer space. This will be the 9th Heart Of The Earth, and it’s always special and always magical. Come be transported.

BIOS
Biko Cassini- Percussionist extraordinaire, Calabash, and Cajon player in the folk band Rising Appalachia. Biko performs on west African Kamale-Ngoni or hunters harp, singing a blend of traditional music and his own songs.

Nacho Arimani – World renown singer, percussionist, guitarist and sound healer, Spanish born Nacho brings his incredible array of talents to Heart of The Earth. Nacho has performed all over the world and with Herbie Hancock among many others.

Vir McCoy- Vir is a musicians musician, performing in many bands, styles and instruments over the years from Hamsa Lila to The Mickey Heart Band (Drummer for the grateful dead) Vir wears his world music hat for Heart Of The Earth and performs on moroccan, Turkish and African instruments often mixed with moog. virtunes.com

TaÏb is a native of Morocco and performs on the Gnawa camel skinned instrument called the Guimbri. Taib is also a percussionist on Dumbek, as well as an electronic music producer. “The Moroccan Machine”

Heather Christie is an incredible vocalist, , keyboard player and producer. From sultry pop to blues to soul, Heather runs her own record label Moonbabe, and can be found at Festivals and ecstatic dances.

Joss Jaffe. A well known percussionist, guitar and bassiust, singer and ngoni player (hunters harp). Joss can be found supporting many a Kirtan group or doing his own shows.

The Pickle Mafia | Jazz Fusion
2023-04-15 21:00 - 23:30
The Pickle Mafia is a dynamic trio from New York, garnering nationwide attention through groundbreaking, unique brand of Arena Jazz Fusion

The Pickle Mafia is a crushing high energy piano power instrumental trio from Rochester, New York, garnering nationwide attention through their groundbreaking, unique brand of Arena Jazz Fusion. The visual appeal the band brings to audiences across the globe is an important element that adds to their musical artistry.

This act has racked up 10,000+ viewing hours on YouTube and has developed an extremely loyal fan base that continues to grow with each performance. The Pickle Mafia has a fresh approach, seamlessly blending elements of jazz with hip hop, latin and pop sensibilities, bringing their sound of Arena Jazz Fusion to life
T﻿HE PICKLE MAFIA , SAT APRIL 15th 9PM 2 SETS!!

Piano: Charlie Lindner

Bass: Ben Chilbert

Drums: Marco Cirigliano

$20 or Companion Tix for 2 are $30. Corazon Membership Discount available.

Angelo Moore (of Fishbone) Dr Madvibe & The Missing Links
2023-04-14 21:00 - 23:50
SKA PUNK, Jazz, Funk VISIONARY MUSICIAN SPOKEN WORD EXTRAORDINAIRE. SAX POET. ANGELO MOORE’S Dr. MadVibe and The Missin’ Links

SKA! PUNK Jazz ! Funk!
FRIDAY APRI 14th!! 9pm VISIONARY. POET. PERFORMER. ANGELO MOORE’S Dr. MadVibe and The Missin’ Links WILL BE IN THE HOUSE– IN MIND, BODY, SOUL so get your freaky dance shoes on and come enjoy a very special night!
ENJOY Endless Colors Pizza til 10PM .
$20 bucks (dancing room only) suggested donation or $30 companion discount for 2, BYOB allowed (no hard alcohol).
Angelo might best be known as front man for the iconic hybrid sound and energy that is FISHBONE. As he continues touring and collaborating artistically with his bandmates in Fishbone, Angelo, just like a born-again apostle, has summoned his alter-ego Dr. MadVibe. .
Looking at his art from a new perspective, Angelo started creating a unique big band sound and sharpening his performance to maintain his gregarious stage presence. His eccentric wardrobe, soul stirring vocals and quick -witted humor are all front and center in his performance. Dr. MadVibe is all that you know and love about Angelo Moore turned up to 11. The Missin’ Links Have been handpicked to assist in presenting the precise dosage of complex, infectious grooves with synergistic energy that creates a sanctified celebration and antidote for mind, body and soul.
ANGELO MOORE=DR MADVIBE
THE MISSIN LINKS:

PRINCESS FRANK…DRUMMER, VOCALIST (Josie Cotton, Dorian Wood, Solar Sons)
SKABONE…TROMBONE(Ruf & Ready Horns, Soul Majestic, Kyle Smith, Stonefly, Barrelhouse Wailers
DANNY KAY…TRUMPET(5th Wave)
SONIA HARLEY…VOCALS, TAMBORINE (Social Distortion, Motörhead, Anthrax, Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies)
BEN KASHABA…GUITARIST (Los Super Elegantes, Joe Chambers Experience, Trulio Disgracias)
HASMA ANGELINO…BASS (Heavy Velvet, What A Funk, Crazy Town (USA)

Rodney Newman & Friends - “Family Style”
2023-04-07 20:00 - 23:59
This extraordinary ensemble will perform a mix of Motown, Grateful Dead, Jerry’s Garcia Band, Blues and more.

Rodney Newman, drummer, founder and manager of the California-based band Jerry’s Middle Finger (JMF) is gathering some of the top players in the SoCal jam band scene for a night of incredible music, love and celebration at the magical Corazón Performing Arts in Topanga, CA.

This extraordinary ensemble will perform a mix of Motown, Grateful Dead, Jerry’s Garcia Band, Blues and more. Rodney will welcome Nate LaPointe (Cubensis), Jon Gold (JMF), Ashton Slater (Sol Soirée), Lisa Malsberger (JMF, Grampas Grass), Son Vo (JMF, Mother Jones), Jeff Hiller (Shaky Feelin), Halina Janusz (JMF, Mother Jones), Larry Ryan (Cubensis) and Emerson Rose (Sol Soirée) to the stage… and he expects many more guest appearances from members of several other notable SoCal bands.

This unique evening will gather a collection of talent that is sure to generate some profoundly beautiful energy.
Do not miss this show.
Space is limited so get your tickets ASAP.

$40 Individual
$70 Companion (2)
$30 Corazón Member

Azar Lawrence Experience JAZZ IN TOPANGA CANYON | Answered Prayers Tour
2023-04-01 20:30 - 23:00
AZAR LAWRENCE EXPERIENCE with Wes Lowery, Michael Alvidrez, Lynne Fiddmont,
Dale Williams, Chris Lowery, Robert Turner, Munyungo Jackson

“Some time after John Coltrane’s death his pianist, McCoy Tyner, wanted another saxophonist to play with. Azar Lawrence was the man Tyner picked, and his powerful new album reminds us why” ~The Times
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THE AZAR LAWRENCE EXPERIENCE, Answered Prayers Tour
featuring:
Azar Lawrence, Saxophone
Robert Turner, Piano
Michael Alvidrez, Bass
Wes Lowery, Drums
Chris Lowery, Trumpet
Dale Williams, Guitar
Lynn Fiddmont, Vocals
Munyungo Jackson, Percussion
“Azar Lawrence flashes soul-filled, spiritual tenor and soprano chops with a brand of fire that’s riveting and timeless. For those not familiar with Lawrence, get hip now. Here’s a saxophonist who has played and recorded with everyone from Horace Tapscott and Elvin Jones to McCoy Tyner and Miles Davis.~ Frank Alkyer, Downbeat Jazz
AZAR LAWRENCE: Embarking upon his musical journey as a very young man, Azar Lawrence honed his craft among musicians who would be remembered as larger than life: Miles Davis, Elvin Jones, and John Coltrane to name a few. Lawrence composed, produced and performed with jazz luminary McCoy Tyner for over five priceless years and for three years with the late great Elvin Jones, two-thirds of the classic John Coltrane Quartet made an indelible mark on Lawrence’s life and music, imbuing him with a spirituality that would last a life time.
While still a teenager, he began playing with legends and, at just 17, he played his first professional gigs abroad with Clark Terry and Muddy Waters. By age 21, Lawrence had worked with War, Ike & Tina Turner, and Charles Watts 103rd St Band. Lawrence would follow that playing for almost the next decade with two Coltrane alumni, drummer Elvin Jones and pianist McCoy Tyner. In 1974, Lawrence recorded with Miles Davis on Dark Magus: Live at Carnegie Hall, performed on Marvin Gaye’s Here My Dear and saw his compositions recorded by Stanley Turrentine and Earth, Wind & Fire, among many others.
$﻿45 SIT DOWN CHAIR SEATING
$﻿70 DISCOUNT FOR 2-CHAIR SEATING
$﻿20 bucks limited pillow, standing, garden upon availability.
Y﻿ou may BYOB. No hard alcohol. Jazzy attire is encouraged. Dinner is available next door at Endless Colors Pizza

P﻿ERFORMING WITH AZAR LAWRENCE THIS EVENING IS:
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LYNN FIDDMONT, Vocals

“The most pure and honest sound I have ever heard.” – Walter Beasle
“Lynne’s Music is Hot! She’s been mine for years, now she will be yours too.” – Stevie Wonder

MUNYUNGO JACKSON is the longtime percussionist for Stevie Wonder and over the years has performed with a host of iconic figures from the jazz, funk, and popular music world. Munyungo’s expertise on a wide range of percussion instruments has ensured that he has remained very much an in-demand percussionist on the LA scene.
“Chicago native DALE WILLIAMS’ resume cites qualifications ranging from tours with the likes of Little Milton and the late poet/playwright Oscar Brown Jr. through an early-‘70s stint with Sun Ra to more recent gigs accompanying such figures as the late Solomon Burke, Dorothy Moore, Might Mo Rogers, and even LL Cool J.”
Los Angeles-based CHRIS LOWERY, professional jazz trumpeter and his brother, professional jazz Drummer WESLEY LOWERY ( who also make up the heart of the Lowery Brothers Band)are natives of Philadelphia. The Brothers, as they are called, are the sons of Tom Lowery, a professional drummer, and have a natural affinity for music. Their raw talent was first developed with the Tony Williams Youth Jazz Ensemble. They then attended Philadelphia’s High School of Creative and Performing Arts, and went on to earn degrees in Jazz Studies from Long Island University

GEM | Cosmic Colors Featuring Special Guest DJ M3
2023-03-31 21:00 - 23:00
Last Fridays of each month, Cosmic Colors features uplifting disco DJ sets & custom compositions from GEM & special guest DJ.

Last Fridays of each month, Cosmic Colors features uplifting disco DJ sets & custom compositions from GEM & special guest DJ. FRIDAY 9PM MARCH 31st features DJ M3 (aka “Makes Me Move”). This will be a late night of dancing and enjoyment!

$﻿20 Per Person. Enjoy The magic of Corazon Secret Gardens and the Topanga Canyon vibe.

GEM is an Australian born DJ/ Producer/ Light-worker with one overarching question:
GEM loves producing dreamy downtempo, disco, ambient, new age DJ sets and custom compositions in the studio alike.
GEM has been featured on major Spotify tastemaker playlists, played gigs and festivals across the world. She produces in 432hz to align with the magic of the universe.
As an artist, GEM creates a beautiful sonic journey that allows audiences to move their bodies freely and connect with the universal spirit. GEM mixes electronic sounds with live, organic instrumentation and layers soft, shimmering vocals that feel like you’re floating on a cloud. She builds other worldly experiences using frequency and lush visuals.

“It’s like GEM flew down from space right when the world was asking where are the young female producers”- BILLBOARD MAGAZINE
“GEM is an artist you should know” ROLLINGSTONE
“GEM is the #2 female producer in the world to watch right now”- SHOWBIZ MAGAZINE

Her retro, disco style leans heavily on her studio background and incorporates energetic live instrumentation and lush vocals.
GEM Artist Links:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xDPAyBBrzjOPC4kYKDHIE?si=k5CSbmrXTkSDsjST25M87A
https://www.instagram.com/gem_rpm/?hl=en

D﻿J M3 (AKA Makes Me Move) – BIO
Dj M3 has staked his everlasting claim in the Bay Area music community in 1990 as a key promoter and DJ, roles for which he took on the abbreviated appellation of DJ M3, short for “Makes Me Move”. Begun as a fluid, down-tempo approach, M3 eventually evolved his sound to the expression of Deep House , Disco and with Phil ‘Rene’ Collis of Bachelor’s of Science and setting the stage for their alliance as the stealthy duo Sleight of Hands. Having seen releases through his own label Green Gorilla Lounge, as well as Smoke ’N’ Mirrors, Om, Sirenum, and Chillin’ Records.
With past projects including the Tweakin’/ Black Pancake record shop and Triple Crown Nightclub under his belt, Manny has moved forward embodying Tech House chuggers he is known for today. Manny quickly developed his own legendary party brand Green Gorilla Lounge underground, and clubs night parties along Anthony Mansfield. He started to sharing the decks with industry icons with bookings across the globe, He also started Disco Knights at Burning Man. Thus further developed Manny’s acumen for rhythm and cultural finesse, priming him for several collaborations his passion for music as of the founder of the record label Green Gorilla Lounge and co-owner of SF nightlife staple Monarch nightclub and Great Northern .When not in the studio, M3 can be pushing his signature sounds DJing in night clubs, bars, and undergrounds all over the city. There is no doubt M3 is thoroughly invested in his lifelong relationship with music and art and culture. Looking to the future. 2023 will see a kick of release from green gorilla lounge. BE ON THE LOOK OUT
Dj M3 Artist Links:
https://linktr.ee/greengorillalounge

Pixie Traveling Medicine Show with Marya Stark - Topanga Canyon
2023-03-26 19:00 - 22:00
THE PIXIE TRAVELING MEDICINE SHOW w/ MARYA STARK An Evening of music, poetry, mead, and bee magic

Come, let our mouths, hearts, and lives be fed and inspired by the sweet work and stories of these grand yet small creatures whose work transforms the briefest nectar into the gold that lasts forever. We know honey bees as the original alchemists and medicine makers. She whose buzzing harvests not only feed her people, but also are in service to all she takes from; nourishing the vitality and diversity of the plant world, and thus all life. Come on out for poetry, storytelling, plant lore & a night of all things ambrosial
The Pixie Traveling Medicine Show is coming to share tastes of our latest creations- the powerful ambrosias of the bees and elixirs of wild plants.
We will be offering poetry, myth, song, & samples of our honeys & libations.
Pixie Mead offers craft meads made with honeys from our treatment-free bees & infused with wildcrafted botanicals.
Spirit of the Hive offers one-of-a-kind distilled honey spirits.
Join Benjamin Brightheart-Pixie, along with musical guest Marya Stark, for story, song, and samples of their work with the bees including fresh bee pollen, raw honey, mead, herbal infused honeys, and herbal liqueurs.
Pixie Goods will be available for purchase- if you have a large order request let us know sooner than later so we can make sure to meet it.
*** About Pixie Mead ***
Benjamin Pixie has been a student of herbalism and a mead maker for over 20 years. Tending to his hives for the last decade and taking a treatment free approach to beekeeping. He caretakes over 100 queens and their colonies in Cascadia without sugar-feed or antibiotics.
Benjamin has been conjurer of the spirits of honey at http://www.spiritofthehive.buzz
& mead maker at
www.pixiemead.com
www.instagram.com/BenjaminPixie

Skalitude is the home of the Brightheart- Pixie Family and Skalitude Honeybee Sanctuary, and an off-the-grid eco retreat center and growing community in the Methow Valley of Washington state, outside the town of Twisp. The land and facilities are available to host events, weddings, vacations, and retreats
The Pixie Honey team is a buzzing hive of inspired and industrious friends and family, all working and loving in service to the honeyed beauties that enrich our lives. Many hands contribute to the tending of hives, harvesting of plants, making of the magic that fills the bottles, and bringing the medicine of the bees to the people.

*** About Marya Stark ***
In the space between art and persona there is magic. Marya Stark lives there. Drawing from influences as diverse as Classical, Broadway, Indie-Pop, Storytelling and Folk, Marya crafts a sound that is wholly original. As a multi-instrumentalist and multi-media enchantress, she creates the way she breathes; without choice or hesitation. She is a carrier of myth, mystery, and medicine songs with which she embarks to create a ceremony of the human condition, taking her audience on lucid journey’s through the caverns of the soul.
Marya is dedicated to the art of voice, song craft and archetypal embodiment, supporting her students in the joys of Courting the Muse. She is enchanted by kindness, nuance, synchronicity and soul remembrance, and is a life-long chaser of waterfalls.
www.marya-stark.com

Trio Dinicu with George Miu in Topanga Canyon
2023-03-24 21:00 - 23:00
Trio Dinicu with George Miu Master Cimbalom Player. Gypsy/Roma music from Hungary, Romania, Eastern Europe, and Jazz Manouche.

Trio Dinicu with George Miu -March 24th 2023
D﻿on’t miss George Miu’s last concert before travels!!!!
Virtuoso Gypsy Music: Trio Dinicu performs a special concert with George Miu one of the greatest living cimbalom players. The program will feature a mix of Gypsy/Roma music from Hungary, Romania, Eastern Europe, and Jazz Manouche.

George Miu, Cimbalom
Luanne Homzy, Violin
Tommy Davy, Guitar
Felix Kochendorfer, Bass

in the heart of Topanga.

Friday March 24th, 2023
8:45pm Doors Open, 9pm Concert Begins
$﻿35.00 GTD Sit Down Chair Seating
$﻿20 Standing & Limited Pillow Seating
TWO SETS, Please arrive on time to appreciate

TRIO DINICU: Hailed as “dazzling” by the San Francisco Chronicle, Trio Dinicu combines the forces of three highly distinguished musicians. Luanne Homzy a world-renowned concert violinist; Tommy Davy, a virtuoso guitarist of the young generation of Franco-Russian guitar; and Frank Anastasio, a legendary jazz bassist, vocalist, and guitarist.
Highly regarded for their creativity, Trio Dinicu blends acrobatic technique with the improvisatory language of jazz and the richness of Eastern European folk, including Romanian violin, Russian balalaika, and French “Jazz Hot”.
They have performed for audiences across the United States, Europe and Canada. Their music pays homage to the golden age of the Parisian-Russian cabaret. The Trio is named after the Romanian virtuoso violinist and composer Grigoras Ionica Dinicu, who influenced the one and only Jascha Heifetz and who was admired by Stephane Grappelli, the world’s most famous jazz violinist. The trio has just completed their latest album in 2023 “Cabaret Tzigane”.
“A steam locomotive of an astounding blend of jazz and classical music performed with the virtuosity of masters.” ~ Christopher Donison, Director of Music By The Sea At Bamfield
GEORGE MIU: One of the world’s leading interpreters of the cimbalom ( known as cimbalom, or hammered dulcimer), a symbolic instrument of the Hungarian and Romanian repertoire, a modern and “chromatic” variant of the so-called psaltery, an instrument in which the strings are struck by two stakes.
He was born into a Lautari family, professional musicians mostly of Roma ethnicity, son of the legendary Ion Miu, nicknamed “The Godfather of the Cimbalom”, considered one of the main innovators of the modern technique of the Cimbalom, recognized for having broadened the horizons of the instrument from traditional music to classical music and jazz.
George has spent every single day of his life performing with the most famous musicians in Romania. His repertoire is immense and ranges from popular music from all over the Romanian, Hungarian music, jazz, and classical music, sometimes these repertoires intersect each other in such a natural way that they fade the boundaries between one genre and another.

Promised Land | A Grateful Dead Music Happening in Topanga Canyon
2023-03-23 21:00 - 23:30
Promised Land: A Grateful Dead Celebratory Music Happening!

Corazon & Kentyah are proud to present the latest installment of the wildly popular improvisational Grateful Dead series in Topanga Canyon!!
PROMISED LAND
Come shake your bones, spin or move your body and let your spirit ride on the waves of sound, rhythm and tones that bring us back to the spiritual wellspring that is the music and influence of the Grateful Dead!!

Ashton Slater Guitar/Vox
Michael Russeck Keys/Vox
Jason Buck Bass/Vox
Zack Lodmer Clarinet
Clinton Clark Drums
Kentyah Fraser Percussion

Plus special surprise guests!!
We will be jammin out on many GD and Dead inspired classics and taking them into cosmic zones unheard before!! There will be a special Drum>Space inspired set break !!!
This is not only a performance, it is an invitation for the Deadhead community to come hang out, to commune and to share transcendent moments of insight and bliss that not even Bear could have conceived of!! We are not just starting a music series, we are fostering and feeding the community of music lovers that take The Golden Road past the Dark Star in search of the eternal Promised Land and more….!!!

Cuerdas del Corazón Flamenco Joaquin Gallegos, "La Chimi" & Friends
2023-03-19 20:00 - 22:00
Fiery “Queen of Flamenco” dancer Lakshmi ‘La Chimi’ & Guitarist Joaquin Gallegos with Singer Manuel Gutierrez & Violinist David Morales

Corazon is honored to welcome back international sensation, the fiery “Queen of Flamenco”, dancer Lakshmi “LA CHIMI” with Santa Fe’s (NM) flamenco guitarist Joaquin Gallegos for a performance collaboration with flamenco singer, Manuel Gutierrez & violinist David Morales!
Joaquin’s fluid technical expression, deep rhythmic sensibility and prolific composing abilities have made Joaquin a sought after guitarist for solo performances, accompaniment for flamenco artists such as La Popi, Lakshmi Basile, Kina Mendez, Nino de los Reyes, Roberto Lorente, jazz, world and soul music collaborations with artists such as Rahim Alhaj, Consuelo Luz,
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 & Joaquin Gallegos and collaborating artists–
D﻿OORS OPEN 7:30pm PERFORMANCE PROMPTLY AT 8PM
$35. 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 seating is a discounted $50. 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.
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JOAQUIN GALLEGOS was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He comes from a family of artists and musicians, starting music studies at age 7 and playing the guitar at 9 years old. Joaquin has made Andalucia his second home having spent several years living, studying and performing there and in the United States as well as in Latin America. He lived among gypsy clans in Sacromonte, Granada, learning the art of accompanying cante and baile. Some of Joaquin’s most important maestros have been Chuscales, Manolo Sanlucar, El Viejin, Emilio Maya and Antón Jimenez. Joaquin has recorded on many artists’ albums and toured with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, EntreFlamenco and as a solo artist. His second album, ‘Nuevos Comienzos’, was released in 2015 and has received critical acclaim for it’s composition, innovation, and technical virtuosity.
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MANUEL GUTIERREZ: Manuel Gutierrez Cabello was born in Montpellier, France after his parents had migrated to South of France from Cordoba, Spain. Manuel is considered to be a charismatic and passionate performer that over-delivers at every show. From a young age he had shown a talent for dance, winning his first flamenco award at only 8 years old. He began to develop his unique style under the direction of Lita Peiro, José Galván and later with Joaquin Grilo and Javier Latorre.
By age twenty, Gutierrez began producing works and dancing across Europe with legendary artists including Duquende, Chicuelo, Juan Carmona and Chispa Negra. He also began to collaborate with top French choreographers Redha, Marjorie Ascione, and Gerome Zerbie. In 2008, Manuel was invited to choreograph the production “Flamenco Flamen’ka” which sold out the Lyric Theatre in London and and ran for five years in Great Britain and France. Guiterrez’s fame as a choreographer and producer was growing.
The Telegraph in London called his work “Fiery.”
Danse Magazine nicknamed him, “The Young Flamenco Prince.” Figarro Newspaper raved “The dance is strong, voluptuous, and spectacular… a profound type of Flamenco and incredibly explosive.”
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D﻿AVID MORALES BOROFF is a violinist and composer who graduated from Berklee School of Music in 2018. He performs original compositions and gypsy jazz as well as collaborations in the world of Flamenco and Latin music.

MAETAR in Topanga Canyon
2023-03-18 21:00 - 23:00
Maetar: Eclectic Avant Funk Jazz with a Middle Eastern Twist

SAT MAR 18th MAETAR: “World Groove Eclectic Avant Funk Jazz with a Middle Eastern Twist”. with special guests
8:30 doors open 9pm music starts
$30 GTD SIT DOWN CHAIR
$﻿20 dancing, limited pillow seating & garden access
$﻿15 Corazon Membership Discounted price
Maetar’s music can be described as “World Groove Eclectic Avant Funk Jazz with a Middle Eastern Twist”. Imagine if Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix had a musical baby in the Delta of the Nile, and George Clinton was the midwife, it might sound like Maetar.
Itai Disraeli – Bass
Hagai Izraeli – Horns
Richard Fultineer – Drums
Brothers Itai (bass) and Hagai (horns) were born in war torn Israel on a kibbutz and started making music at the age of six and four. The whole family use to gather around their grandfather’s table every Saturday and jam. They grew into legitimate musicians; Hagai became a soloist with Israeli orchestras and Itai became a celebrated and sought after bassist, winning “Bass Player of the year”.
Determined to use their music as an instrument of peace and joined by renowned drummer/world percussionist, Richard Fultineer, Maetar forged their sound and style.
Their concerts for human rights and peace have brought Arab, Israeli, Muslim, Christian, and Buddhist musicians and communities together. Maetar’s music is a declaration of peace, calling on Hebrew and Arabic melodies, filtering it through a rigorous jazz perspective, and the exuberance of funk, soul, afrobeat, and rock. Playing native instruments from the world over, employing rhythms and melodic modes from various cultures, Maetar brothers embody the universal language of music with their original sound, inspirational melodies, seductive grooves and inventive use of modern technology.
Maetar as created a body of work that has been featured in concert halls, festivals, movies and television. Playing and recording with great musicians from around the world such as James Gadson, Jackson Browne, Roger Waters, Susanna Hoff (Bangles), Tony Allen (Fella Kuti), Trilok Gurtu, Larry Coryell, Nishat Khan, Prince Diabate of Guinea and Omar Faruk Tekbilek to name a few, helped the band shape its sound and inspired it to dig deeper.
The new Maetar cycle of works celebrates the group’s forging a new musical path. Desiring to create an original musical language that will express their passion for peace and reach across borders, the band once declined public appearances for 3 years and woodshed in a loft over a vintage pirate outfit factory. The mindset of deep listening as foundation for peace led to the operative mode “CPWO” – Completely Present and Wide-Open – playing live in the same room, no charts, overdubs, click track and clichés. Instead, creating an environment in which all participants interact equally, listening deeply, being in the moment without preconceived notions and patiently exploring the elements of music.
This discipline led to many hours of experimentation with the sounds of diverse instruments, rhythms, modes, grooving, looping, layering and shaping. The band recorded the sessions, analyzed and discussed intent and impact, which led to greater communication and expression, and to the development of the Urban Crawl, Abstract One Drop, Nu World Groove, Tone Poems and Meditative Soundscapes styles. This is the evolution of Maetar’s signature sound and the cycle of works. The tones and sounds the band produces create a sonic wave that is encoded with peace, freedom, and creativity.

The Regulars Irish Band in Topanga Canyon
2023-03-17 21:00 - 23:30
The Regulars Irish band playing the music for the love of it.

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Brendon O’Halloran
Sean Cullen
Eric Rasmussen
Joel Mankie
Tim O’Gara
ITimothy Moynahan
Adam Rundquist
Pete Thomason

The Regulars Irish band was formed in Los Angeles by members of the acoustic rock act SPACE in the mid 90’s. Sean Cullen, Pete Thomason, Brendon O’Halloran and Adam Rundquist began playing gigs on St. paddys day tunder the name O’Tangent o quench their love of Irish music. O’Tangent ( named after their inability to rehearse due to the members incessant talking and tangents, the O’ thrown in to make it Irish sounding) For years was purely an annual band that only played a few gigs a year. No surprise there.
That changed when Sean And Brendon tired of the tangenting conceived of a New format. They wanted to bring the energy of the tradition of musicians playing around a table in a pub, to the stage.
So “The Table ‘ was born. Sean and Brendon would lead the songs standing in front and the group would sit at a table on stage as though they were in a pub.
This Became The Regulars. Joining the Regulars was Tim O’Gara, Tim Moynahan, Scott Grusin, and Eric Rasmussen who became part of the core.
In 2000 something Cullen moved to Oregon for two years. During this time O’Halloran was left holding the bag. He took over leadership and changed the format again. This time all members sat at the table and the stage show consisted of 6-7 members onstage taking turns singing and backing each other on vocals. With each member playing multiple instruments including two trombone players the group created a unique and full sound that began to inspire and gain momentum.
The group began to play year round and usually played multiple gigs on St. paddys day. The group imploded one year on St paddys day culimnating in a bar room brawl that still has them banned from Molly Malones.
Sean got lonely and moved back from from Oregon and started a new Irish band “lilt ‘n tang” (yes that really is the name) with Scott Grusin and music teacher Joel Mankey. Lilt n’ Tang recorded , played steady gigs, took nice pictures, had a promo package and all that cool stuff. O’Halloran got bored of playing with himself and started sitting in. but then that kind of imploded too. Slowly the two bands began to merge with members of the Regulars drifting into salt n’ pep…. I mean Lilt N’ Tang and vice versa.
Today The Regulars , after almost 22 years of playing together, are more like a family then a band.
Getting together around St. Paddys and playing the music for the love of it. Sons of the group members have learned the songs and sometimes join them onstage in a generational ensemble singing the rich songs of history, culture and Irish life, past and present.

Fabiano do Nascimento + Julian Cantelm perform "Lendas" and more
2023-03-16 20:00 - 22:00
Brazilian guitarist Fabiano do Nascimento + drummer Julien Cantrel perform “Lendas” and more

Fabiano do Nascimento + Julien Cantrel perform “Lendas” and more
T﻿HU MARCH 16th 8PM in Topanga Canyon.
doors open 7:45pm

$﻿25 GTD Sit Down Chair Seating
$﻿20 Pillow and Standing, Garden Access

Lendas is the Brazilian guitarist Fabiano do Nascimento’s fifth album for Now-Again Records.
“This show at Corazon featuring drummer Julien Cantrel will be an intimate / “stripped down” version of the compositions and arrangements from latest album LENDAS + new music that is unreleased”.
“Lendas” translates from Portuguese as “legends,” but the literal translation itself doesn’t describe this album. With Lendas, Do Nascimento recalls memories from places that no longer exist; from fever dreams in the Amazon; from parts of the world we might never see or engage, but can imagine through music.
Like his previous albums Prelúdio and Ykytu, Lendas features do Nascimento’s compositions, this time with orchestral arrangements by Vittor Santos (not performing) and also special participation by Arthur Verocai (not performing).
A﻿BOUT THE “LENDAS” PROJECT:
Vittor Santos is a composer, arranger, trombonist and music producer from Rio de Janeiro, who has worked in Brazilian music for over thirty years. Do Nascimento and Santos met in Rio in 2017 during the recording of Do Nascimento’s hero, and 70s and 80s Brasilian guitar catalyst Carioca Freitas album Aquarelas. The two bonded over a mutual appreciation for Do Nascimento’s uncle Lúcio and the Bossa Nova star Leny Andrade, both of whom largely influenced Do Nascimento’s musical foundation.
In Santos, Fabiano found an arranger who was sensitive enough in his orchestrations that he could create an orchestral dialogue between stacks of strings and Do Nascimento’s plaintive plucking. It was only natural to invite the highest regarded, now legendary, 1970s Brazilian arranger, Arthur Verocai, to contribute. Verocai, who had worked with Do Nascimento on his forays in Los Angeles, was pleased to participate. In this way, the circle of old and new, so crucial in Do Nascimento’s work, comes together and flows outwards.
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FABIANO is a Rio de Janeiro-born, LA-based multi-string guitarist, composer and producer with an ever-expansive sound, borrowing from the traditions of samba and choro while echoing elements of modern jazz, pop, experimental & electronic.
As drummer in San Diego, JULIEN CANTREL is highly sought after for his versatile and creative styles. Born into a musical family, Cantelm’s journey began at a young age, when he first picked up the violin before moving on to the drum set and acoustic guitar. Equally adept in jazz, brazilian, cuban, funk, rock and various other styles of music, Cantelm performs, records and works with numerous artists.

Poetry Salon weekly class in Topanga Canyon
2023-03-15 19:30 - 21:00
Collaborative poetry Salon every Sunday to delight in the spirit of creativity, wisdom, and the magic of poetry and prose in Topanga Canyon.

The Poetry Salon is a collaborative poetry current that meets7:30PM-9PM every Weds to delight in the spirit of creativity, wisdom, and the magic of poetry and prose. Kat, our host, will guide us through several poetry exercises where we will write together in class and share our work. We often combine, collaborate, and work the current together for surprises and delights. Beginners welcome and seasoned writers are encouraged. Each salon is unique.
Come to discover, come to play.
Let go of doing it “right” and let’s get writing.
Kat’s a poet and writer based in Topanga Canyon. She’s the co-founder of Redroom Collective, a community for female-identifying humans that holds monthly gatherings, interactive classes and experiences in magic(k), poetry, tantra, and more. She’s been writing for inspiring brands for 15 years. Poetry saved her life, and that’s why she shares it as much as she possibly can. She’s triply delighted to be sharing poetry at the beloved Corazόn.
$33 for Drop in Poetry Salon
$111 discount for 4 week Series card
Corazon membership discount may be used for this class.

Reckoning – Reading/Book Signing Stephen Jenkinson and Kimberly Ann Johnson
2023-03-14 19:00 - 20:30
Join Stephen Jenkinson and Kimberly Ann Johnson for a special live conversation on their new release, their co-written book, ‘Reckoning’

(Door opens at 6:15pm/ Talk 7pm-8:30pm/ Book signing until 9:30pm –

Reckoning is an unguarded, sober meeting with Spirit Work, Conspiracies, Elderhood, Grief and Plague and Building Culture in a Me First Era. “ Try this at home. With Companions.” We recommend you get there plenty early to enjoy tea in the courtyard by the fire pit, meet a friend.

To purchase audio book, paperback or hardcover of Reckoning, you may purchase on website. We will have a limited number of books available the night of. Cash preferred.

Kimberly says..On the heels of this new book, Reckoning, that grew out of on-line recordings, we were able to stand in the same place and reckon together and with some of you. We have spoken with hundreds of people from Toronto to Sebastopol. We took no pictures, so there are none to show.

The meetings between us have been characterized by genuine interest and a devotion to what arises in the moment. We do prepare, but we do not rehearse. We don’t “set each other up” to say the things we want to hear nor to try to create discord, where there surely could be some. In that way, it is truly alive, and something seems to happen that is beyond us.

The experience is electric and a high wire act. I’m getting eldered in real-time, and it is awkward, humbling, and requires some real work. And it’s all I want to do. Some food for the soul – that would be my wish.

Podcasts with me and Stephen Jenkinson, if you’re wanting to dive in!

? Love, Truth, and Beauty with Sara Avant Stover

? The Ghee Spot with Katie Silcox

? Ian Mackenzie on the Crow’s Nest This video was the first interview that we did while sitting in the same place, with the famous orange wall behind us. I was worked over – we’d done Ottawa the night before and I’d just flown in.

Stephen has been on a few podcasts talking about Reckoning, the book, and the process of working with me:

❤️ He tells one of my favorite stories about a 7-year-old girl dying and her family on the Holistic OBGYN podcast with Nathan Riley. The whole podcast is worth it just for that story that comes at the 34-minute mark.

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Author’s Remarks on Reckoning:

“You come by your prejudices more or less involuntarily. That means you inherit them. And generally speaking the world gives you plenty of reason to go with your prejudices and not wonder about them too much. That’s a very dark thing to consider: the world in its conditions is so encouraging of your prejudices that you could almost be forgiven for being unconscious about them. Almost. Heartbreak is how you humanize your prejudices.” ~ Stephen Jenkinson

“One of my particular heartbreaks is that the unconscious foundation of so much of my world view, even it criticisms, is rooted in individualism. Especially heartbreaking is the remarkable individualism of those around me who bang the drum of community. ” ~ Kimberly Ann Johnson

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Stephen Jenkinson, MTS, MSW, is a spiritual activist, author, ceremonialist and farmer. Stephen teaches internationally and is the creator and principal instructor of the Orphan Wisdom School, founded in 2010. With Master’s degrees from Harvard University (Theology) and the University of Toronto (Social Work), he is the author of several books including the award-winning Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul, Come of Age: The Case for Elderhood in a Time of Trouble and A Generation’s Worth: Spirit Work in a Time of Trouble and Money and the Soul’s Desires. Stephen is the subject of the National Film Board of Canada feature length film documentary, Griefwalker.

Kimberly Ann Johnson is a Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing trauma resolution practitioner, birth doula, and single mom. She specializes in helping women prepare for birth, recover from birth injuries and birth trauma, and heal from sexual trauma. She is the founder of Magamama.com, an international holistic women’s health care resource for expectant and new mothers. She is the co-founder of the STREAM School for Postpartum Care, where she trains birth professionals, yoga teachers, somatic therapists, and bodyworkers to help women prepare for birth and recover from birth. She is the author of The Fourth Trimester and Call of theWild. She has private practices in San Diego, Los Angeles, and New York.

Kirtan & Rhythmic Journey
2023-03-12 18:00 - 21:00
Kirtan led by Masood Ali Khan, Radhika Vekaria, and Michael Hathaway. Rhythmic Sound Journey led by Arjun Bruggeman

Please Join us for a magical night! We’ll start with kirtan (call and response chanting of the holy names), then we’ll transition to Rhythmic Sound Journey, led by Arjun and friends.
6:00: doors open
6:20-8:00: Kirtan
8:00-8:45: Rhythmic Sound Journey
$25 or 2 for $40, and no one turned away for lack of full donation!!!

Masood Ali Khan – vocals and hand pan
Radhika Vekaria – vocals and keyboard
Michael Hathaway – vocals and harmonium
Arjun Bruggeman – tablas
Kelly Love – vocals
Tom Camillo – bass
Yvonne Ortiz – kartals
Amber Linder – sonic stone, gong, etc.

Rhythmic Sound Journeys weave elements of ceremony, meditation, aural, and energetic healing modalities with world percussion, ambient etheric sounds, gong and the rare sonic stone to invite the attendee into a space of inner stillness. They experience improvisation as a spiritual practice that can link cosmic expression with individual healing. For this journey one is welcome to lie down, sit in meditation, dance or just observe.
Masood Ali Khan is one of the pioneers of singing mantras with the hand pan. A musician of prayer and believer in love for the earth and humanity. Masood has a unique musical performance as prayer, holding a ceremonial space with ‘Music as Medicine’ for a meditative uplifting experience with his mesmerizing combination of the hand pans and sacred mantras, infused with the power of the heart and mind’s healing potential to help humanity.
www.masoodalikhan.com IG: @Masoodalikhanmusic
Radhika has performed worldwide as a live artist and studio vocalist for various artists ranging from Prince to Nitin Sawnhey. She is the winner of the Global Peace Song awards 2018, the first mantra artist to perform at SXSW 2022 and has collaborated with world renowned artist Jeff Koons. With a devotional path to Veda, her music is a powerful ode to her Indian roots, philosophy and features ancient Sanskrit mantras that are enhanced by striking sound textures from lands touched by her ancestry, laced with a contemporary feel. To heal, uplift and transform.
www.radhikavekaria.com IG: @iamradhikav
Michael sings with sweet, celestial, heart-felt yearning. His songs are traditional Sanskrit mantras set to his original music, weaving an enchanting soundscape of hypnotic harmonics, joyful celebration, and fierce intensity. His unique melodies (often channeled in dreams) reveal a blend of musical influences including jazz, soul, folk, psychedelic rock, church hymns, Western classical, and Indian classical – creating an innovative fusion that honors the tradition while expressing a deeply personal offering. He can be found leading kirtan at yoga studios, festivals, conscious gatherings, and singing with his harmonium for yoga classes in the Los Angeles area.
https://linktr.ee/MichaelHathaway IG: @michael_hathaway_kirtan
Arjun Bruggeman, world percussionist, drummer, composer and session recording artist, is highly acclaimed for his unique hybrid of East-meets-West rhythms. He brings two decades of experience as a practitioner of Eastern and Western spiritual practices to his playing, along with 16 years’ touring as a tabla player with Krishna Das. He’s collaborated with artists including David Darling, Belinda Carlisle, Robert Bly, Snatam Kaur, Jason Mraz, Mark Egan, Jerry Marotta and “John Densmore and Robby Krieger” of The Doors. He’s currently at work on an album with John Densmore.
Amber is an alchemist at heart. Her sounds are generated by Earthly elements of stone, crystal, water, and metal to create the songs of our universe. Playing her incredibly rare sonic stone, you’ll experience the singing of our Earths bones. Her approach to gongs is to caress them into singing cosmic whale songs. Ambers rhizomatic alchemy expands into the art of plant medicines where she guides one through transformational experiences and even sherpas souls to the other side as a death doula

The Evan Hatfield Experience Presents: Morillo & Evan Hatfield
2023-03-11 20:00
Corazon Performing Arts and The Evan Hatfield Experience Presents: Morillo & Evan Hatfield, Live from Topanga Canyon

Corazon Performing Arts and The Evan Hatfield Experience are excited to bring the eclectic and genre-defying sounds of two local musicians to the Topanga Canyon. You do NOT want to miss this!
Morillo will kick things off with his diverse, global bass sound and Evan Hatfield will keep the party going with the energetic, south asian inspired grooves he’s known for.
The last time The Evan Hatfield Experience came to Corazon, we had the biggest turnout in our history!! The music speaks for itself. Join us on the dance floor, or relax in the garden and vibe with some tea, all are welcome. 🙂

Americana Live!
2023-03-10 20:30 - 23:30
Old-style, classic country and more!
NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS!

Come join us for the best in folk, old-style country, classic Americana, and a warm, dry good time!
NO ONE TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS!﻿

AXON ORKESTRA Balkan, Romanian, Gypsy Jazz, Middle Eastern, & Looping
2023-03-03 21:00 - 23:45
AXON ORKESTRA | Electric & Eclectic Balkan, Romanian, Gypsy Jazz, Middle Eastern, Original Music & Looping

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Doors open 9PM Music starts 9:30PM
•°*”˜.•°*”˜ Enjoy food and nature in #topangacanyon beforehand @endlesscolorpizza @innoftheseventhray @canyonbistro or snacks galore Topanga General Store.
FABRICE MARTINEZ, Violin Virtuoso
Between busking in a mule-drawn, handmade wagon across Europe performing Eastern European gypsy music to mixing world, jazz, and gypsy music in artistic haunts of Los Angeles, it’s no surprise that Fabrice Martinez has spent his life absorbing the culture and music of every country he’s traveled through. This is why the Paris-born, L.A.-based artist is considered one of the most versatile and musically diverse violinists today.
DUSTY BROUGH, GUITAR Guitarist Dusty Brough brilliantly combines his roots in Flamenco with Jazz, Folk, Brazilian, Gypsy and Balkan music. As a composer, he integrates these eclectic influences with his unique approach to music and a “blatant disregard for genre boxes” (Joe Bendel, Epoch Times). Brough’s nylon-string guitar playing is marked by an unparalleled agile technique that supports a buoyant aesthetic. Dusty creates something truly remarkable by seamlessly blending lush harmonies, intricate rhythms and improvisation, with a fluidity, presence, and rhythm that can only be compared to the rolling waves of the ocean.
SYLVAIN CARTON Saxophones ( Clarinet – Flute – Guitar Composition – Arranging – Production) Originally from France, Sylvain Carton is a multi-instrumentalist (woodwinds, guitars) and composer currently residing in Los Angeles. An accomplished performer, Sylvain records and tours regularly with a number of groups representing a variety of musical genres and traditions including Beats Antique, The Japonize Elephants, We Are The West, The Mitch Marcus Quintet, Maureen and the Mercury 5, Space Blaster, and The Sylvain Carton Quartet.
* MILES JAY ~ (Multifaceted virtuoso Double Bass, Buzuk & Lyra )Miles Jay is a composer and instrument maker, and an active performer with many prominent artists around the world. Broad in range of his musical influences and communities, Miles has lived abroad for years absorbing styles from many traditions, and has performed in such venues as Carnegie Hall, the Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, and the United Nations.
From 2005 to 2012, Miles lived in Egypt and Lebanon, performing and collaborating with many beloved artists of the region, including Youssou N’Dour, Ziad Rahbani, Naseer Shamma, Ross Daly, and the Cairo Symphony Orchestra. During this time he co-founded and co-produced several ensembles and albums, as well as traveled extensively around the region for concerts in Dubai, Turkey, Greece, Tunisia, Oman, Algeria, Senegal, Syria, and Western Europe. Active in studios as well, Miles worked with composer Khaled Mouzannar as music consultant and instrumentalist on the score to Nadine Labaki’s latest film “Where do we go Now,” an official selection of both Sundance and Cannes. Throughout all of this valuable experience, Miles focused on re-imagining the bass’s role both as an accompanying instrumental and as a melodic lead, adapting a wide range of Arabic, Greek, and Turkish ornamentation to develop his own extended technique when playing with a bow.

Studebaker & Greenhorn Brothers in Topanga Canyon
2023-02-24 20:00 - 23:59
Hometown Topanga Dance Party w/ Studebaker and The Greenhorn Brothers – Come on down and get funky!

Come on down and get your groove on as Topanga’s own Greenhorn Brothers band performs its multidimensional California rock harmonies, followed by Topanga’s long-time favorite funk band, Studebaker.
Everyone is sure to be heart warmed and buzzing with pure joy after the musical treat in store this evening with

Steve McCormick,
Eric Lynn
Brian Chapman
Davey Chegwidden
Chris Garcia
Eric Fowler

$﻿20 bucks or Companion Discount for 2 is $30
S﻿pecial Corazon Membership price is $10 bucks (with current monthly active membership)

Gris Gris Gumbo: A Funky New Orleans Inspired Mardi Gras Celebration
2023-02-19 21:00 - 23:59
Gris Gris Gumbo: A Funky New Orleans Inspired Mardi Gras Celebration and Extravaganza

Corazon and Kentyah Present:
Gris Gris Gumbo:
A Funky New Orleans-Inspired Mardi Gras Celebration and Extravaganza
On Feb 19 we will gather to celebrate the funky musical traditions of New Orleans. We will dance, play, groove and have a grand ol’ time in observance of the “Laissez les bons temps rouler” spirit of Mardi Gras!!
The words “Mardi Gras” are synonymous with extravagance and indulgence: big parties, large crowds, boisterous parades, colorful masks, and… did we say big parties? Although Mardi Gras itself is a single Tuesday, it’s part of Carnival, a larger, weeks-long celebration of never-ending carousing before the more solemn religious season of Lent and the preparation for Easter begins in the Christian faith. Lets us to celebrate Mardi Gras in the heart of Topanga in grand style and allow for the funky rhythms to wash away the previous year while ushering in the resurrection energies to come!!

Line Up:
Ashton Slater Guitar/Vox
Michael Russeck Keys/Vox
Jason Buck Bass/Vox
Zack Lodmer Clarinet
Clinton Clark Drums
Kentyah Fraser Percussion
Zach Lodmer-clarinet

$﻿20 or Companion Pass for 2 People $30
B﻿YOB Allowed.

AROHI ENSEMBLE featuring Tabla Player Pt Samir Chatterjee
2023-02-18 20:00 - 22:00
Dynamic RagaJazz Rhythms! Arohi Ensemble: blending Indian ragas, jazz, counterpoint & rhythmic expressions from diverse world traditions.

First Arohi Concert of the Year!! Saturday FEBRUARY 18th, 8PM!! Join one of the leading sitarists in the country, Paul Livingstone along with master tabla player Pt Samir Chatterjee, cello virtuoso Peter Jacobson, & Percussionist Dave Lewis for Arohi Ensemble: blending Indian ragas, jazz, counterpoint & rhythmic material from diverse world traditions.

8PM
$35 GTD CHAIR SEATING
$20 Limited Pillow Seating & Standing
DOORS OPEN 7:45pm

PAUL LIVINGSTONE, Sitarist
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 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.

PT SAMIR CHATTERJEE, Tabla
Samir Chatterjee is a virtuoso Tabla player from India. He travels widely across the world throughout the year performing in numerous festivals as a soloist or with other outstanding musicians from both Indian and non-Indian musical traditions. Samir performed at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway in 2007.
Chatterjee began his studies early with Pandit Bankim Ghosh, Pt. Balaram Mukherjee, Pt. Rathin Dhar and Mohammad Salim. His later formation as a musician occurred under the guidance of Pt. Amalesh Chatterjee (since 1966) and Pt. Shyamal Bose (since 1984). All of Samir’s teachers have been from the Farrukhabad Gharana (school) of Tabla-playing, which he now represents.
Samir is rated ‘A’ as an artiste of Indian national radio and television. He can be heard on numerous recordings featuring as soloist, accompanying many of India’s greatest musicians and in collaboration with western musicians of outstanding caliber. In concert Samir has accompanied many of India’s greatest musicians including Pt. Ravi Shankar, Ud. Vilayat Khan, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Pt. Jasraj, Pt. Nikhil Banerjee, Pt. V.G. Jog, Pt. Shivkumar Sharma, Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, M. S. Gopalakrishnan, Ud. Amjad Ali Khan, Ud. Salamat Ali Khan, Smt. Lakshmi Shankar, Pt. Manilal Nag, Ud. Ali Ahmed Hussain, Ud. Aashis Khan, Dr. L. Subramanium, U Srinivas, Ud. Naseeruddin Sami, Smt. Veena Sahashrabuddhe, Ud. Shujat Khan, Ud. Saheed Parvez, Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty, Ud. Nishat Khan, Ud. Rashid Khan, Pt. Tejendra N. Mazumdar, Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya, Smt. Arti Anklekar, Smt. Kaushiki Chakraborty, to name only a few.
Samir Chatterjee lives in the New York-New Jersey area, and has been a catalyst in the fusion of Indian and Non-Indian music, in his own creations and others as well. He performs with Pauline Oliveros, William Parker, Branford Marsalis, Ravi Coltrane, Joshua Bell, Yoko Ono Lenon, Dave Douglas, Steve Gorn, Glen Velez, Boby Sanabria, Dance Theater of Harlem, Boston Philharmonic, Minnesota Orchestra, Ethos Percussion group, Da Capo Chamber Orchestra, Boston Musica Viva and other jazz, classical and avant guard musicians and ensembles.
He is member of jazz trio SYNC with Ned Rothenberg and Jerome Harris and quintet Inner Diaspora together with Mark Feldman and Eric Friedlander.
He also collaborates with Sufi-Rock singer Salman Ahmad of Junoon from Pakistan.
He is the composer and director of Indo-Flame – a blend of Indian and Flamenco dance and music, Chhand-Anand – a world percussion ensemble, RabiThakur – a ballet on the life of Tagore, Meghadootam – a feature program of music and dance on an ancient Indian poem, and Dawn to Dusk and Beyond – on the effect of music on humans and nature.
He performs with Sanjay Mishra on his CD “Blue Incantation” featuring Jerry Garcia as guest artist.
Samir Chatterjee has been teaching for the last 35 years and many of his students are established performers. He is the Founder-Director of CHHANDAYAN, an organization dedicated to promoting and preserving Indian music and culture. He has authored a comprehensive 654-page book entitled A Study of Tabla, a guide book to Indian music titled Music of India and Those Forty Days, a journal of an austere practice regimen. He is on the faculty at Manhattan School of Music, University of Pittsburgh and New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. He also taught at the Yale University, Columbia University, New York University and Princeton University, among many other major institutions in the USA, Europe and India. He also contributes to several newspapers and periodicals. He won gold medal for his proficiency in a musical examination and has two Master degrees, in English and History.
Samir has working relentlessly towards the musical revival of Afghanistan. He is the recipient of several awards such as the Sunshine Award, Jadu Bhatta Award and Acharya Varistha Award.
PETE JACOBSON
Cello MasterPeter 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 Middle 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.

DAVE LEWIS
Renowned percussionist Dave Lewis is easily one of the most exciting drumming talents in the world today. Born in 1983, Lewis grew up playing piano and began composing at the age of 8. By twelve, he was given his first drum set and never looked back. Influenced by jazz, latin, rock and East Indian classical music, Lewis‘s ingenuity took him well beyond his years. He received a scholarship to the Berklee College of Music, where he graduated in December of 2005. A solid, articulate and dynamic musician, Lewis has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Vince Neil (Motley Crue) Robby Kreiger (The Doors) George Thorogood, Mike Stern, Richard Bona, Joe Lovano, Sheila E., Deepak Ram, Kai Eckhardt, Taufiq Qureshi, George Brooks, Arohi Ensemble, Paul Livingstone, Abhijit Banerjee, Pedro Eustache, Peter Jacobson, Salar Nader, Alam Khan, Sheila Govindarajan, Maiya Sykes and Mirror Talk.

David Rovics in Topanga Canyon Songs of Social Significance
2023-02-12 20:00 - 22:00
“I’m a big fan.” Tom Morello, Rage Against the Machine SINGER-SONGWRITER. ANARCHIST. David Rovics performs Songs of Social Significance

I’m a big fan.” Tom Morello, Rage Against the Machine
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12th, 2023 8pm! doors open 7:30pm
$20 bucks suggested donationand as usual no one turned away for lack of funds. but tix in advance or just show up! SINGER-SONGWRITER. ANARCHIST. DAVID ROVICS in Topanga CanyonDavid Rovics is an American indie singer/songwriter and anarchist. His music concerns topical subjects such as war, anti-globalization and social justice issues. He has shared the stage with a veritable who’s who of the left in two dozen countries, and has had his music featured on Democracy Now!, BBC, Al-Jazeera and other networks. His essays are published regularly on CounterPunch and elsewhere, and the 200+ songs he makes available for free on the web have been downloaded more than a million times.
Most importantly, he’s really good. He will make you laugh, he will make you cry, he will make the revolution irresistible.
“Absolutely brilliant. David Rovics says exactly what needs to be said.” Ian McMillan, BBC
“If the great Phil Ochs were to rise from the dead today, he would probably be hailed as the new David Rovics.” Andy Kershaw, BBC
David Rovics grew up in a family of classical musicians in Wilton, Connecticut, and became a fan of populist regimes early on. By the early 90’s he was a full-time busker in the Boston subways and by the mid-90’s he was traveling the world as a professional flat-picking rabble-rouser. These days David lives in Portland, Oregon and tours regularly on four continents, playing for audiences large and small at cafes, pubs, universities, churches, union halls and protest rallies.
“It seems to me that in order to understand the world we live in now, we have to know how we got here. In order to have any idea of where we’re going, we need to know where we’ve been. We need to know our own history — the history of the social movements, uprisings, invasions, coups, economic bubbles, stock market crashes and other events that have shaped our societies and created the world we live in today. The more we know about key events of the past — often events that the powers-that-be would prefer we forgot about completely — the more the world around us becomes a comprehensible place, existing not just in the three dimensions of the physical world, but in the dimension of time as well. There are many ways to learn history — ways that can be a lot of fun, as well as educational. I have a Musical History section of my website dedicated to using songs as well as prose to introduce people to important events in world history.
Concerts (we can still call them concerts even if I’m talking more than usual in between the songs) will be appropriate for any adult or teen audience, and will seek to use historical anecdotes as a means of addressing the present moment.
