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New Frequencies: Cuba Afro-Rock Revoluxion Aug 20 & 21, 2010, YBCA Forum Presented in Partnership with La Nina Productions Equis Alfonso & special guests Osamu with Pedrito Calvo Performance & Dance Party X Alfonso (Equis) is one of Cuba's most exciting young artists and, by Havana standards, he's a superstar. His music, a mix of hip hop, rumba, funk and rock, is an excellent indication of what Afro-Cuban fusion has come to mean. Cuba Afro-Rock Revoluxion is a musical multi-media exploration of this unique Afro-Cuban blend and its influence on contemporary Cuban culture. Opening the concert is Osamu, widely recognized as one of Havana's leading rockeros with his hit songs "Chaca-Chaca en la Azotea", "Ven a mi Vida" and his delicious mix of Blues, Alternative Rock, Nueva Trova and Timba. Legendary singer Pedrito Calvo, formerly of Los Van Van, joins Osamu for his signature hits "La Candela", "Sanduguera" and more. SEE MORE AT http://www.ybca.org/tickets/production/view.aspx?id=11204 -------------- Yerba Buena Center for the Arts presents New Frequencies 2010 Jul 6--Aug 22, 2010 Embark on a journey of discovery with New Frequencies, YBCA's annual summer world music showcase. This year's series is anchored by The Bowls Project, a FREE interactive sound and immersive performance installation in YBCA's sculpture court, featuring music by Jewlia Eisenberg and performed by Charming Hostess, all inside a stunning double-masonry dome by award-winning architect Michael Ramage. Enjoy live music on Thursdays, participate in intimate rituals on Fridays and take part in hands-on art-making workshops on Sundays. Go to http://www.ybca.org/performance for full details. Participating artists: • Jewlia Eisenberg & Charming Hostess • Watcha Clan w/Charming Hostess • Kinan Azmeh Duo w/ Ben Goldberg & Myra Melford Duo • Estamos Ensemble • Equis Alfonso & special guests Osamu with Pedrito Calvo Cuba Afro-Rock Revoluxion