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Afro-Peruvian Percussion & Dance Ensemble
La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United StatesSaturdays, 12:30pm – 1:30pm | February 3 – April 27, 2024 In person at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost of class: FREE! Donations welcome. This is an Afro-peruvian music and dance ensemble led by Peta Robles, Master Cajon Drummer, featuring the following instruments: cajon, congas, bongos, campanas, vocals, quijadas & cajitas. There is also a […]
Adult Bomba y Plena Workshop
La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United StatesSundays, January 28 – May 26, 2024. 11:30am – 1:00pm. In person at La Peña Cultural Center. Cost: Drop-in $35 Full Series: $30 per class or $240. The Bay Area Bomba y Plena Workshop will be kicking off 2024 with a new Puerto Rican Bomba dance series led by Shefali Shah. The series will include live percussion […]
“Cuban Fusion” Book Launch with Dr. Eva Silot Bravo
La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United States"Cuban Fusion: The Transnational Cuban Alternative Music Scene" by Dr. Eva Silot Bravo. Published by Palgrave Macmillan. Join Dr. Eva Silot Bravo, discussant Dr. Umi Vaughan, and surprise guest musicians for a lively afternoon celebrating Eva's latest book, "Cuban Fusion: The Transnational Cuban Alternative Music Scene." Explore Cuba's musical diaspora, enjoy delicious food from Los […]
Bodywerk Dance: All Levels Hip Hop Fusion
La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United StatesJoin this fun class with instructor Momo Lebeau!! Contact classes@lapena.org for all details and registration. Class imparted by www.bodywerkdance.com
La Peña Community Chorus Rehearsal
La Peña Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave. , Berkeley, CA, United StatesFounded in 1979 by Chilean refugees and community supporters, La Peña Community Chorus has been performing Latin American New Song — Nueva Canción — for many years. Accompanying themselves on guitars, flutes, drums, and a large assortment of Latin American instruments, the Chorus has sung for schools, churches, homeless shelters, retirement homes, drug rehab centers, […]