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Ashkenaz Berkeley is proud to present From San Jacinto Bolivar Colombia Yeison Landero grandson of the late Andres Landero King of Cumbia Playing Accordion style cumbia from the Sabana region of the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Plus The East Bay's own Cumbia Vallenato group Los Bahianatos will be opening. Also the Local Colombian Dance group La Cumbiamba Colombiana will be doing a Traditional Cumbia dance show to open up the event. A night packed with Cumbia Colombiana don't miss it. 7:30pm doors open
8:00pm Dance class with pollera skirts by Cumbia Diana
8:30pm Dance presentation featuring La Cumbiamba Colombiana
9:00pm Los Bahianatos live music set
10:00pm Yeison Landero live music set
YEISON LANDERO was born in San Jacinto (Bolívar) in the heart of Los Montes de María located in the Caribbean region of Colombia. His grandfather, Andrés Landero was one of the most famous accordionists, known as the “King of cumbia”. Today, having received all this legacy from his grandfather, Yeison, known as the “Heir to cumbia”, is not only one of the greatest accordion players, but is also working to create his own traditional style. www.instagram.com/yeisonlandero
LOS BAHIANATOS (by * ya * NAH * tos) specialize in Colombian dance music featuring the button accordion, including cumbia, vallenato, música sabanera, salsa colombiana and everything in between! Founded in Oakland, California, during the early months of the pandemic, Los Bahianatos remain the premier cumbia and vallenato group in 'La Bahia' de San Francisco. www.instagram.com/bahianatos
LA CUMBIAMBA COLOMBIANA dance troupe has been active in the San Francisco Bay area for over a decade, receiving recognition year after year at Carnaval San Francisco for its representation of Colombian folkloric dances. Their mission is to preserve Colombian heritage, culture and folklore in the Bay Area and to share these values with the community at large through new generations. https://lacumbiambacolombiana.com/
CUMBIA DIANA (Dance Class y Rueda de Cumbia)
Diana Olivares, born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia — home to Latin America’s second-largest carnival — grew up surrounded by vibran cultural traditions. After moving to the USA, she dedicated herself to sharing her roots, folklore and passion, founding two Colombian Cumbia folklore dance groups and performing at countless events. Diana teaches beginner and intermediate Folkloric Cumbia classes at La Peña Cultural Center in Berkeley and throughout the Bay Area. www.instagram.com/cumbiadiana
Tickets:
Advance: $20
Day of Show: $25
Student discount price: $15 (Only at door—have your student ID ready)
Ashkenaz is all ages, all the time. Kids and minors are always welcome. Those 12 or under are admitted FREE (unless otherwise noted).
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Ashkenaz Dance Studio, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702-1021, United States
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