Doors at 6:00pm ~ Show at 6:30pm

In response to the crisis in Turkey and Syria, we invite you to be in community and bring our collective support, spiritually and financially, to all affected. 100% of ticket sales and donations from this event will go to Earthquake Relief in the region.

Istanbul Connection is a Bay Area musical collective formed in 2015 when 13 members of the hottest Balkan and Latin bands were gravitationally pulled to visit the city of Istanbul. With a mind towards cross-cultural connection and sonic expansion, these die-hards flew 7,000 miles to represent a piece of the Bay Area music scene. In the process, they have cemented themselves as a supergroup of groove and since their epic beginnings, the band has performed sold-out-show after sold-out-show. They continue to draw their inspiration from the Turkish Maqam, Flamenco, Rumba, Balkan, and Cumbia they are so deeply rooted in. Old-school Balkan Latin folk music in a funky Bay Area context.

istanbulconnection.net

La Zuli combines the virtuosic talents of violinist Briana Di Mara and guitarist Anis Sehiri. Together they weave fresh original melodies and danceable rhythms influenced by music everywhere from Spain to North Africa to the Balkans and beyond. They use live looping to create many layers of unique sound. With lush harmonies and improvisations combining with powerful bass and drums, the music is uplifting and inspiring. They will be joined by special guests including Faisal Zedan.

@la_zuli_music