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Celebrated around the world for her commitment to free expression, human dignity and democratic government, journalist Maria Ressa has spent decades speaking truth to power and challenging corruption. The recipient of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, Ressa has had multiple arrest warrants filed against her for her reporting on the authoritarian administration of Philippine President …

Born and raised East of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats, and powerful rhymes that document stories of a community seeking to “build a world where many worlds fit.” This dynamic group transcends genres from Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from Roots to …

"Jazz Group of the Year" nominee, The Lao Tizer Band, make their return to Ventura's premier jazz venue THE GRAPE!"Jazz Group of the Year" nominee, The Lao Tizer Band, make their return to Ventura's premier jazz venue THE GRAPE, on Friday, May 19th in support of their latest, Billboard Jazz Top 10 CD/DVD combo-pack release, …

Join us for an evening of ceremony with the sacred heart medicine of cacao. Cacao ceremonies have been around for thousands of years, originating all the way back to Mayan and Aztec traditions in Central and South America. Drinking cacao has often been used for spiritual, medicinal, and ceremonial purposes for inner awakening, heart opening, …

Born and raised East of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats, and powerful rhymes that document stories of a community seeking to “build a world where many worlds fit.” This dynamic group transcends genres from Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from Roots to …

"Judy Wexler is more than a mere singer of songs, she is an actress, mood painter, song archaeologist and vocalist par excellence."Los Angeles-based vocalist Judy Wexler is thrilled to make her debut at The Grape. Judy has headlined at jazz festivals, performing arts centers and top regional jazz clubs both nationally and internationally. All About …

Born and raised East of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats, and powerful rhymes that document stories of a community seeking to “build a world where many worlds fit.” This dynamic group transcends genres from Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from Roots to …

(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsRYLEY WALKERKuumbwa Jazz CenterSanta CruzMay 21, 2023Doors 6:45pm / Show 7:30pm$35 + Santa Cruz City Admission TaxSeated Show.All ticket sales final. No third party tickets accepted.