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DESCRIPTION:Cuban singer/songwriter duo Gema y Pavel present their innovative blend of 
 Afro-Cuban folk, nu-jazz, flamenco and bolero fusion at this Fundraising 
 concert for Instituto Familiar de la Raza.\nDate: Thursday, October 15, 
 2009
\nPlace: Brava Theater (2781 24th @ York)\nTime: 7:30 
 pm
\nTickets: $22 in advanced /$25 at door  \nPurchase tickets online at: 
 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/77831\nor at Instituto Familiar de 
 la Raza (2919 Mission St. @ 25th)\n\n	The duo Gema & Pável debuted in 
 Havana, Cuba in July 1990, influenced by Cuban composer Marta Valdés. They 
 have collected a loyal following that includes some of Cuba's leading 
 musicians such as singer/composer Silvio Rodríguez, who described Gema & 
 Pável as, an “exception to the current musical creative 
 drought.”\n	Gema & Pável have recorded music for films, and participated 
 in recordings and performances with artists Ketama, Pedro Guerra and La 
 Union, who have been honored to follow the rich fusion of rhythms and 
 cultural influences the duo has achieved.  They have also played concerts 
 with renowned artists Alejandro Sanz, Tito Puente, Pablo Milanés, 
 Martirio, Marta Valdés, Carlos Cano, Pedro Guerra and Javier Ruibal, among 
 many others.\n	In 2003 Gema & Pável produced their fourth album, the 
 double CD “Art Bembé,” in which they combine Cuban and World music 
 with elements of flamenco and jazz.  The January 2004 premiere at the Calle 
 54 club in Madrid and was a resounding success. \n\nPraise for Gema & 
 Pável: \n“They elude salsa to create their own progressive fusion.  Gema 
 Corredera and Pavel Urkiza introduce jazz, rock and Brazilian music into 
 the Cuban troubadour tradition…They transform Cuban compositions from the 
 30’s to the 70’s into contemporary, sophisticated and unique music.” 
 — Larry Birnbaum, Downbeat Magazine\n“True to their era, their music is 
 a post-Cold War fusion rooted in their island upbringing and marked by the 
 émigré experience” — Julienne Gage, Miami New Times\n“…No CD can 
 be compared with the live show I saw. I was dancing and laughing all the 
 show that lasted nearly three hours. What a perfect voice Gema has... She 
 is by far one of the greatest Latin singers in the world and what an 
 extraordinary guitar player and composer Pavel is. 
If you have the 
 opportunity to check them live or buy their CDs, do so – they are so 
 worth it!” — Marta Gomez, singer/songwriter www.martagomez.com\n\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/09/01/18620436.php
SUMMARY:Gema y Pavel in Concert: IFR Fundraising Concert
LOCATION:Brava Theater (2781 24th @ York) \nSan Francisco, CA\n\n\n
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/09/01/18620436.php
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