OKAN

Dinner Special:
Black Cod with Miso Sauce
Rice
House Salad & Baguette
*meat & veggie chili will be available to order at the counter

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Fusing Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, resistance, and love, OKAN takes their name from the word for ‘heart’ in their Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria. With vocals in Spanish, English, and Spanglish, OKAN is led by the Cuban-born violinist/vocalist Elizabeth Rodriguez and percussionist/vocalist Magdelys Savigne (both of whom are Grammy and Latin-Grammy nominees).

Passionate advocates for freedom of expression, queer rights and gender equality, OKAN has gained a reputation for their powerful live performances, which showcase their incredible harmonies, virtuosic musicianship, potent lyrics as well as an unfailing ability to connect with audiences on a deep emotional level. Part of the next wave of Cuban women composers and multi-instrumentalists, Rodriguez and Savigne bring a fresh perspective to Latin and world jazz fusion.

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Sponsored by Ten Jazz Gals
(Ticket Includes 5% City of Santa Cruz Admission Tax)