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Best World Music from September 21 - November 21

in San Francisco

Jake Shimabukuro at Miner Auditorium

Jake Shimabukuro

There are ukulele players...and then there's Jake Shimabukuro. Declared a "hero" by Rolling Stone, the Hawaiian born musician has taken the humble instrument to new levels, blending bluegrass, flamenco and classical techniques in a lightning-quick flurry of fingerpicking. Now ready to celebrate the festive season with you, Jake is heading on a Christmas tour titled Christmas in Hawai'i!

Seventeen at Oakland Arena

Seventeen

K-Pop Phenomenon Seventeen returns to North America on their Be the Sun world tour! The all-singing, all-dancing thirteen-member megalith dominated the charts when they debuted in 2015, holding the position of longest-charting K-Pop album of the year in the US after the release of their debut 17 Carat. Now ready to showcase their fourth studio album 'Face the Sun', we promise this is going to be one experience Carats will not want to miss!

Andre 3000 at Fox Theatre Oakland

Andre 3000

Andr 3000, renowned for his infectious hip-hop style as part of Outkast, took a bold artistic turn in 2023 with the release of his debut solo album "New Blue Sun.". Moving away from groovy beats and emotional wordplay, Andre released an entirely instrumental album (featuring lots of flutes). Andre 3000 will be bringing the New Blue Sun to life with Carlos Nio, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, and Deantoni Parks.

Mariza at Miner Auditorium

Mariza

Fado music phenomenon Mariza is headed on tour once again! Giving fans a chance to experience her unique musical style, Mariza has made the transition from local hero to international world music star, bringing the mesmerizing, bittersweet balladry of her native Portugal to the global stage. Don't miss your chance to see her this fall!

Buena Vista Social Orchestra at Curran Theatre

Buena Vista Social Orchestra

Jesus "Aguaje" Ramos, original trombonist of the legendary Cuban outfit Buena Vista Social Club, leads an ensemble including three fellow original Club members for a tour of North America this fall! Along with pianist Emilio Senon Morales Ruiz, percussionist "Betun" Luis Mariano Valiente Marin and bassist Fabian Garcia, the famed latin-jazz combination from Havana bring you the music that made the world famous BVSC the biggest selling Cuban band in history.