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A Tribute to Barbara Dane: Live Concert and Film Screening

May 15 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

$15 – $35

La Peña is excited to host a community-led tribute to Barbara Dane, organized by legendary musical artist and Barbara Dane’s son, Pablo Menéndez.

The evening begins with the U.S. Premiere of the concert film “Barbara Dane at Casa de las Américas,” directed by Maureen Gosling and produced by Jed Riffe. The film has been shown to great acclaim all across Cuba, and this will be the first screening outside of the island, with director Maureen Gosling in attendance to introduce the film. Immediately after the film will be a live concertwith: Pablo Menéndez and all-star musicians to pay homage to the life and legacy of Barbara Dane, on the heels of her ascension to another plane. Featuring:

  • Pablo Menéndez-Guitar, Harmonica and Vocals
  • Tammy Hall-Piano
  • Ayo Brame-Saxophone
  • Zoe Ellis-Vocals
  • Javier Navarrete-Percussion
  • Ernesto Mazar Kindelan– Bass
  • Daría Johnson-drums
  • Lucy Khadder-Violin
  • and more!

Join us as we celebrate a life that forever changed the landscape of musical activism, and set an uncompromising example that impacted us all.

It will be an honor to be in community with the family, friends, artists and fans of Barbara Dane on this evening, and share the joy of remembering her life together and keeping her legacy alive!

Details

Date:
May 15
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost:
$15 – $35

Venue

La Pena
3105 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, 94705 United States
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