Tango harmonica/piano duo Joe Powers and Naoko Aoki return to SF! February 19, 2010

Friday-Sunday evenings February 19-21, 2010; times vary: 8pm and 6pm

On September 30, 2009 UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organization declared Argentine Tango a part of the world's cultural heritage. "Tango conquered a long time ago a universal transcendence," UNESCO declared in a statement and added that the dance "embodies and encourages diversity and cultural dialogue."

After last Augusts' sold out SF event, international Tango harmonica/piano duo Joe Powers and Naoko Aoki returns to the Bay Area for a celebration in style!

Their week-end performances feature a traditional Argentine Tango concert and Milonga (tango party), a special Nuevo Tango/Piazolla evening and a Tango/blues fusion happening in honour of Black History Month and the common roots of these musical genres.

For more information contact Sonja Riket at 415.661.1852
intimate_embrace_tangoarthlink.net, www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com

Joe Powers, a Portland based harmonica phenomenon, is well known for his unique and soulful blend of jazz, tango and blues. When travelling to Buenos Aires, to record his first Tango CD, he met Japan's top Tango pianist Naoko Aoki. Together, the international duo has exhilarated audiences from Argentina to USA and Japan with performances of this seductive dance music. Joe Powers: www.joepowers.com - Naoko Aoki: http://celeste.coplan.jp

View Joe and Naoko on youtube:

I) PIAZOLLA PASSION
Friday February 19, 2010
8-9:30pm
$20 with empanadas/wine reception
Salle Pianos
1632 # C Market Street, SF 94103
415.240.2181 www.musicszalonpianos.com

II) TANGO HARMONY
Saturday February 20, 2010
8pm-12:30am
$15 /$10 (students/seniors)
SF Community Music Center - Concert Hall
544 Capp Street, SF 94110
415.647.6015 www.sfcmc.org

III) TANGO & BLUES
A Tribute to Black History Month
Sunday February 22, 2010
6-10pm
FREE with purchase of food/drink at cafe- Donations encouraged!
Caffe Trieste Downtown
1667 Market Street, SF 94103
415.551.1000 www.caffetriestedowntown.com

Official Website: http://www.IntimateEmbraceTango.com