La Caja de Musica 樂盒子

Introducing Formosa Klezmopolitans Formosa Klezmopolitans is a new Taipei band that has been under development since May 2017. The ensemble specializes in klezmer music, which is a folk music tradition from the Jewish cultures of Eastern Europe. The band also draws on influence from many other corners of the world to create a unique global sound. Klezmer music is made for dancing, and is usually played at weddings, birthdays, and other celebrations. Although it is a secular tradition, it has strong ties to temple songs and religious music. Band members are Emmanuel Brotte on the clarinet and Chinese flute (簫)，Cosmo 陳冠綸 on bass, Cristina Cox on violin and piccolo, Jack Kerns-Mares on drums and percussion, Luo  Chen-Hun 羅正楎 on Chinese dulcimer (揚琴) and Rose Goossen on guitar and lead vocals. Tickets are 350 NT at the door, and include one beer or soda.Join the event here!. Formosa Klezmopolitans 是一個從2017年5月開始發展的台北樂團。 樂團以Klezmer音樂為主，Klezmer音樂是一 種東歐的 猶太傳統民謠。 Formos...

Flamenco, originated in Andalucia, Southern Spain, is a culture connected to everyday life and personal emotions. Traditional flamenco consists of 3 main elements, Song (Cante), Dance (Baile) and Guitar (Toque/Guitarra). The songs are usually deep with sadness and melancholy, accompanying profound guitar. Dancers present various feelings or emotions by body, arms and footwork. Tablao is one style of flamenco performance from 1970 and audience can experience in close distance. La caja de musica is one of the best place in Taipei City you can enjoy Flamenco performance. Loli Lee, dancer, devotes herself to flamenco for more than 15 years. She keeps learning and leading students to understand more flamenco dance and culture. Patty Chao & Chia-Chen Wu, new generations dancers, follow Loli Lee for years and they will present their own choreography, accompanying Poyin Chen, one of the major flamenco signers in Taiwan, and Chuyi Chen, the experienced cajon player. Hope you can en...