ABOUT

Cantadora (Kristine Barrett-voice and piano, and David Robert Johnson-guitar) features sultry folk and new music from Sephardic Spain, Italy, Greece, Corsica, Catalonia, Basque regions, and jazz – bossa nova. The term ‘cantadora’ translates from a variety of Romance languages as “troubadour musician” or “traveling musician”.

The Hot Clams is a music collective featuring jazz manouche, bossa nova, pre-1960’s jazz, and more. Comprised of any combination of musicians, the core ensemble includes David Robert Johnson (guitar, voice), Angus Martin (guitar, accordion, voice), Gavin Smith (clarinet, melodica, and voice), Scott Lipsitz (bass), and Sam Schwartz (drums). Acclaimed violinist Kenneth Renshaw joins the group several times a year, and upon request.

Cantadora + The Hot Clams combines music from each groups repertoires, presenting ballads, jazz standards, Mediterranean folk tunes, waltzes, and more with a jazz manouche twist.

  • Kristine Barrett - Vocals, Piano

    David Robert Johnson - Guitar, Vocals

    Scott Lipsitz - Bass

    Anges Martin - Guitar, Accordion, Vocals

    Kenneth Renshaw - Violin

    Gavin Smith - Clarinet, Melodica, Vocals

    Sam Schwartz - Drums

  • As a music collective, we fluctuate between a number of different member combinations and sizes: from a variety of possible duos to a 6+ member full ensemble. The Hot Clams features jazz manouche, bossa nova, and pre-1960’s jazz standards. Dance tunes and ballads, we’re great for a number of different kinds of occasions. Cantadora features sultry folk tunes from the Mediterranean, Sephardic Spain, bossa nova from Brazil and Cape Verde, and jazz. Contact us for specific rates.