California Traditional Artist Plaza

Son de Fandango

Son Jarocho music
Region: Bay Area, National, Northern California, Statewide
Offerings: Artistic consulting Classes Group instruction Lectures / Lecture-demonstrations Performances Private instruction Production Workshops
Service Location: In-person services Online/remote services
California Traditional Artist Plaza

Ziying Zhao

Chinese Guqin Music
Region: Bay Area, Central Coast, Central Sierra, Greater Los Angeles, Inland Empire, National, Northern California, Sacramento Valley, San Joaquin Valley, Shasta Cascade, Statewide
Offerings: Artistic consulting Classes Group instruction Lectures / Lecture-demonstrations Performances Private instruction Workshops
Service Location: In-person services Online/remote services
Chinese guzheng
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