GT Staff

Lakecia Benjamin, known for jazz, funk and soul, heads the week's calendar picks. Performing at Kuumbwa, Friday March 27.

Australian multi-instrumentalist Donny Benét brings his bass-driven “Infinite Desires” tour to the Catalyst, 1101 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, Sunday at 8pm.

The immersive music of East Forest has been described as ambient, contemporary classical, electronic, psychedelic and even indie pop. Performing live at the Rio Theatre, Tuesday at 8pm

The Magic City Hippies' high-energy, synth-forward sets have earned them the stage at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and Austin City Limits. Monday at Felton Music Hall

Cameroonian singer Ekep Nkwelle has emerged as one of jazz’s rising artists. Monday at 7pm, Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Pianist Alfredo Rodriguez and batá drummer Pedrito Martinez unite to blend blend jazz, classical and Afro-Cuban musical traditions. 7pm Monday at Kuumbwa Jazz Center.

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