Joel Rafael
(San Diego CA)

Performance Date

Friday, May 26

Kerrville New Folk Award Winner from 1995, Joel Rafael and his band make folk music for the 21st century. Considered to be San Diego's premier acoustic band, they have successfully blended contemporary folk music with heartfelt songwriting and a world beat. With Rafael’s daughter, Jamaica, on violin and viola, Carl Johnson on acoustic lead guitar, and Jeff Berkley on ethno-percussion, the band’s collective musical energy builds bridges across generations.

For more information on Joel, visit 

www.joelrafael.com.