Children of the Revolution

The air was just starting to cool down from the day’s heat when my friend and I entered the elegant darkness of Capitol Club, a classy Capitol Hill bar.

Despite it being Tuesday, the place was packed. The cozy Moroccan couches were all taken. We sat down at the bar, sipping cocktails. Speaking of which, something definitely worth trying is a Capitol Club signature, the Emerald. It’s a mix of Malibu rum and Midori, shaken with pineapple juice. Sooo good! The drinks, the dim light of the candles and the hip crowd created a relaxed atmosphere and we were really enjoying ourselves.

Tuesday at Capitol Club is a Flamenco night with the Children of the Revolution. The music of this Seattle-based ensemble is a fusion of Spanish Flamenco, Latin salsa, Middle Eastern, Native American and Greek motives. They also sing in different languages. This great song from their last album Liberation is a good example of what they do. The chorus is a mix of French and Arabic!

“There is a lot of gypsy influence in our music,” says San Francisco guitarist Eric Jaeger. He plays electric and Flamenco guitars, as well as bouzouki (a Greek pear-shaped stringed instrument).

The band is as multi-ethnic as its melodies, says Eric. For example, Vocalist Vasiliy is from Greece; dancer/guitarist/vocalist Encarnación is from Barcelona.

Children of the Revolution strive to bring their message of unity through music to the whole world. They will be playing at the Northwest Folklife Festival on May 25.