A distinguished music school dropout, traveler, and inveterate street poet, Noaa Lark hails from the San Francisco Bay area and brings a high level of craft and grit to songwriting. His music has always been steeped in the traditions it carefully defies – americana as much as grunge, folk as much as soul. But in the upcoming EP, Ambrosia, the Black Morning, he strays from the softer americana sound that characterized his debut record. Set for release in February 2027, the EP is decidedly dark and raw, featuring overdriven solo performances and a 7-minute epic with a full band.
In 2024, Noaa was a finalist in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, and was featured with the top 45 entrants in their Top Shelf series. His debut record,In the Language of Dreams, was release in 2024.
Born of the Bay Area’s rich musical lineage, Beso Negro unites multigenerational ties to local music with a fearless fusion of Gypsy jazz, rock, country, and more. Each member brings distinct influences that intertwine into a sound both timeless and electrifying — where the mystery of gypsy swing meets the pulse of modern rock ’n’ roll.
Their high-voltage performances have lit up stages from Outside Lands and SXSW to Slim’s SF and The Great American Music Hall. With bilingual flair, virtuosic musicianship, and irresistibly danceable rhythms, Beso creates a spellbinding tapestry that honors tradition while blazing new musical trails.
