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Khalifa
- San Francisco, CA
- Accordion Player
- Travels up to 200 miles
- Generally $200 and up (per musician)
Overview
Specializing in Brazilian forró, Khalifa plays many styles of accordion music, piano/keyboard music, and even bass guitar, that are great for any celebration or event.
Khalifa began his performance career at age 11 in his hometown of Areia de Baraunas in Brazil. He soon became a respected musician playing the regional music of northeastern Brazil, and has worked with many great names of Brazilian music.
He is currently the accordionist and producer of the band Veesh Maria, which mixes Brazilian forró with the tunes of California, creating a unique new sound. He also frequently performs at weddings, birthday parties, and other celebrations, playing keyboard, accordion, or bass.
6 Reviews
Priscilla R. •
September 11, 2024
Khalifa & the other musicians made our event so special! They are all super talented and put on a great show for my corporate event. We have a pretty shy group of employees but Khalifa and the crew had us all dancing. Highly recommend!
Hired as:
Brazilian Entertainment
Brazilian Entertainment
Response from Khalifa:
Thank you so much, Priscilla! We had a blast playing for you all and so happy to hear you enjoyed it just as much as we did!
Sarah G. •
August 2, 2024
Khalifa was exactly the vibe we were hoping for! We were throwing a last-minute celebration for friends' engagement celebration. The Fiance is from Italy, so we wanted to add an Italian twist. Even though Khalifa plays all different kinds of music, he knew some Italian traditional songs...and also learned their favorite Luther Vandross song for us in just 1 day! Him and Amanda were great from booking all the way through, super communicative, early, professional, and best priced! I would highly recommend!!
Hired as:
Accordion Player
Accordion Player
Response from Khalifa:
Thank you so much, Sarah! Playing at your event was so special. Thanks so much for hiring us!
~Khalifa and Amanda
Amir R. •
October 22, 2023
Khalifa performed at my father’s birthday party and did a great job! He matched the vibe of the party comfortably and we were really happy with his performance!
Hired as:
Keyboard Player
Keyboard Player
Response from Khalifa:
Thank you so much, Amir! It was an honor to be a part of your family's celebration!
Mark A. C. •
September 11, 2023
Was excellent. That says it all
Hired as:
Keyboard Player
Keyboard Player
Response from Khalifa:
Hi Mark, Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a pleasure playing for you and your guests!
Karen S. •
August 13, 2023
Khalifa played gorgeous music, brought great energy, and was a complete gift to us and all gathered for our daughter's baby shower. he made the party special and we so appreciated his talent! Bravo!
Hired as:
Bossa Nova Band, Keyboard Player, Pianist
Bossa Nova Band, Keyboard Player, Pianist
Response from Khalifa:
Thank you so much for this kind review, Karen! It was a pleasure to play for you and your guests during your family's baby shower celebration!
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June 22, 2023
Khalifa performed as part of a band at a Brazilian event and the music was great! It was a great addition to the event, and his performance got people out of their seats and dancing.
Hired as:
Brazilian Entertainment, Accordion Player
Brazilian Entertainment, Accordion Player
Booking Info
Price Range: Generally $200 and up (per musician)
Gig Length: 10 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability insurance can be provided as needed, per event, and for an extra fee
What to Expect
Khalifa offers a wide repertoire of music, specializing in Brazilian music on the accordion, keyboard, piano, or bass guitar. He has experience at playing American, classical, and other types of music, and learns new styles easily.
He is also able to accompany other musicians or singers, and to contract other musicians as needed.
Sets can be just a single song or two, or longer performances to fill an entire evening.
About
Khalifa was born in the northeastern Brazilian state of Paraíba, where he started learning accordion at a young age. His first performance was at just 11 years old. He soon became an in-demand musician and has worked with many great names of Brazilian music. Since early 2022, he has performed across the Bay Area, throughout California, as well as Florida, New York, and elsewhere as a premiere Brazilian accordionist.
A skilled and talented musician, Khalifa offers performances playing accordion, piano, keyboard, and bass guitar.
Performances can be solo, or as part of a band / other musicians. He works with a network of skilled musicians including percussionists, guitarists, singers, and more.
Khalifa played keyboard at the opening reception of the APEC CEO Summit in San Francisco in November 2023 at the Asian Art Museum. Through Gig Salad inquiries, he has also played keyboard/piano throughout the Bay Area at birthday parties, wedding receptions, a Labor Day party, and even a baby shower. At these events, he plays jazz, MPB (Brazilian Pop Music), American pop songs, and more. He even takes song requests in advance of the event when you need that special song played.
He is currently the accordionist and producer of the San Francisco band Veesh Maria, which mixes Brazilian forró music with the tunes of California, creating a unique new sound. In addition, he is the musical director of the Brazilian community mass at St. John the Baptist Church in El Cerrito, CA, as well as the organist at Oakland Bible Church in Oakland, CA. He also performs frequently under his own musical project, Khalifa do Accordion, where he plays Brazilian tunes with a rotating cast of talented musicians.
Additional Booking Notes
Basic sound equipment can be provided for an additional fee.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| September 10, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
| September 04, 2024 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| August 01, 2024 • 7:30pm - 7:45pm | Bridal Shower |
| October 21, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
| September 04, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Dinner Party |
| August 12, 2023 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Baby Shower |
Set List
*Brazilian forró, sertanejo, samba, MPB, and more
*Arrangements of popular music
Influences & Inspiration
Much of his learning comes from Mestre Dominguinhos, one of the best accordionists on the planet, a reference as a musician and composer in Brazil. Another strong name that served as an inspiration is the eternal Luiz Gonzaga, called the King of Baiao by many.
Setup Requirements
Speaker and microphone (optional)
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