Welcome to the Cardiff-By-The-Sea Music and Arts Salon – December 14th, 2025

Eileen and Myla Wingard, the mother/daughter classical music duo bring so much heritage, violin, symphony orchestra and music education to the salon. Eileen at the age of 96 still performs and presents talks about the violin and the performers she has played with over her career.
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An ensemble of 12- and 13-year old dancers from the Performing Arts Workshop (P.A.W.) in Encinitas will take to the living room floor/stage at the December salon. Thanks to Emily Miller, the Director of the nonprofit Performing Arts Workshop for inviting the students to perform at the salon. Cardiff-By-The-Sea Music and Arts salon, through Encinitas Friends of the Arts, will make a donation to P.A.W. in memory and honor of the Emery Chalekian.
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Yale Strom is a pioneer among revivalists in conducting extensive field research in Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans among the Jewish and Roma communities.  Initially, his work focused primarily on the use and performance of klezmer music among these two groups.  Gradually, his focus increased to examining all aspects of their culture, from post-World War II to the present.  From more than 3 decades and 75 such research expeditions, Strom has become the world’s leading ethnographer-artist of klezmer music and history. 
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Phineas Leevy backed into performing after relocating to San Diego from the New York metropolitan area.  Dave Millard, a San Diego luthier asked him to sing at church.  His performance was warmly received.
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Family harmonies and creative arrangements are the hallmarks of the  Benedetti Trio. Fred Benedetti, whose guitar playing has taken him to  international venues with the likes of Dave Brubeck and Luciano  Pavarotti joins his two vocalist daughters Regina and Julia. Together,  the Benedetti’s cover a wide variety of musical genres – from the late  60’s to the present day. In addition, Fred steps out to play fiery and  impassioned solo guitar works to round out an inspiring evening of  music.
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Kela Sako is a passionate and dynamic musician, lyricist, and vocalist whose work blends intricate, personal storytelling with a deep sense of vulnerability and spirituality. Signed by Pacific Records in 2022, Kela debuted into the music world releasing four singles with the label while continuing to build loyal following. Her upcoming album “Speed Bumps”, is set to drop on December 27th, featuring Sandollar on the title track.
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Much has been written about Peter Sprague. My take on him, besides being a world-class jazz guitarist, is that is a caring, giving, supportive human being. I am personally grateful to Peter for encouraging me to establish the Cardiff-By-The-Sea Music and Arts salon to North County San Diego. When I initially and timidly approached him to share my fledgling idea a year prior to the inaugural salon, his eyes lit up. I believe that he saw the possibility of building community around music and the arts in north county before I did – and I felt that he believed in me and my vison and dream. – Hillel Katzeff, Founder, Host and Curator Cardiff-By-The-Sea Music and Arts Salon, 2025.
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