San Francisco band Rupa & the April Fishes is likely to baffle initial listeners with their multilingual, genre-defying musical experience. Yes, they're from the Bay Area, and all of their musicians are U.S.-born. Combining elements of French pop, gypsy and folk music, Rupa and her fishes explore a wide rang of musical territory with the simple aim of love and fun. Noted for their live performances in particular, the group commands a passionate, devoted following both in the Bay and around the world.
