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Auxilio… ! Elito Revé y su Charangón !  Producing great music and stars since 1956…  Juan Formell,  Pupy Pedroso began here.  “Mi Salsa Tiene Sandunga” was the dance anthem of Cuba 20 years ago.  Today a top band still with hit “Fresquecito“.  (press release)  Tickets  (earlybird price til SEPT 6 2010) at  torontohispano.com

ELITO REVÉ – Fri Oct 1, 2010, Courthouse, 57 Adelaide E. Toronto

EXCITING partnership between OKOKAN and SMALLWORLD MUSIC
Elito Reve will be part of the exciting Smallworld music festival and the semana dela cultura cubana!

AND… top international stars of Cuban dance music since 1969, Los Van Van come for their 6th visit to Toronto. They tour the world, and fans of all backgrounds, all ages, come to listen, dance, and sing all their hits new and old.

VAN VAN – Sat Nov 27, 2010, Sound Academy, 11 Polson St, Toronto

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Glenda del E’s CD Media Release

FREE-NO COVER

DATE: September 23, 2010
DOORS: 7:30PM
WHERE: The MOD Club Theatre
SHOW: 8PM

Glenda del E’s Q-ban MIXOLOGY blends funk beats, Q-ban soul, classical and world sounds.

HONORABLE MENTION INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION ’08 USA MAYOR’S AWARD RBC ‘08, Emerging Talent Finalist, and BEST NEW TALENT LATIN AMERICAN ACHIEVEMENT ‘03 Award-winning Glenda del Monte Escalante’s Qban Mixology CD Release Concert Debut, at the Mod Club Theatre, on Thursday September 23, 2010 at 8:30pm.

Glenda’s original songs…she’ll play piano…sing…and play a surprise instrument!!!
Band line up:

and some other surprises!!!

Cuban Pianist-singer-songwriter Glenda del E gives Cuban music a fresh new take with her exceptional musicality, her piano and her voice… “This is not only about her original compositions and arrangements, but also about producer Dave Gray’s magic touch, the gift of talented musicians and a family legacy.”

“Q-ban Mixology” evolved from Glenda’s trademark, positive and inspiring lyrics and melodies for all ages, pop-soul hooks and funk-jazz influenced arrangements defy generally held notions of what Cuban music is and defines her truly unique, genuine and her real sound.

Her music reflects what she is: A strong academic trained musician transcending frontiers and a role model for future generations.

Background on GLENDA DEL E

From her earliest years in Havana, Cuba, Glenda was immersed in music. Her extraordinary work ethic and dedication to her craft has beeninstrumental in her development as an artist. In a short period of time, she has built an impressive musical resume, winning various
competitions in her home town and being awarded scholarships from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto as well as the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto and York University.

Being open to a wide array of musical influences, which range from classical piano to Cuban folklore to hip-hop, R&B and jazz,
Glenda has managed to establish herself as an extremely talented and versatile musician amongst diverse music circles in Canada.

Glenda is the ideal representation of a young adult making outstanding contributions to the development of the Latin American community of Canada.

“Glenda is a vibrant pianist-singer and like most Cubans plays with passion. Catch this multi-talented young lady when you get
the chance” – Dave Milbourne – Toronto Jazz Magazine

Glenda del E has emerged into one of “Toronto’s finest pianists” - Billy Bryans – Mr. Bryans Blog

Media Contact: Mireya Escalante (LATIN ST. Music)
11 Weston Rd.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
(416) 767-7821
latinstreet@rogers.com

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423 College st. Toronto September 12 at 7 PM
Cuban show at Plaza Flamingo next September 12th starting at 7pm. Join us for some Sexy Salsa, Conga, Rumba and more. Featuring amazing local talent! Hosted by Arturo García. All-you-can-eat dinner/buffet show and dance for $29.95 OR $14.95 (show)

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This Cuban painter and cartoonist is opening his first Canadian exhibit at York University.

Title of the Show:
Irreversible Time

The process of my creation is based on the same principals in which
surrealist art is founded ever since its inception. With my art, in
either of its forms, be it fine art or literary, I strive to convey
the rationalized corrections of the being. I present them in a subtle
manner and with symbolic images to express my emotions as a human being.
… Read more…

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A NON-Cuban .. but excellent event to recommend:

Brazilians in Toronto are getting ready to host the largest free Brazilian Event in Canada, and everyone is invited. The 2nd Annual Brazilian Day Canada will take place on September 5th and 6th, 2010 at Yonge-Dundas Square. The two day festival that will culminate in a free concert featuring Brazilian superstar Ivete Sangalo and a host of local Brazilian and Canadian musicians.

Festival Highlights:

Date and Time:                    Sunday September 5,   1pm to 6pm
Venue:                                    Yonge-Dundas Square
Event:                                     Official Kick off and Showcase of Brazilian Culture
Try Brazil’s national dish Feijoada. Listen to Toronto’s best samba drummers, learn to samba, try on elaborate costumes.

Date and Time:                    Monday September 6,   2pm to 1am
Event:  Brazilian Day Canada Festival Concert (2pm to 8pm)
Venue:  Yonge-Dundas Square & Yonge Street closed between Dundas St. and Shuter St.from10am to 11pm
Performances by Ivete Sangalo, Hosted by Serginho Groisman.

Other performers include Aline Morales, Maracatu Baque de Bamba, The Samba Connection, Cibelle Iglesias, Marcelo Neves, Jack October & Friends, José Paulo, Batucada Carioca, Capoeira Camara.

Date and Time: Brazilian Day Canada Official After Party (8pm to 1am)
Venue:  Hard Rock Café, 279 Yonge Street
Featuring top Brazilian DJs- DJ Dave and DJ Erv Master

Ivete Sangalo is one of the most popular and best selling Brazilian female singers to date. She has sold over 12 million albums worldwide, is the recipient of a Latin Grammy Award and many other international awards.  Most recently Sangalo performed on Beyonce’s Brazilian tour. Ivete Sangalo is a charismatic, energetic performer; her high energy concerts are legendary and boast elaborate sets, 12 piece band, dancers, and beautiful costumes. U2’s Bono told a Brazilian daily paper that Ivete is one of his favourite singers, “I think she is a great star and she should be a great star throughout the whole world. She has an interesting combination of charisma and intelligence. That is a great combination: body, mind and soul. When you take those three together and add rhythm, that’s Ivete!”

The multicultural celebration will be hosted by Globo Television star, Serginho Groisman. A well loved TV personality, Groisman hosts one of the most popular shows in Brazil “Alta Horas.”

Last year over 30, 000 people attended the first Brazilian Day Canada, the Yonge and Dundas area was a sea of green and yellow, as Torontonians came out in full force in the colours of the Brazilian flag. Brazilian Day is an international celebration of Brazilian culture, sponsored by Globo Television International it is produced locally by Canada’s largest Brazilian Newspaper, Brasil News.  Rogers is a presenting sponsor of Brazilian Day Canada again this year and OMNI is the Canadian media sponsor.  Toronto is the only Canadian stop on the party that will make its way around the globe; celebrations will take place in Luanda, London, Tokyo, New York and Miami.

For more information visit www.braziliandaycanada.ca

To arrange an interview with local performers, a representative from Brazilian Day Canada, for media accreditation or further information:  Raine Liliefeldt, Media Relations 416-438-4298/ 416-319-6107

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Update August 23, 2010. Small World Music, co-sponsors of the Elito Reve concert, have ticket purchase available online for their entire Small World Music series, including Elito.

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Click here for a map to the location

Public Parking is available just west of the Palais Royale.

It’s a quick 5 minute walk to the Boulevard Club.

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Few Cuban expatriates are missed in their home country as much as Toronto’s Hilario Durán.

One of the most important contemporary Cuban pianists and arrangers today, the Juno award-winner brings his latin jazz trio to Lula Lounge for two nights – Sept 18 and 25. Featuring Mark Kelso on drums and Roberto Occhipinti on bass.

“Motion” is the exciting new release by the Hilario Durán Trio, feat…uring Roberto Occhipinti on bass, and Mark Kelso on drums. High quality mp3s are available for download. Please visit Alma Records for ordering instructions.

Hilario Durán is ranked among the greats. His Latin Jazz Big Band album, “From The Heart”, featuring Paquito D’Rivera, was nominated for a Grammy in 2007, and won a Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year Juno Award. He has collected three Juno awards (his second on the day he became a Canadian citizen) and over a dozen National Jazz Awards. Hilario was also honoured with the prestigious Chico O’Farrill life time achievement award in Miami.

The Hilario Durán Trio, featuring Hilario and two of Canada’s finest jazz musicians, Roberto Occhipinti on bass and Mark Kelso on drums, will be touring Canada, the US and Internationally in 2010 in support of their new exciting Alma Records release, “Motion”.

Door time: 7PM
Show start time: 8PM
Admission: $10
$44 dinner and concert special

Green P Parking @ 9 Bonar Place

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Gilles Peterson presents Havana CulturaThe Giles Peterson show in Toronto is SOLD OUT ! online anyway .This show is featuring Pianist Roberto Fonseca, Ogguere, Danay , DJ Jason and more . Shows that sell out happen when capacity is limited and the talent is exceptional . Our recommendation is to show up at The Great Hall 1087 Queen st West anyway later in the evening or night. Once the media and invited guests leave there is a chance you may get in for the second or third set so  DON’T DESPAIR . In the meantime n enjoy the area and the Havana Cultura atmosphere up and down OSSINGTON street  : Elmer Ferrer is at The Painted Lady , Orlando Cardoso at Watusi … etc.. Don’t forget this week-end : The shops at Don Mills festival; Rumba at Latinada with Bata Ire tomorrow afternoon and always something good Saturday nights at LULA

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Salsa In The City Square – Toronto-Cuba Friendship Day

Salsa in the City Square

(the 15^th Toronto-Cuba Friendship Day)

Saturday -  28 August/10  -  1:00pm – 8:00pm

FREE ADMISSION

Nathan Phillips Square – Toronto City Hall

100 Queen St West at Bay

Three Cuban bands and Salsa dance lessons

Cuban food /Beer Garden / display and info tables

Organized by the CCFA Toronto

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Here’s the Revé promotional flyer… thanks to George Khayat (untitled art).  Click for large size !

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