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December 27th, 2009

We don’t find out about things by magic ya know… Please do talk to us! …

Especially if there’s something coming up, related to celebrating Cuban culture in Toronto!

Send email to: webmaster@cubaintoronto.com.  Alternate address: cubaintoronto@yahoo.com

  1. February 18th, 2009 at 07:29 | #1

    I am the owner of Tango Cafe Dance Studio Corp. We have a rueda weekend workshop for the weekend of march 21st, with Orquesta Antonetti finishing it up on Saturday Night. This would be a great opportunity to get our communities together. Please check our web site. The instructor is from Salsamania in Tampa. Please call the studio, we would love for you to be there and your students. We have made arrangements with Holiday Inn Express for those that are coming in from out of town. The workshop is reasonable and we can show how Casino Rueda is alive and well in Rochester New York. The studio number is 585-271-4930.

  2. April 9th, 2009 at 18:24 | #2

    Saturday May 02, The Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave… Alexis Valdes Comedian, Author, Singer.. A Great Artist… do not miss it!. Tickets on sale at Hispanic Bussiness, ticketmaster.ca, themusichall.ca,
    416 249-7594… 416 646 0890… 1 866 999 0299… Call Now!!!

  3. June 20th, 2009 at 17:10 | #3

    One of the best dancer of afro cuban dance, Chiquitico Dixon will be in Montreal…not far from Toronto!! for a special intensive 3 days masterclass of afro cuban dance: July 31th, august 1-2, 2009
    10 hours of pure afro cuban culture:
    Yoruba, Arara, Congo and on sunday, Rumba
    You’ll learn to dance, recognize the rythm, sing…do all this in one weekend!
    Chiquitico Dixon, an ex-soloist of the “Conjunto folklorico nacional de Cuba” along with Daisy Villalejo, have the reputation of being one of the best! Don’t miss this opportunity of learning with a grewat expert!
    For more information, prices and location, lodging help please contact the IluLadé school of percussion at: ilulade@gmail.com

  4. July 1st, 2009 at 16:41 | #4

    There is a BRAND NEW Cuban son montuno group in Toronto, and we have a regular weekly gig that is just heating up this summer! The group is called Los Caballeros Del Son (featuring ex-Klave Y Kongo, Son Ache and Lady Son Y Articulo Viente tres player Jay Danley) and the venue is called “Touche”, located at 669 College Street. We are there every Thursday night at 9:30 p.m.
    The sounds are beautiful and there is plenty of room for dancing!

  5. Hamid
    July 15th, 2009 at 16:28 | #5

    Hi , i need some information about living in Cuba. i am going to spend winter times in Cuba, i need to have some information about cost of living and renting a house in small lake city in Cuba. i need your community address in Toronto and your phone No. to make an appointment to take to some body in your community in Toronto.
    your reply would be appreciated.
    truly yours.
    Hamid.

  6. admin
    July 16th, 2009 at 08:50 | #6

    @Hamid
    Hamid, I suggest you look at these places where you might find more people interested in the same thing:

    http://debbiesreviews.proboards.com/index.cgi? go to the Cuba section.

    http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forum.jspa?forumID=14

    http://www.cuba-junky.com/

  7. August 3rd, 2009 at 14:29 | #7

    I am offering lessons on the tres guitarra. I have been playing professionally for over 15 years and have played with Eliades Ochoa, Compay Segundo, Jane Bunnett and Hilario Duran, and was a founding member of both Klave Y Kongo and Son Ache. I was also a member of Lady Son Y Articulo Viente.
    I will teach you basic rhythms, improvising, theory and history of Son Cubano.
    Lessons are $60.00 an hour or 4 lessons for $200.00.
    Please contact me at my email address: jasondanleyca@yahoo.ca

  8. August 4th, 2009 at 16:54 | #8

    Hi
    My anme is Franz, i’m the online editor of Planet Timba
    i’ve just noticed you are linking to me, Thanks !
    i would like to place your banner in our site
    would be nice if you send us your banner
    i will place it as soon as possible
    thanks for all
    regards
    Franz

  9. Majo
    August 11th, 2009 at 17:16 | #9

    I’m interested in buying the CD by Cafe Cubano. I saw them at the Latin Fest in North York at Mel Lastman Square and they are awesome!! Is available On-Line or any record store? Thx.

  10. August 11th, 2009 at 23:06 | #10

    When is the Cuban festival in October in Toronto

  11. admin
    August 12th, 2009 at 10:28 | #11

    @Daiana

    We have a big concert night with Pupy y Los Que Son, Son… and Candidó Fabré… Oct 23.

    The event page is here (Facebook).
    Pupy/Candidó

    We will post more here on this site as well…

  12. August 21st, 2009 at 08:03 | #12

    Hi Sopie… As per you suggestion, just dropping you a “Hi” and this message, to give you my email address… Again, I look forward to seeing the little video bit you took of me on the PEI ferry, and if it turned out okay, I’ll be adding it to my site for a little promo clip… I hope you’re enjoying our Mizzen Men CD’s, and it was a pleasure meeting you… All the best in your future endeavours…

    Wayne…

  13. August 26th, 2009 at 13:55 | #13

    @Majo
    Sorry Majo, couldn’t turn up anything. There was a CD sampler you could buy at one time, but I guess it’s not in distribution.

  14. Dana
    September 15th, 2009 at 10:54 | #14

    Been hearing rumors that the willy chirino concert is cancelled, any news on that?

  15. admin
    September 15th, 2009 at 15:51 | #15

    http://www.sound-academy.com/events/show/317 today, Sound Academy website says it is cancelled.

  16. yu
    October 4th, 2009 at 18:49 | #16

    me gustaria saber si leoni torres viene a toronto.este año 2009

  17. Annette
    October 5th, 2009 at 10:49 | #18

    FYI – Great group TIEMPO LIBRE coming in February to the Royal Conservatory of Music – after party w/Billy Bryans

    http://performance.rcmusic.ca/performance/index/year/2010/month/02/day/20/time/2000/venue/koerner

    Quote from the program:
    “This two-time Grammy-nominated timba band from Cuba delivers high-energy party music with rapid-fire lyrics, timba rhythms, and a full horn section – irresistibly danceable! “Their new CD, Bach in Havana, blends Bach melodies from pieces such as the Mass in B Minor and the Well-Tempered Clavier with infectious Cuban rhythms including the cha-cha-cha, the son and the danzon.” (NPR Music) “

  18. yu
    October 5th, 2009 at 19:52 | #19

    @admin
    gracias por la informacion. sabes si vuelve o donde puedo encontrar informacion de cuando vuelve a canada.

    • admin
      October 5th, 2009 at 21:43 | #20

      Disculpe, no se … pero tal vez en un año o dos ! Puedes usar Cubaintoronto.com… tendremos las noticias !

  19. C. Rowley
    October 24th, 2009 at 17:47 | #21

    I would like to know if the Bikes for Cuba program is still going on. Please give me more information about it. Or a link if it’s not connected to you anymore. Thank you. C. Rowley

  20. admin
    October 24th, 2009 at 22:48 | #22

    @C. Rowley
    We are not officially related to the group that sends bikes to Cuba.
    The program called “Recycle Your Bicycle” has apparently been suspended due to problems finding storage space. You could keep an eye on their website, try the contact info for more information:
    http://recycleyourbicycle.com

  21. November 18th, 2009 at 12:28 | #23

    On Friday November 20th Toronto’s newest Son Montuno group “Los Caballeros Del Son” will be playing a dynamite gig at Zemra bar and lounge (778 St. Clair Avenue west). Come join us for the sounds of the golden age of cuban music. Songs by Miguel Matamoros, Ignacio Piniero, Duo Los Compadres, Cuarteto Patria, Arsenio Rodriguez, etc., performed by some of the finest players in Toronto including tres guitarra player Jay Danley(ex-Klave Y Kongo, Son Ache). No Cover.

  22. Stephanie MacDonald
    November 20th, 2009 at 11:12 | #24

    Hi Everyone,
    I am very interested in hiring a traditional Cuban trio or quartet for our upcoming wedding (June 23rd/2010) in Mississauga. We are looking for a group to play for about 2-3 hours at the reception as people arrive and during dinner.

    I don’t where to start, but I am very interested to hearing people’s suggestions. Thanks so much in advance. I want to bring the flavor of Cuba that I love so much to our special event.

    smacd84@gmail.com if you have any suggestions in the Toronto area!

    gracias!!

  23. admin
    November 21st, 2009 at 20:20 | #25

    @Stephanie MacDonald
    Hi Stephanie, one of the stalwarts I could suggest… is Joaquin Hidalgo, and the others associated with him at http://www.rumberos.ca, you can contact them via that site.

  24. Stephanie
    November 22nd, 2009 at 16:02 | #26

    @admin
    Thanks so much!

    Do you know how to contact Lady Son?
    I loved her music on her myspace page but I can’t figure out how to reach her…. thanks again!

  25. admin
    November 24th, 2009 at 11:13 | #27

    @Stephanie
    Well I guess we don’t know more than you Stephanie. But her name is Yeti Ajasin, that might help find her if she is listed in directories. Or, we all know how to contact Lula Lounge (ask for Tracy)… she’s there often, maybe they can help.

  26. December 9th, 2009 at 15:54 | #28

    Does anybody paid attention to the group Havana Express?
    Featuring Rojitas, Graciela, Mariano and Kiki Great for any event.
    check us out at Brasa Brasilian Steak House at the Hilton Hotel in Niagara Falls this friday night or at Sky Ranch restaurant in Toronto Saturday night.
    See you there

  27. Chara
    January 7th, 2010 at 17:01 | #29

    Hello All,

    I am looking to purchase a M-26-7 (Julio 26) flag in toronto, does anyone know where I could find one?

    Thanks

  28. January 13th, 2010 at 17:08 | #30

    Hi, I’m a Toronto yuma that’s been dragged into the music business, I signed up (adopted?) a boy band in Habana reformed from the old KlanDestino, I put their music up on CD Baby.com and they’ve submarketed to iTunes. New website at http://www.perrosalvajemusica.com Anyone interested in bringing them to Toronto for a show? They’ve never been outide of Cuba. I’ve got connections to two other future superstars too, a rapero and a bachatera (yeah, bachata in Cuba, first time for me too)

  29. J.Verdi
    January 15th, 2010 at 19:52 | #31

    Hi, I’m a student at a recording academy in Toronto. I am offering FREE studio time for any latin bands out there who are serious and dedicated. for more information email me at verdi_one@hotmail.com
    Thanks

  30. Silvana
    March 9th, 2010 at 23:26 | #32

    Hi!!
    I’m going to Cuba in two weeks and I was hoping that someone could tell me where the party is on tuesday night in Havana?
    I don’t want to waste a night going from place to place to figure it out so if someone could give me a few options of what clubs are good, I would REALLY appreciate it!
    Also.. if you have ANY word on Charanga being somewhere/ANYWHERE in Havana during the last week of March – PLEASE POST IT!!!! Thank you!
    I’m going to see them when they come to Toronto in April, but nothing would beat seeing them in their own home!
    THANK YOU for any help!
    Besos.
    Hola!!
    Me gustaria saber donde salir a bailar en Havana los martes? Voy por una semana al fin de mes y me gustaria tener una idea de donde ir y no perder la noche en taxis llendo de un lado a otro!
    Y si saben algo de Charanga en Cuba la ultima semana de Marzo, porfavor me pueden informar aca? Muchas gracias!!!!
    Besos.

    • admin
      March 10th, 2010 at 13:11 | #33

      Hi Silvana… the scene changes a lot in Havana.

      Havana is a step back in time compared to the rest of the world. There was a time when in North America 50-60 years back, when only the few with money to burn regularly go to clubs to dance. Still the best parties for most Cubans, are house parties and street parties.

      But the tourists, and the locals with money, do party any night in Havana. Yemaya from Australia is the best info source.

      When I was there a few years in a row… Tuesday was the most awkward night of the week to find out what’s happening at most of the clubs, including Casa de la Musica downtown and Miramar. It was basically the first night of the week and negotation was still in progress, I had to actually go to the clubs in the afternoon and hope the schedule was posted for the evening. Or if the matinee was one I wanted to see…

      Check Yemeya’s article for details, but Canal Cubno is one of the longest running info sources,

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