Hi!

is true tat Gente D Zona is going back to give a Show at Latin Fever on september 29th? If it is, please keep us posted, since in Montreal it was cancelled after 5 songs…

Gracias
Jessi

@admin

Thanks for the info!
We are many people of Montreal that wanna go back, but we do have to drive ’till there! So thank you to let us know as soon as you know! =)

Confirmed for WED night check the site .. Producer wrote t confirm
You should stay to come to Elito Friday as well!!

Hi,
There is a cuban event in the nuit blanche that was years ago and is still showing in your webside please update the events, this is about Cimarron singing in the ROM. Sadly many people got confused the funny thing is that somehow the event shows updated.
Thanks.

@maria
We passed on that “news” one day when we saw it posted a couple of other places … and realized it was wrong within about a day, and we took it down. If you can still see it somewhere here, please tell us the URL… it is should be hidden on our site.

I have heard a lot of people talk about Cola loca please can you tell me when is the next event going to take place with Cola loca group?
thanks

This is a great site for Cuban music lovers. So I take the change to advertise an 100% Cuban salsa festival with lots of workshops, live music, rueda de casino competition and more. Hope to see you guys there!

Fabrizio
http://www.diascubanos.com
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Born from pure passion, the festival “Dias Cubanos” is an annual international Cuban salsa event aiming to promote Cuban dances and Cuban culture in its completeness, flavor, colors, music and rhythms.

The “Dias Cubanos 2011” will offer you a memorable weekend with parties, shows, live music, large variety of workshops, highly specialized and internationally renowned teachers, a rueda de casino competition and much more.

Highlights

• More than 36 hours of workshops
• 10 internationally renowned dance teachers from Cuba, Italy, Sweden, Germany and The UK
• Great variety of workshops ranging from traditional Cuban dances, e.g. Cuban rumba, afro Cuban, cha cha cha and son to hits such as rueda de casino, cubatton, hip hop a lo cubano, kizomba, fusion rumba/belly dance and much more
• First ” Dias Cubanos” rueda de casino dance competition
• Three parties divided as “Welcome party” on Friday 24 during which the rueda de casino competition will take place, “Gala party” on Saturday 25 with dance shows, international DJs and live music with the “Kel Torres band” (Cuba/Germany) and “Goodbye party” on Sunday 26
• A beautiful all-in 4 stars hotel hosting the festival close to Amsterdam, Amsterdam Schiphol airport, Rotterdam and the north sea coast

Stay tuned for more info via this website and social networks. Should you wish to be added to our newsletter please send us an email to info@diascubanos.com.

Hasta Dias Cubanos!

@edward
Hi Edward, it’s a band from Cuba so they are not regulars in this area. If they come back to town, we’ll probably have the news here though!

Hi just a quick question, is it posible, or is there any ways, tha Los 4 (Los Salvajes) could come to toronto for a show??? just wonder if they would come,, thank…..

CeltFest Cuba , the caribbean celebration of music and dance that has migrated from the celtic nations of Europe to the New World takes place in Havana April 1-24 2011. Musicians of the celtic music diaspora are hosted by Galician and Asturian traditional musicians. Galicia and Asturias, the nations now part of Spain, are considered Celtic nations and the music of the gaita (Spanish bagpipe) has been part of the history of Cuba since the island’s colonization.

April 15- 24 (please excuse the typo)

Hello, I need to learn a Cuban accent. Does anyone know how I can find a Cuban speaker with a heavy accent (when speaking English)? I am willing to pay $20 for 1 hour.

Hi

I have recently begun Cuban Salsa classes and am LOVING it. I would love to go to Cuba to emerse myself in the dancing culture but I don’t have anyone to go with. Anyone know of a tour group that I could join that will be able to provide me with the best cuban salsa experience? Or any advise on places to stay in Havana where I could easily access the club scene?

Thanks

Alison

@Alison
2 annual tours from Toronto I know about. Unfortunately the the AfroLatino salsa dancing tour is just past. Soul Drums goes in May and features both percussion and dance instruction. Their dance classes will focus on the folkloric dances, orisha and rumba. rather than salsa.

Soul Drums
http://www.souldrums.com/retreats.asp

Afro Latino Dance Company
http://www.afrolatinodc.com/events.asp?show=34

Many people don’t wait for a tour group but go with a friend as you suggest. If you don’t run into those people so far, try coming to the Cuban Rueda de Casino classes at Babaluu in Yorkville, Toronto and make some friends among the nice people there. It is most Sunday nights at 8:30 PM, e.g. tonight! Somebody is always talking about their next trip to Cuba…

@Alison
Ritmacuba has been offering classes in Cuba for 28 years. Classes are top notch for beginners to pros in both music and dance. I have been twice (for percussion and singing) and I am their Canadian rep this year. We are close to closing enrolment but there is still some room especially for dancers. And, you will get to be part of a conga comparsa (type of group) officially invited by the city of Santiago to parade before the Carnaval judges! Truly, it’s a fantastic opportunity! Check out the website http://ritmacuba.thelivemusicreport.com/ Be sure to download the pdf for more info and email me at jh-canada@ritmacuba.com And look up the event page Ritmacuba in Facebook
Joyce

Hi there,
Just wanted to let you know that Cuban son group Los Caballeros Del Son are playing beautiful, warm traditional Cuban music this Saturday May 7 at The Sixth Gallery, which is located at 1642 Queen St. W. We play relaxing, sweet Cuban music in a mostly acoustic setting in the tradition of the great Cuban troubadours who frequent the Casas De La Trova in Cuba. The music of Ignacio Piniero, Miguel Matamoros, Compay Segundo, Sexteto Habanero, Cuarteto Patria, and some of our own originals in a very unique setting. The Sixth Gallery is an incredibly cool art gallery in the heart of Parkdale. Hope to see you there! $5 cover.

Lea artículo completo y fotos del evento.

http://asociacioncubanosjgg.blogspot.com/2011/05/rica-tarde-cubana-en-richmond-y-peter.html

We would like to invite you in Montreal this summer for this special event:
the Montreal afro cuban weeks
june 25th-july 9, 2011

Afro cuban dance lessons by Daisy Villalejo (CFNC)(see Daisy on youtube as she were in Toronto before!)
special 2 days children class (8-14)

traditionnal cuban percussion with Javier Campos Martinez (former Afrekete group leader)

A big afro cuban party: july 9th at the Lion d’OR, downtown Montreal with a show feituring the IluLadé ensemble: dance, songs, dance and many other surprices!

For more information please see the link below:
http:##on.fb.me#ilulade

or contact us: iluladegmail.com

Hi Jay,

Where else can we see you and the band play son?

Regards,

Mark

Hi,

I am wondering if you guys have any plans on bringing El Chacal I’m a huge fan of his music and would love to see him here in concert!

To all canadians out there who are married to a cuban, please go to facebook group “Married to a cuban” and join us for interested discussion and help each other. Our Quebec province group has nearly 230 members and we are very active. It is a great place to exchange tips on several subjects from marriage to immigration papers, travel info, notary, phone and cellular tips etc… Welcome !!

Where can I buy CDs of Gente De Zona and Clan 537 in Toronto? I am so in love with Cuban music and I am not even Cuban! Please anyone help!

hola!! eh escuchado que el Chacal viene a Toronto el 4 de diciembre?! cuando van a poner informaccion de ese evento? o si me pueden mandar un numero o una web para ir a reservar VIP porfavor!.
grasias.
x0x maidee.

@Sandra
i heard his coming next month

Hi! I’m looking for Cuban salsa parties/places to practice Cuban salsa in Toronto? Can you help?
Thanks a lot!

CUBATON November 19th @ 10pm at Bunda Lounge, 1108 Dundas Street W, Toronto! With DJ Bernal spinning the hottest reggaeton. Algo a lo Cubano, algo a lo rico rico!

Hi, just wanted to let your readers know that Los Caballeros Del Son will be performing beautiful Cuban son and guaracha at The Local pub, 396 Roncesvalles ave. on Thursday November 24 2011 at 10 p.m. Los Caballeros are fronted by tres player Jay Danley from Klave Y Kongo, Son Ache and Ladyson Y Articulo Vente. There is no cover as this is a pay what you can event, so please come and bring your friends and your dancing shoes!

@Mark
Hi Mark, just saw your note. We are playing on Thursday November 24 at The Local pub, 396 Roncesvalles ave., at 10 p.m. Our face book account is Los Caballeros Del Son.
See you at The Local!

ALEX CUBA AT THE RED ZONE

The Red Zone is a hip, intimate arts series where arts, culture, enterprise and ideas connect. Anything can happen in the Red Zone.

With a special solo appearance by Latin Grammy winner Alex Cuba plus a dance excerpt by New York City-based Javier Dzul.

TIFF Lightbox – Bell Blue Room, 350 King Street West (King & John)
December 8, 2011 from 6pm – 9pm, $25.

First come, first serve

Mix & mingle at 6pm, light refreshments
Showtime: 7pm

RED SKY: Internationally renowned for its artistry and innovation, Red Sky is Canada’s leading company of world Indigenous performance in dance, theatre and music.

ALEX CUBA: With a heart as big as his retro ‘fro’, Alex Cuba’s trademark sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and rock chords cut through cultural barriers like a machete through sugarcane. He won a Latin Grammy Award in 2010 for Best New Artist and was nominated for Best Latin Pop album at the 2011 Grammy Awards.

JAVIER DZUL: New York City-based Javier Dzul fuses Indigenous pre-Hispanic ritual and mythology in dance with the undulant muscularity of a jaguar.

Listen to the music of Alex Cuba by clicking HERE .

Come and join us for some beautiful traditional Cuban music every Wednesday in February at The Local Pub (396 Roncesvalles) with Toronto’s finest Cuban group Los Caballeros Del Son. Sweet, gentle acoustic sounds perfect for dancing or listening in a great, hip downtown spot! pay what you can cover, starts at 10 p.m.

I heard that Osmani Garcia will be at Latin Fever in the early part of February. Is this true? If yes, which dates? I cannot seem to find exact information.

Gracias