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Majestic Tropical Carnival – Apr 21

April 2nd, 2012
Apr
21
8:00 pm

On behalf of Daniel Morano de La Guia Hispana… here’s information about the Majestic Tropical Carnival on April 21, 2012 at 8 pm… at the Ukrainian Hall in Toronto.

Majestic Tropical Carnival
Presentación especial de Yeyo Vargas, del programa de Alexis Valdés

Sábado 21 de abril, 2012

Ukrainian Hall
85 Christie Street (al norte de Bloor)


Invitados especiales:

  • Avana
  • Eri White
  • Hector Hernández
  • Presentación estelar deYeyo Vargas, el humorista número 1 del programa de Alexis Valdés

Tickets: $25 adelantado, $30 en la puerta.

Más información: (416)418-4725


Venta de Entradas:

TORONTO

La Cubanita Restaurante
9 Milvan Dr. Tel. 416-849-9766

Cellular Pro
1740 Jane St. Tel 416-249-7200

Toronto Latino
1786 Eglinton Ave. W. Tel 416-781-0919

MISSISSAUGA

Cafe Latino
3038 Hurontario St. Tel. 905-949-8447

Fanery’s Convenience
3085 Hurontario St. Unit 9 Tel. 905-272-9257

BRAMPTON

La Favorita
18 Queen St. W. Tel. 905-845-9262

Editorial comment: we have received criticism of the poster for this event… and have to agree: the use of black-face can’t be accepted as simple cultural difference.   It is actually offensive by normal North American standards.   We are relaying the news as it is… but with our comments.

Blackface is never OKAY.

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Pupy and his new CD – Sat May 19 2012 – Phoenix – Toronto

March 30th, 2012

Wait… maybe this is the best song on the new CD… hard to decide!

Doesn’t matter which one you like best, just don’t miss the show

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Tipica Toronto – Fri Apr 20 at Lula Lounge

March 30th, 2012
Apr
20
8:00 pm

JORGE MAZA Y LA TIPICA TORONTO: 10:30 PM
Combining the sound of the tres guitar with two violins and a cello in a style known as charanga francesca, Tipica Toronto perform a salsa-based repertoire that reflects the grand continuum of Cuban dance music that has evolved since the 1950s.

Translation: you want to hear the jump of Aragon at their “jumpingest”…  this is the band in Toronto.

JORGE MAZA Y LA TIPICA TORONTO: 10:30 PM

ALITHEA CAMERON – 8PM

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Cafe Cubano Lula – Apr 27

March 30th, 2012
Apr
27
8:00 pm

FRIDAY SALSA DANCE PARTY
Join us our weekly tropical dance party with salsa lesson, live band and DJ spinning the hottest dance floor-friendly salsa, bachata, reggaeton and top 40 hits. Cover is just $15 at the door or book a table for our dinner special (starting at $49 plus tax and tip). The admission price includes our 9PM beginner dance lesson which is followed dancing all night long!

DINNER & SHOW SPECIAL

Arrive early and enjoy Lula’s famous dinner and show package. The three course prix fixe special includes choice of appetizer, main, and dessert as well as the dance lesson and all entertainment. Starting at just $49 per person, the dinner special guarantees seating for the whole evening. Perfect for a small intimate dinner or large parties! Check out Lula’s distinctive tropical fusion menu here.

BEGINNER DANCE LESSON – 9PM
You don’t need a partner to enjoy our beginner salsa lesson! Featuring Toronto’s top instructors, the class will lead beginners through the salsa basics while more experienced dancers warm up for the best salsa party in town. Popular salsa instructor Vladimir is back.

CAFE CUBANO: 10PM
With their potent blend of dance floor friendly salsa and high-energy showmanship, Cafe Cubano evoke the spirit of the legendary dance clubs of Havana. Drawing on the skills of three of Toronto’s most accomplished frontmen (vocalists Yani Borrell, Alberto Alberto and Angel Luis Marquez) and lead by music director/pianist Jorge Betancourt, the band features some of Toronto’s finest musicians from such famous Cuban groups as Adalberto Alvarez y su Son and Cubanisimo.

DJ SUAVE: ALL NIGHT!

Door time: 7PM
Dance Lesson:
9PM with Vladimir
Live Band: Café Cubano @10PM
Admission:
$15, Dinner special starting at $49 includes cover
Reserve for dinner:
416-588-0307 or reserve@lula.ca

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Pupy y Los que Son, Son – buy tickets online now !

March 26th, 2012
May
19
9:00 pm

Click here to buy your tickets, and start planning your night … Saturday May 19 2012 , the only place to be in Toronto is the  Phoenix Concert Theatre, where Cuba’s premier dance band is doing it Cuban style… Pupy y Los que Son, Son.

18 of the worlds best dance band musicians… 2 superstars of the Cuban timba world… extra performances…

See all the details… posters… PayPal link

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Havana Nights at Lambadina – Sat APRIL 14

March 18th, 2012
Mar
24
9:00 pm

Havana Nights Saturday night at Lambadina Lounge!!!

Saturday, April 14, 2012, 9:00pm until 2:00am.
Casineros Unidos presents…

HAVANA NIGHTS SALSA PARTY AT LAMBADINA LOUNGE!!!

Due to popular demand, Lambadina Lounge is once again hosting our Havana Nights salsa party at 875 Bloor Street West, on the corner of Bloor and Ossington (right at Ossington Station) Saturday March 24 from 9PM-2AM.

Check out this great venue at www.lambadinalounge.com

  • - your favourite DJ BERNAL will be back from Cuba spinning the best in timba, salsa, reggaeton and more
  • - drink specials all night
  • -One more special raffle to win tickets to the Cuban Super Salsa Concert of the Year with Pupy y Los Que Son Son Saturday May 19th at the Phoenix Concert Theatre
  • Last chance to get tickets at earlybird price!

Door at 9PM. $5 before 10PM. $10 cover after 10PM.

Info:
havananights.TO@gmail.com
facebook.com/havananights.TO
havananights-toronto.blogspot.com

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La Colmenita, childrens show from Cuba – Royal Theatre, Apr 19 & 21

March 18th, 2012

Thursday and Saturday.  NOTE: Saturday is SOLD OUT

More info about La Colmenita

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Yosvani Castañeda – Violinist Extraordinaire, Toronto resident

March 18th, 2012

There’s a nice tribute to Yosvani, who we see with many of the Cuban and Latin bands around town.  Yosvani was once a member of popular Cuban band Bamboleo.  This is on the occasion of Yosvani’s assistance in a charitable event for Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada.  From that site:

Originating from the island of Cuba, Yosvani Castañeda was just 7 years old when he first picked up the Violin. Classically trained at the Amadeo Roldan Conservatory in Havana, Yosvani’s talent as a Violinist has taken him around the world. Yosvani has an affinity for bringing together urban and classical sounds, which speaks to his multifaceted skill as a Musician. In his spare time, Yosvani offers private music lessons to children. “I think that one thing missing from today’s generation is live music, I want to inspire young people to pick up an instrument, and show how it can be incorporated into popular genres.”

And in case you missed it, click here to see the amazing talent in action!

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Pupy’s new song Loco con una Moto, on stage May 19

March 17th, 2012

Another song from the new CD Pupy will be performing from… May 19, Phoenix Concert Theatre… details soon.

Here’s Loco con una Moto… watch Havana dancing in the street to this great song.

And on May 19… come and be a “loco sin papeles” with the rest of us ;-)

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Fri Apr 13, Lula has Son Ache + Roland Hunter’s ‘Toronteros’

March 16th, 2012
Apr
13
8:00 pm

8 PM = Latin jazz guitarist Roland Hunter + band

Toronto-based jazz guitarist Roland Hunter launches his new CD Toronteros with an all-star latin jazz line up featuring Ali Berkok, Mario Allende,Jalidan Ruiz, Reimundo Sosa and Roberto Riverón.

10:30 PM = Son Aché

One of Toronto’s most popular Cuban music groups, Son Ache, performs their patented blend of high-energy son montuno that has been packing dance-floors for many years. One of Toronto’s most popular Cuban music groups, Son Ache performs their patented blend of high-energy son montuno that has been packing dance-floors for years.

Cuban-style dance master Vladimir is booked for the lesson, just before Son Aché takes the stage.

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