You can’t only think of the big show, and the after-parties.

Don’t forget about the PRE-PARTY.

Location: Lambadina Lounge, 875 Bloor Street West, on the corner of Bloor and Ossington (Right at Ossington Station)

Cover: $5 before 10PM and $10 after 10PM

Aqui el que baila gana!! Come and join us for the hottest salsa event in town!!

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“Orishas” : Workshops on Afro-Cuban Culture and Santeria (Part II)

Friday at 7:00pm until Saturday at 10:00pm

Accents on Eglinton Bookstore, 1790 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, phone: 647-352-8558.

Áccents Bookstore is pleased to present

“Orishas”
Workshops on Afro-Cuban Culture and Santeria (Part II)
with Babalawos, Santeros, Musicians, Dancers and Writers

May 4, 11, 17, 25 and 26, 2012

First Session (May 4, 2012 @ 7:00pm): “Africa and the Orishas in Cuba” (Facilitator: Abubacar Fofana, Researcher, York University)

Second Session (May 11, 2012 @ 7:00pm): “Oshun” (Facilitators: Carlos Gardo (Babalawo), Julio Rigores (Practioner of Elegua), Consuelo Herrera (Afro-Cuban Dance Instructor and Practioner of Oshun) and Reimundo Sosa (Afro-Cuban Percussion Instructor and Practioner of Oshun). Special Event for Mother’s Day.

Third Session (May17, 2012 @ 7:00pm): Book Club: “The Accidental Santera by Irete Lazo” (Facilitator: Tricia Thomas, Teacher). (Books and discussion questions available at Áccents on Eglinton Bookstore)

Fourth Session (May 25, 2012 @ 7:00pm): Book-Brindis (Wine & Cheese Event): El Lirio del Prado by Reynaldo Fernández Pavón (This session will be held at Gélico Gallery located at 264A Christie St (Christie and Dupont), phone: 647-774-6262)

Fifth Session (May 26, 2012 @ 6:30pm): Book Launch: “El Lirio del Prado” by Reynaldo Fernández Pavón at Áccents on Eglinton Bookstore (647-352-8558) (this session is free)

Áccents on Eglinton Bookstore
1790 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, phone: 674-352-8558
Cost for each session: $12 dollars
Register for all 4 sessions in advance for $45 dollars!

Please join us for this interesting journey through one of the most relevant aspects of Cuban culture!

Abubacar Fofana Leon is the Cuban proprietor, check out afro-latino literature in the store.

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Look at all this entertainment, at a regular price, and a good cause is being served too!

IMMIGRATION FUNDRAISER
Jorge Maza gathers an all star line up of Toronto salsa talent to raise money to assist with immigration legal fees for members of Toronto’s musical community. With Tipica Toronto, Cafe Cubano and an early set by Alithea Cameron. Come out and support the musicians that make our city’s vibrant salsa scene possible. Lula is proud to host this event and will donate all revenue from ticket sales and cover charge to support the cause.

JASS con SALSA FRIDAYS
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. Admission includes our 9:30 PM 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. We can accommodate a small intimate dinner or large parties! Check out Lula’s distinctive tropical fusion menu here.

BEGINNER DANCE LESSON – 9:30 PM
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. Vladimir will be teaching tonight.

JORGE MAZA Y LA TIPICA TORONTO
+ CAFE CUBANO: 10:30 PM
With Tipica Toronto, Cafe Cubano and an early set by Alithea Cameron. 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. 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.

DJ SUAVE
Suave is undeniably one of Toronto’s most versatile and talented DJs. With over ten years of professional experience, Dj Suave has worked extensively with the prominent DJ company Veriation Music and attended Scratch Lab DJ Institute, further developing his mastery of the complex art of the turntable.

Door time: 7PM
Alithea Cameron: 8PM
Dance Lesson: 9:30 PM with Vladimir
Live Band: 10:30 PM
Admission: $15
Reserve: 416-588-0307 or reserve@lula.ca

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From AfroLatino Dance Co:

“Our last **SALSA KLIMAX** party was a major, steamy HIT – thanks to your energy and passion!! Join us Saturday, APRIL 21 @ 8pm for another HOTTT Salsa Klimax partaay! ”

901 Yonge Street (one block south of Rosedale stn; walking distance north of Bloor)

$7 cover includes:
~ Free Refreshments
~ Free Dance Lesson (different content each month)
~ Intermissions: fun and easy-to-follow SUELTAS & RUEDAS
~ DJ YumaNiche (spinning hot Timba & Salsa (+ splashes of Reggaeton, Bachata, Kizomba and more!!!!)

Last time DJ YumaNiche left you wanting more…come and get it April 21.

**SALSA KLIMAX** …..COME GET YOURS!!!!

• www.facebook.com/SalsaKlimax – don’t forget to LIKE THIS PAGE for updates on future parties.
• www.afrolatinodc.com
• www.facebook.com/groups/2374979108/

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Telmary (8:00PM)

Havana’s foremost female rapper and jazz poet, actress-musician Telmary Diaz began her career with the band Free Hole Negro before joining the collective Interactivo, featuring the biggest names on Cuba’s alternative music scene. Now based in Toronto, Telmary has deeply enriched the local music scene with her intoxicating blend of theatre, rap and poetry. An international headliner, she also contributed to Grammy-nominated saxophonist, flutist and bandleader Jane Bunnett’s acclaimed Global Divas and Embracing Voices projects.

David Pecault Square 55 John St.

A diario… The woman is a giant of street poetry and music… still underground, due to the  language barrier for the natives of Toronto !

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It’s at 901 Yonge Street (one block south of Rosedale stn; walking distance north of Bloor).

It’s more SALSA KLIMAX!!! Saturday, APRIL 21, 2012 @ 8pm to Midnight.

$7 cover includes:

• Free Refreshments
• Free Dance Lesson (different content each month)
• Intermissions: fun and easy-to-follow SUELTAS & RUEDAS
• DJ YumaNiche (spinning hot Timba & Salsa (+ splashes of Reggaeton, Bachata, Kizomba and more!!!!)

Last time DJ YumaNiche left you wanting more…come and get it April 21.

**SALSA KLIMAX** …..COME GET YOURS!!!!

• www.facebook.com/SalsaKlimax (“Like” the page, get the updates)
• www.afrolatinodc.com
• www.facebook.com/groups/2374979108/

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Casineros Unidos presents….

Lambadina Lounge is once again hosting our Havana Nights salsa party on Saturday, April 14th, from 9PM – 2AM.

Check out this great venue at LambadinaLounge.com

- Your favourite DJ BERNAL will be spinning the best in timba, salsa, reggaeton and more!

- Come early at 9PM to enjoy rueda led by Trevor and our friends at the Toronto Casino Rueda Practice.

Date/Time: Saturday, April 14, 9pm-2am

Location: Lambadina Lounge, 875 Bloor Street West, on the corner of Bloor and Ossington (Right at Ossington Station)

Cover: $5 before 10PM and $10 after 10PM

Aqui el que baila gana!!

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Hugh’s Room

Wednesday April 11, 2012

Tickets: $25 Advance/$27.50 Door (includes HST)

Performance: 8:30pm

Request a reservation

Jane Bunnett and the Spirits of Havana , Molly Johnson, Hilario Duran, Joaquin Hidalgo’s Rumba Square, Heavyweights Brass Band and many more !

Star studded party to raise money for Jane Bunnett and Larry Cramer’s ” Spirit of Music” project/charity.

As part of this year’s 30th anniversary of Jane Bunnett’s 30 years of Cuban exploration, one again, Jane and crew are raising funds and instruments for Cuban inspiring music conservatories.

For more than 20 years Jane, friends and repair crew have have been visiting schools across the island, taking donated and bought musical insruments, supplies, spare parts and music directly to the student who need them.

With some of the most gifted repair technicians in Canada ,we set up a mini repair shop in a school for a week. The students get to see their damaged instruments fixed while learning basic repairs.

At the same time we offer workshops and master classes in Jazz and Classical music . At the end of the week, the students whose instruments are beyond repair receive a new or high quality used one.

Please come out and support this wonderful event on April 11th at Hugh’s Room. Also if you would like to donate any funds, instruments or anything musical please contact Jane at janeb@janebunnett.com.

To view Jane Bunnett and Larry Cramer’s ” Spirit of Music” project/charity video please click!

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Doors 7 PM
Alain Perez, Robi Botos, Mario Allende 8PM

Ignacio Berroa, Hilario Duran, Roberto Occhipinti, Luis Deniz 10 PM

Tickets:  $15 adv / $20 door
Dinner menu available reserve@lula.ca or 416 588 0307 or use the OpenTable reservation system. Dinner reservations guarantee seating.

LULAWORLD: LATIN JAZZ FROM CUBA TO MADRID, NEW YORK AND TORONTO:

Don’t miss the most exciting night for latin jazz in Toronto this year.

LULAWORLD presents two concerts by two international guests — Cuban jazz greats Alain Perez and Ignacio Berroa. At 8pm, Perez, one of the most in demand Cuban bassists performing and recording today is joined by two stellar Toronto based musicians – Robi Botos on piano and Mario Allende on percussion. Our second concert features Cuban jazz legend Ignacio Berroa with our own local treasures Hilario Duran (piano), Roberto Occhipinti (bass) and Luis Deniz (sax).

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Big concert for Cuban jazz fans…

Grammy Award-winning sax master Paquito D’Rivera joins internationally renowned pianist and arranger Hilario Durán with his big band of 20 stellar Latin jazz artists. One of the world’s most innovative creators of Afro-Cuban music and Latin jazz, Latin Jazz Corner wrote that Hilario Durán is one of the world’s “contemporary Cuban pianists that moved jazz into the 21st century.”

Please join us in the lobby after the concert for a Postlude Performance by The Patrick O’Reilly Trio.

Saturday May 5, 2012
Koerner Hall
Price starting at $39.00

Please join us in the lobby after the concert for a Postlude Performance by The Patrick O’Reilly Trio.    Saturday May 5, 2012Koerner HallPrice starting at $39.00

Grammy Award-winning sax master Paquito D’Rivera joins internationally renowned pianist and arranger Hilario Durán with his big band of 20 stellar Latin jazz artists. One of the world’s most innovative creators of Afro-Cuban music and Latin jazz, Latin Jazz Corner wrote that Hilario Durán is one of the world’s “contemporary Cuban pianists that moved jazz into the 21st century.”

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