Ilédè is a Rumba ensemble who will be featuring “El Gato” Ernesto Gatell from Los Rumberos de Cuba .   If you know about the Afro Cuban Dance Classes put on by Gotta Dance Inc. then you know what the energy will be like. If not, then come out and get a blast of Cuban culture. This night will be packed with great music, great people, and off the charts energy.  Read more …Facebook  Event

Mambo Lounge Restaurant and Tapas Bar,  130 Danforth Avenue

Rumba  Lesson w/Melissa Noventa : 9:15 pm,     Show: 9:30 pm,  Cover $5

Beaches Jazz Fest is starting a Latin Square weekend, a week after the regular festival. It’ll be in the “square” located at the foot of Lee Avenue next to the Boardwalk, beside the famous Leuty Lifeguard Station.

The big show is Saturday night, headlined by Roberto Linares Brown and his Orchestra.  Pianist and veteran of the most prestigious bands in Havana, especially known for arrangements for Adalberto Alvarez and his orchestra, including some of his most famous tunes.

Click for the rave review of his CD at descarga.com.  Don’t have it?  Buy it!

Saturday July 24, 2010.  6 PM

On the Kew Beach Boardwalk, Latin Square, at the foot of Lees Ave.  on the waterfront.  Don’t miss it…