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Charanga Habanera… Toronto show update, tickets are selling fast

March 9th, 2010

We are about 1 month from the Charanga Habanera show in Toronto… Details here.  VIP tickets will soon be totally sold out.  Lots of people want to come to the meet and greet and space in the lounge is limited.  We will have to cap it, to keep it roomy and comfortable for VIP ticket holders.

The boys all have their visas ready to go and are touring in PERU.

Sales in Ottawa and Montreal are also very good. The Ottawa crowd is especially excited since this will be the first time for them.

We will be on TLN and radio within the next week and have an English and Spanish version of the commercial.

Calls are coming from groups of people in Miami – New York and Rochester as well as a group from Michigan.  Calls have come in from London, Kitchener Guelph and Hamilton, where fans are also on board.

I have been having lots of fun talking to some really nice poeple on the phone who are excited about making the trip down to TO.  It’s wierd , the same types of calls came for Los Van Van …  on the night of the event I felt like in was at a family reunion when I finally met everyone face to face !  Our mission is to make this event a real night out on the town.

Door price will be $45 so we recommend to buy in advance.  Superlatin Music will have tickets on sale up to 6pm night of the show (unless there is a sell out).  Online sales will close show night by 3pm.  Afrolatino Dance Company — Vladimir at Six degrees — Billy at Babaluu’s will also be selling tickets for the show.

We have to kindly request to all and our friends to not ask us to hold discounted tickets at the door on show night.  There are lots of opportunities to buy beforehand and it gets too confusing for those working on the night of the event ( which judging by the last concert may be crazy) . This time Charanga is here on a Saturday night.  I am getting ready for a big big party!!

You tube video, Miami on the tour:

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NYT Review, La Charanga Habanera at SOB’s in New York

February 18th, 2010

A New York Times Review is here, talking about hip-hop, and kinetic Caribbean rhythms.

And the Miami question is answered: after trying to side-step controversy, they changed the recorded song from Llorando en Miami… to Gozando en Miami.  What do they sing live in the US?  Looks like they remain true tothe original intent: “Llorando en Miami”. ;-)

Less than two months til the Toronto date!

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Changüito & Joaquin Hidalgo’s Rumberos, Lula Lounge, Mar 27

February 15th, 2010
Mar
27
8:00 pm

Joaquin has posted this event. .. Rumberos All Star Big Band with special visitor, Changüito.

The famous percussionist from Cuba… who has had personal impact on making the trademark sounds of the most famous dance bands of Cuba in this generation… like Los Van Van, and Pupy y Los Que Son, Son… Changüito.

The night begins with a latin jazz set at 8pm… followed by two full salsa sets later in the night.  Advance tickets available via Paypal, at Lula site.

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Changüito trajo la paila, y con eso… quien no baila!


The Master Changuito in Toronto

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La Charanga Habanera… Juana Magdalena

February 9th, 2010

Just to keep you posted on the Charanga … here’s a new posting on Youtube, showing the gamut of what the boys bring.   Starting with the pure sentimiento of musica latina, ending with the full blow-out timba the boys are famous for…

Youtube video link

And of course, the show details are here… Sat April 10 in Toronto !

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Los Salvajes, Kelvis Ochoa, Leoni Torres: Lula, Tues Feb 9

February 8th, 2010
Feb
9
8:00 pm

LOS SALVAJES  – Havana’s #1 reggaeton crew, direct from Cuba.   PLUS also see   Kelvis Ochoa and Leoni Torres…

Both Havanarte Productions and CCFA Toronto are having a Fundraiser to send a 20 foot container to Cuba.  There will be 90 wheelchairs going to Havana hospitals and 96 Pentium computers going to the University of Havana.

Admission:  $20 for adults / $10 for seniors and students   - an all ages event

Monetary Donations given to help pay for the container can receive a charitable tax receipt.

Location:  Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St West  (just west of Dufferin).  Lula Lounge has generously donated the space for this event.

For info and to make dinner reservations:  416-588-0307 …  info@lula.ca, event

Other contacts: info : 647-403-7308, email :    havanarte@yahoo.com

website:   www.ccfatoronto.ca.

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Town Inn Suites comes through for Charanga fans: the show Apr 10, 2010

February 7th, 2010

April is coming… and with April comes… La Charanga Habanera… from the top of the music scene in Havana Cuba… to Toronto.

Things are coming together, everybody… and here’s a great deal for out-of-towners at the Town Inn Suites… the Hotel where all the cuban bands stay … TOWN INN suites on  Church street.   They have 2 bedroom suites with living room and kitchen  (sofa bed  in the living room + extra mattress in the closet) so that a larger  intimate group can share… e.g. 6  people can share !

Map of Hotel and route to Event

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From the general manager:

For anyone interested in staying with us for that weekend, I can offer the following rates:

Junior Queen Suite $119
Junior Two Beds $129
Executive King Suites $139
Two Bedroom Suites $189

Make reservations by calling the hotel or by going on line. They will have to enter the promo code “GOZA” to get the rate.

Town Inn Suites Tel 416-964-3311  “An all Suites hotel for less than the price of a room”

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Reminder: Tiempo Libre – Sat February 20

February 3rd, 2010

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)

Date:  Saturday February 20, 2010,  8 pm

Location:  Koerner Hall,  Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor St W

Tickets: $20 – $50 available from rcmusic.ca

Note:  This is a beautiful new concert hall.  There will be designated areas for dancing during the concert and a cuban dance party afterwards with DJ Billy Bryans.   So come prepared to dance.

Vamos a guarachar!

Link to youtube video

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Haiti benefit: Mon Feb 1, Acrobat, Luis Mario Ochoa

January 30th, 2010
Feb
1
8:00 pm

… and our rueda group Red Rocket Rumberos … helping to raise funds, co-ordinated by Mike at SalsaTO.ca

Government of Canada Matches Your Donation – Dollar For Dollar!

Acrobat Lounge, at 2464 Yonge Street. 3 1/2 blocks north of Eglinton.

$10 Cover – Waived if a donation is made to Canadian Red Cross. Other proceeds go to the Canadian Red Cross.

7:30 pm: Doors open…  8:30pm: Live Music begins featuring Luis Mario Ochoa.  Red Rocket Rumberos will be among the performers starting around 10 PM.

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Salsa 101 for Dummies Feb 6 & 7

January 28th, 2010
Feb
6
4:00 pm
Feb
7
4:00 pm

A live music and dance class with Cuban musician Roberto Linares Brown and dance instructor Vladimir Aranda.  Part of Harbourfront’s KUUMBA festival.

Heat up your weekend with this great opportunity to get a taste of the Cuban rhythm with two of the best artists in Toronto.

Harbourfront, York Quay Centre,  235 Queens Quay,   Brigantine Room

Sat And Sun  Feb 6 & 7          Time:  4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Free admission.     Click for more information

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Desandann – Haitian Roots in Cuba

January 27th, 2010

In light of recent events in Haiti, here is a video from the amazing Cuban vocal group Desandann.

“Grupo Vocal Desandann is an extraordinary Cuban vocal group of Haitian descent.   The ensemble is composed mainly of second and third generation Haitians who were born and raised in Cuba… They preserve the rich cultural patrimony of their parents’ and grandparents’ birthplace through music.” – album notes Descendants

link to youtube video

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