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!!
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”.
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!
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…
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
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 !
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)
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.
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
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