| Feb ’10 |
| 6 |
| 8:30 pm |
| Feb ’10 |
| 27 |
| 8:30 pm |
| Mar ’10 |
| 20 |
| 8:30 pm |
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. Beginners salsa class with, usually with Ana Machado or Miko Sobreira. DJ Billy Bryans fills the gaps… At Lula Lounge, donde si no?.
| Feb ’10 |
| 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.
| Feb ’10 |
| 6 |
| 4:00 pm |
| Feb ’10 |
| 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
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
| Feb ’10 |
| 4 |
| 8:30 pm |
Come out and learn some Cuban-Haitian and Haitian dances taught by Melissa Noventa and special guest Marie-Paule Jean-Gilles.
“Many people are not aware, but Haiti and Cuba share a long history together. In fact, the dance and music brought over to Cuba by Haitians after the Haitian revolution were extremely instrumental in the developement of Cuban culture; particularly in the eastern provinces.
Join us for an evening of Haitian and Cuban-Haitian drumming and dance.” – Melissa
Funds raised will benefit AMURTEL Haiti
When: February 4, 2010
Time: 8:30 pm Suggested Donation $10
Location: Gotta Dance Inc., 3581B Dundas St. West
(Jane and Dundas)
Link to Melissa’s facebook group Afro_Cuban Dance Class here.
| Jan ’10 |
| 31 |
| 6:00 pm |
AfroLatino Dance Company has a long history of supporting Cuban Casino dancing as well as afrocuban styles in Toronto. It’s at Lithuanian House, 1573 Bloor St. West… an excellent dance place with old-style high-ceiling ballrooms.
An invitation from Albena:
Come join us for our 3rd Winter Party, where you will enjoy hours of the best in Cuban Salsa, Timba, and even some Zouk, Kizomba, kompa and Samba, and presentations by our 3rd Student Performance Group and AfroLatino’s professional dancers. We don’t even have to mention our usual complimentary lesson, door prizes, and delicious hors d’oeuvres.
Michelle White wears many hats, one is a reviewer at website dedicated to Cuban timba dance music, timba.com.
Here’s her new review of the exciting new DVD about reggaeton and salsa in Havana, all the synergy and conflict captured in one highly interesting DVD.
Want to buy? Contact Ms. Buzz herself at Havana Buzz, a.k.a Jennifer Paz.
Jennifer made her name with Cuban Music lovers by delivering the excellent DVD, Popular, available at Amazon dedicated to La Charanga Habanera, at the peak of their time as the most popular dance music group in Cuba.
The last DVD features both El Chacal, and La Charanga Habanera, due to detonate in Toronto April 10, 2010.
| Mar ’10 |
| 14 |
| 8:00 pm |
Cuban piano player and composer Hilario Durán brings his 13 piece latin jazz band to Lula for a special concert before their performance as part of the Vancouver Olympic Games. Very special guest Jane Bunnett joins this all-star group. Don’t miss the latin jazz event of the season!
| Feb ’10 |
| 20 |
| 10:30 pm |
Reminder: Roberto Linares Brown leads a salsa jam session featuring some of Toronto s finest. This concert was announced at just $5 cover! 1585 Dundas St W, west of Dufferin, Friday January 15th. Guest list for free admission on Facebook. The award winning CD is back in stock at Descarga, click here.
Linares Brown was a catalyst for the creation of Lula Lounge’s popular Havana Norte series which has featured a who’s who of Toronto-based Cuban musicans. Linares Brown has been contributing to the series since 2006 performing original compositions that became the basis of his brilliant 2008 solo release, “Que No Se Pierda La Essencia”. After an extended tour of Europe, Roberto Linares Brown (aka El Seña’) has returned to his home in Canada – boasting new compositions and with a renewed desire to take Toronto’s salsa scene to the next level.
New date for the Ecology Fiesta of PECCAN - the society of Cubans in Canada:
In response to requests, the date is changed to SATURDAY, 23rd of January. It’s the same place: “Cool Room” in the Cool beer factory, 164 Evans Ave. Toronto M8Z 1J4.
Música by DJ LesterMix. Dinner will be in the hands of Ridel, cuban Chef of Latinada restaurant. More info, contact info on the site.
PRICE $10.00 Admission… plus $10.00 Dinner.
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