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Lula Lounge, donde si no... in Toronto, in January

We are finishing up another year in Toronto, and Lula Lounge is still where the soul of Cuban music is kept alive in this town.  And it's known throughout Canada and in many parts of the world, as the hotspot for the music in Canada.  A big, BIG THANKS to José and José and the whole team!

In January... for example !

The Son Ache Party with DJ Billy Bryans

Saturday, 03 January 2009

One of Toronto's most popular Cuban music groups, Son Ache performs their patented blend of high-energy son montuno that has been packing dance-floors for many years.

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Salsa Dance Party w Cafe Cubano

Saturday, 10 January 2009

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.

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Saturday Salsa Party w Luis Mario Ochoa and Cimarrón

Saturday, 24 January 2009

Luis Mario Ochoa and Cimarron bring their 100% Salsa show to Lula Lounge for a night dedicated to the dancer.  Late in the evening they often pull out the stops and fire off a "descarga" in the highest Cuban jam level!

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Telmary Meets Alberto

Friday, 30 January 2009

Jazz poet. award winning rapera Telmary Diaz meets the composer and sonero mayor of Toronto Alberto Alberto in a special night of funky Cuban timba and hip-hop fusion.

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Salsa Dance Party w Cafe Cubano

Saturday, 31 January 2009

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.

Monday Dec. 15, The best of Havana dance music ... benefit !

CUBAN BIG BAND ERA LEGENDS !  

Monday Dec 15th 8 PM

$ 20 ADVANCE - $25 at the Door

Special concert - direct from Havana!... 8:00 pm Monday Dec 15... Royal Theatre (aka Royal Cinema) 608 College St, in downtown Toronto... a benefit concert for Cuba Hurricane Reconstruction. 

Have you spent evenings on the tourist track in Old Havana listening to those great son bands ... who can make you forget everything but the moment? 

This collection of musicians are all regular players in these world famous bands.  Here is Son del Tropico.  Also on the bill are Las d'Aida, famous female singer quartet. Fantastic dancers will be joining them on the stage !

Net proceeds will be donated to the Orion Foundation and to Cuba's hurricane relief efforts as the victims of the Gustav, Ike and Paloma struggle to rebuild their lives in the wake of this triumvirate of natural disasters.

And the Day Before: Some of the dancers from this show will do a late night appearance to share some casino at Babalu'u Sunday evening, the regular Cuban music and dance night.

You can park underground at the City of Toronto heated parkade off Clinton (pedestrian access directly to College Street beside the Theatre) or take the TTC to the corner of Clinton and College.

Call 416-466-4400 to reserve, email Theatre D for information.

Son del Tropico band:

Las d'Aida, then and now:

Si con Cuba tu estas, entonces te quiero mas:

Help Cuba - lift and shift ... don't spend cash !

Material desperately needed in Cuba is being gathered, 19 shipping containers will be sent in the near future.

If your inclination is to help with your time and effort... rather than your money... this is for you!

The message from Harold Hosein:

"We will have two more containers ...

Please book Saturday Dec13th for a FULL container loading at the Orion Foundation.

UPDATE: Dec7, we still need lots more helping hands for Dec 13th.  Email Harold Hosein

And... please book Sunday Dec 14th for a FULL container loading at Recycle Mattresses at
140 WENDELL Ave, Toronto......401 and Weston Road area.

UPDATE: as of Dec 10, the Dec 14 mattress loading will change to Tuesday Dec 16 9AM... email Harold for info.

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These are the first 3 of 19 to go, so flex some muscle my friends. Limber up !!! "

Meet your favourite weatherman and help the people who gave us the music !

Harold Hosein email
 
Recycle Your Bicycle ... not only about bicycles !