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LULAWORLD 2012

LULAWORLD 2012: LULA TURNS 10 AND THE WORLD HELPS US CELEBRATE For a decade now, Lula Lounge distinguished itself as Toronto's home for groundbreaking international latin, jazz, and world music. In celebration, Lula Music and Arts Centre has programmed a series of collaborative concerts that will bring together artists from around the globe.
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Casineros Unidos and LULAWORLD present Pupy y Los Que Son Son

Casineros Unidos and LULAWORLD present Pupy y Los Que Son Son direct from Havana, Cuba. Saturday May 19, 2012. One night only at PHOENIX CONCERT THEATRE with special guests Tania Pantoja and Mayito Rivera.
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Attention Teachers Grades 4 to 12!

As part of its mandate to support global music and culture through arts presentations, artist development and education, Lula Music and Arts Centre will continue to offer French and Spanish outings for elementary, intermediate and secondary school students. Email info@lula.ca for details about our French World Cafe, Traditional Mexican Son Jarocho Workshops and our one of a kind salsa lessons!
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Salsa Vocalist Yani Borrell

Yani Borrell and the Clave Kings
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Learn to dance at Lula!

Join us for our weekly Friday dance lesson!
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New Price for Sunday Cuban Brunch!

Our Sunday brunch is better than ever! Now just $15 including a beginner salsa lesson and live Cuban music.
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Ritma Cuba

Music and Dance classes in Santiago de Cuba, July 2012. Ritmacuba has been organizing programs in the music, dance and culture of Cuba since 1989. More than just courses, Ritmacuba offers a chance to immerse yourself in the culture and life of the city of Santiago de Cuba.
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LULA GIFT CERTIFICATES

Looking for a great holiday or birthday gift for someone you love who loves music and dance. Consider a Lula Lounge gift certificate. Certificates can be purchased online and used towards the purchase of food and drink at any event or concert.
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Open Call for Canadian World Music!

Due to the interest in our recent launch, Canadianworldmusic.com has opened a second call for Ontario-based artists.
 
Artists will be selected by a curating committee with representatives from Tridha Arts Association, Lula Music and Arts Centre, Small World Music, Batuki Music Society and Sunfest.To apply please go to: www.canadianworldmusic.com.
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New recording service at Lula!

Press Play is a mobile recording company dedicated to making live audio recording affordable for amateur and professional artists. Offering high quality digital on-site audio recording Press Play captures the sound you want - anywhere you make it.  In partnership with Lula Music and Arts Centre, Press Play can provide Lula Lounge as an optional venue for your live recording. Visit www.pressp.ca for details.
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Thursday, 17 May 2012

LULAWORLD 2012: ALAIN PEREZ WITH MARIO ALLENDE AND ROBI BOTOS

Celebrated for his work with flamenco guitar icon Paco de Lucia and latin jazz giant Jerry Gonzalez, Cuban-born bassist and multi-instrumentalist Alain Pérez, is making waves in both the flamenco and jazz worlds.
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Thursday, 17 May 2012

LULAWORLD 2012: IGNACIO BERROA (DIRECT FROM NEW YORK) WITH HILARIO DURAN (9PM)

Dizzy Gillespie called Berroa 'The only Latin drummer in the world, in the history of American music that intimately knows both worlds; his native Afro-Cuban music as well as Jazz...'. Cuban drum legend Ignacio Berroa joins us direct from New York City to perform with Hilario Durán, Luis Deniz & Roberto Occhipinti. Hosted by Laura Fernandez.
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Friday, 18 May 2012

LULAWORLD 2012: DONNÉ ROBERTS (8PM)

Juno Award - winner Donné Roberts gained international recognition for his work with the African Guitar Summit as well as his first solo release "Rhythm Was Born" On his latest release INTERNATION, the Madagascar-born artist brings together musical influences from Egypt, Nigeria, Japan and First Nations.
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Friday, 18 May 2012

LULAWORLD 2012: THE NEW BRAZILIAN FORRO, TROPICALIA AND MPB: CLAUDIO RABECA & ALINE MORALES

Composer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Claudio plays rabeca (fiddle), viola, ten string guitar, guitar and popular percussion. Influenced deeply by the Pernambuco musical traditions of his native Rio Grande, Claudio’s work is decidedly contemporary incorporating experimental pedals and effects. Claudio will perform with local Juno nominee Aline Morales.
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Saturday, 19 May 2012

Forro and Cavalo Marinho - A WORKSHOW by Claudio Rabeca

Visiting Lulaworld artist and renown rabeca player Claudio Rabeca shares his weath of knowledge of the musical folk traditions of Northeastern Brazil, in particular, the Cavalo Marinho, and Forro, which represent a mix of Arab, African, European and Brazilian traditions.
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Saturday, 19 May 2012

Colombia Mi Amor with Orquesta Fantasia and DJ GIO

Lula pays tribute to the music of Colombia with a night of classic Colombian cumbia, vallenato and salsa delivered by one of Toronto's most seasoned salsa ensembles - Orquesta Fantasia.
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Sunday, 20 May 2012

Sunday Family Salsa Brunch

Experience a day in Havana featuring live Cuban Son and a beginner salsa lesson. Perfect for birthday and family celebrations, showers, office and retirement parties. The $15 cover includes buffet brunch, dance lesson and live music.
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Sunday, 20 May 2012

Salon Noir’s Medieval Masquerade featuring Jarboe

A Salon Noir night of live music, fashion, magic, vendors and DJs. Featuring Jarboe, Rhea’s and Obsession.
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Thursday, 24 May 2012

Rock for Life Fundraiser

A fundraiser for the Lawyers International Food Network with live musical variety show featuring lawyers who play music with Tokyo Giants, the One Shot Band, Mo Vista, Notorious Road and Quammie aka Greybeard.
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Friday, 25 May 2012

Maria Farinha Trio 8pm

Maria Farinha is internationally recognized as one of the foremost singers of Brazilian Jazz and Bossa Nova. A dynamically talented composer, songwriter, singer, teacher and producer whose ability to blend Samba and Jazz sensibilities is unrivaled.
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Friday, 25 May 2012

Salsa Dance Party with Son Ache and DJ Suave

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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Saturday, 26 May 2012

Zumba Party for Schools Without Borders

Proceeds will go to safe spaces-a girl empowerment organization focused on supporting transformational change within their communities.
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Saturday, 26 May 2012

Salsa Saturday with Ricky Franco and the P-Crew

Vocalist Ricky Franco is backed by his power house group always ready to deliver potent salsa with a soulful R&B edge, bachata, timba, cumbia and boleros for your dancing pleasure.
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Sunday, 27 May 2012

Sunday Family Salsa Brunch

Experience a day in Havana featuring live Cuban Son and a beginner salsa lesson. Perfect for birthday and family celebrations, showers, office and retirement parties. The $15 cover includes buffet brunch, dance lesson and live music.
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Friday, 01 June 2012

Salsa Dance Party with Cafe Cubano

Join us for the best salsa dance party in town. 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, 02 June 2012

Morning Zumba Fitness Class! 10am

Join us at Lula Lounge for the dance fitness craze. Zumba fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout system that will blow you away.
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Saturday, 02 June 2012

Salsa Saturday with Conjunto Lacalu and DJ GIO

Rooted in the Cuban sonora tradition, this group couples a dynamic three-trumpet horn section with a rhythm section featuring Afro-Cuban hand percussion, piano, bass, and tres.
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Sunday, 03 June 2012

Sunday Family Salsa Brunch

Experience a day in Havana featuring live Cuban Son and a beginner salsa lesson. Perfect for birthday and family celebrations, showers, office and retirement parties. The $15 cover includes buffet brunch, dance lesson and live music.
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Friday, 08 June 2012

Salsa Friday with Changuy Havana

Twelve great Cuban musicians brew up a distinctively new Latin sound flavoured with the the most popular Latin dance rhythms such as salsa, merengue, cumbia, bachata and son.
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Saturday, 09 June 2012

JOANNA MOON Café Du Monde 3pm

Singer/songwriter Joanna Moon is accompanied by Kevin Braun on this francophone journey around the globe, exploring the songs of France, Québec, Africa and Louisiana. Come and sing, play the spoons and have fun.
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Saturday, 09 June 2012

Salsa Saturday with Lady Son y Articulo Veinte

Join us for the best salsa dance party in town. One of the top voices on today's Canadian salsa scene. $15 at the door or book a table for our $49 dinner and show special.
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Friday, 15 June 2012

Salsa Dance Party with Yani Borrell and the Clave Kings

Yani Borrell and the Clave Kings blend the legendary sounds of traditional Cuban dance music with the flare of classic New York salsa.
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Saturday, 16 June 2012

Salsa Saturday with Orquesta Fantasia and DJ GIO

Classic salsa delivered by one of Toronto's most seasoned salsa ensembles - Orquesta Fantasia.
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Thursday, 21 June 2012

Roots of Brazil

A night of dance, music and inspiration. Dance Migration will feature choreographies of Afro-Brazilian dance, including the sacred dance of the Orixas, reggae, samba no pe and much more.
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Friday, 22 June 2012

Salsa Dance Party with Cafe Cubano

Join us for the best salsa dance party in town. 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, 23 June 2012

Salsa Dance Party with Jorge Maza y La Tipica Toronto

Combining the sound of the tres guitar with two violins and a cello in a style known as charanga francesca, Tipica Toronto perform a salsa-based repertoire that reflects the grand continuum of Cuban dance music that has evolved since the 1950s.
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Friday, 29 June 2012

Salsa Dance Party with Son Ache and Jane Bunnett

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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Saturday, 30 June 2012

Salsa Saturday with Moda Eterna

Lead by one of Toronto's leading arranger/musicians, Luisito Orbegoso, Moda Eterna perform a classic salsa repertoire inspired by the late, great Ray Barreto. $15 at the door or reserve a table for the $49 dinner, dance lesson and show package.
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Friday, 06 July 2012

Salsa Dance Party with Un Poco Latino and DJ Suave

The remarkable story of Un Poco Latino began in St Catharines in 2009. Un Poco Latino was to bring back the 1970s old school sounds of Vintage Salsa that are part of the vital heritage of what we call Salsa.
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Saturday, 07 July 2012

Salsa Saturday with Changuy Havana

Twelve great Cuban musicians brew up a distinctively new Latin sound flavoured with the the most popular Latin dance rhythms such as salsa, merengue, cumbia, bachata and son.
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Thursday, 12 July 2012

Rastafest Launch

The show features the legendary reggae band Truths & Rights and House of David Gang alongside other artists such as Jah Kettle, Avetha and Petra. Music by Patrick Roots and DJ Chocolate.
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Friday, 13 July 2012

Salsa Dance Party with Salsa Machine and DJ Suave

Join us for one of our infamous salsa fridays with live salsa orchestra Salsa Machine, as well as a beginner's salsa lesson and DJ all night long.
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