Photo credit Anna Encheva. As part of its inaugural Women in Percussion festival last October, Lula Music and Arts Centre had the pleasure of introducing Cuban singer, songwriter, percussionist and bandleader Brenda Navarrete to Lula audiences. Backed by some of the most frequent contributors to our weekly Cuban, salsa and jazz series (pianist Jorge Bettancourt, bassist Roberto Riveron and drummer Anthony Daniel) Brenda performed her original compositions and provided a glimp

Toronto is recognized internationally for its incredible multiculturalism and for the rich cross-cultural pollinations that take place across the city’s many artistic communities. With its deep exploration of the connections between Jewish and Cuban music, the JUNO Award-winning David Buchbinder’s Odessa/Havana is the quintessential Toronto project. On Wednesday, January 17, LMAC and NAC presents Across Canada will join forces for the release of Conversation of the Birds, the