Lula Lounge Spring 2014 Program

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Celebrateyour birthday

at Lula!

Celebrateyour birthday

at Lula!

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY SALSA NIGHT LULA FEATURES A DANCE LESSON + LIVE SALSA BAND + DJ

= THE PERFECT BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!

$49 Includes 3 Course Dinner + Salsa Lesson

+ Live Band!

+ You Get Free Copy

Of The Fantastic Lula Lounge

Salsa CD!

12 Or More Guests For Dinner And Your Dinner

Is FREE!

Visit www.lula.ca for more information or to reserve

1585 DUNDAS W 416.588.0307 LULA.CA

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DON’T MISS OUT, SUBSCRIBE TO THE LULA E-NEWSLETTER!Every few months we publish this programme with information about events coming to Lula in the next season. In these pages you’ll find details about our Friday world jazz series, our weekend salsa and many special concerts presented by Lula Music and Arts Centre and our partners.

But one of the exciting things about programming at Lula is that we are often able to add concerts and events last minute as opportunities arise. We encourage you to subscribe to our newsletter at lula.ca and to visit the website often to learn about newly confirmed bookings.

By subscribing to the newsletter, you’ll also receive discounts and free concert passes!

José Ortega and Tracy JenkinsCo-Artistic DirectorsLula Lounge / Lula Music and Arts Centre

Director - Jose Nieves

LMAC Co-Artistic Directors -

Jose Ortega and Tracy Jenkins

General Manager - Vasilios Cranis

Venue Manager - Todd Bruder

Sound Engineer - Howard Laurie

LulaLab Director - Alec Dempster

Chef - Trevor Viirre

Sous Chef - Yawd Sylvester

Program Design - Jose Ortega

Design Assistant - Anna Encheva

Changui Havana, Friday Feb 14, 2014, Shown: Chris Butcher & Wilver Pedroso, Photo: Anna Encheva

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[email protected]

@lulalounge

1585 DUNDAS ST WEST 416 588-0307 WWW.LULA.CA

Celebrateyour birthday

at Lula!

Celebrateyour birthday

at Lula!

EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY SALSA NIGHT LULA FEATURES A DANCE LESSON + LIVE SALSA BAND + DJ

= THE PERFECT BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!

$49 Includes 3 Course Dinner + Salsa Lesson

+ Live Band!

+ You Get Free Copy

Of The Fantastic Lula Lounge

Salsa CD!

12 Or More Guests For Dinner And Your Dinner

Is FREE!

Visit www.lula.ca for more information or to reserve

1585 DUNDAS W 416.588.0307 LULA.CA

Cover: Changui HavanaFriday Feb 14, 2014 Shown: Yilian CorderoPhoto: Anna Encheva

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APRIL 25

guaracha y son

MAY 16

don francks

MAY 23

energia dominicana

MAY 30

hilario duran

Led by bassist Roberto Riverón with Pabolsky Rosales on tres and vocals, Chendy León Sr. on percussion and Jorge Maza on flute, this all-Cuban quartet performs classic son montuno, guaracha, bolero, changüí and guajira from the 30s to 60s.

For the first Friday in the 2014 Lulaworld festival, we’ve invited this classic nine-piece merengue ensemble, direct from Montreal to launch their Enamorarse en la Playa CD. Join us for the 8pm salsa and merengue lesson before the 9pm concert!

The tremendously-talented, veteran Canadian singer, actor, poet and raconteur returns to Lula after the huge success of his CD launch back in February. Francks’ charm and energy is completely unmatched. (Please note 7pm start time.)

Lulaworld continues with the Lula debut of Cuban Canadian, Juno-award-winning Durán’s solo piano concert which features his original compositions as well as Cuban and American classics. (Please note 7pm start time.)

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david buchbinder trio

MARCH 28

fernando gallego & juan d. toledoVocalist Fernando Gallego who recently relocated from Spain and guitarist Juan D. Toledo (of the popular Latin fusion group Santerias) bring us a very special evening of flamenco song (cante) ad guitar.

APRIL 4

max senitt trio

APRIL 11

yoser rodriguez trio

APRIL 18

jim heineman trio

MAY 9

mexico amigoAFTERWORK CINCO DE MAYO PRE-PARTY!Inspired by his work with the celebrated ensemble Mariachi Vargas, Jorge López founded this authentic group which has been chosen year after year to represent Canada at the annual Encuentro Internacional del Mariachi conference in Mexico.

Nominated for a 2014 Juno Award for the second album by his Odessa/Havana project, award-winning trumpeter David Buchbinder, brings us his unique ground-breaking, genre-bending world jazz.

Inspired by the classic "Les Ethiopiques" recordings of Mulatu Astatke, and informed by his years of experience on Toronto’s Latin scene, Danley has created a unique groove-oriented ensemble.

Plakaso’s Bill Katsioustas, Jeff Edge & Diego Las Heras bring us worlds of music from the Mediterranean to North and South America with a lively mix of Latin and rumba flamenco rhythms combined with vibrant guitar-driven melodies.

These dedicated musical explorers combine modern and traditional jazz with influences collected while performing around the globe including debut material from special guest Valeria Matzner’s upcoming release and fresh renditions of established master pieces.

Pianist Roberto Linares Brown and percussionist Luisito Orbegoso join this Cuban-Canadian bassist performing classic tunes as well Rodríguez’ original compositions, fusing funk, Latin jazz & rock.

NYC-born, Toronto jazz legend Jim Heineman was inspired in his youth by the opportunity to see artists such as Monk, Coltrane and Nina Simone perform live. He counts the great Mary Lou Williams and James Moody among his mentors.

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APRIL 25

guaracha y son

MAY 16

don francks

MAY 23

energia dominicana

MAY 30

hilario duran

Led by bassist Roberto Riverón with Pabolsky Rosales on tres and vocals, Chendy León Sr. on percussion and Jorge Maza on flute, this all-Cuban quartet performs classic son montuno, guaracha, bolero, changüí and guajira from the 30s to 60s.

For the first Friday in the 2014 Lulaworld festival, we’ve invited this classic nine-piece merengue ensemble, direct from Montreal to launch their Enamorarse en la Playa CD. Join us for the 8pm salsa and merengue lesson before the 9pm concert!

The tremendously-talented, veteran Canadian singer, actor, poet and raconteur returns to Lula after the huge success of his CD launch back in February. Francks’ charm and energy is completely unmatched. (Please note 7pm start time.)

Lulaworld continues with the Lula debut of Cuban Canadian, Juno-award-winning Durán’s solo piano concert which features his original compositions as well as Cuban and American classics. (Please note 7pm start time.)

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MAY 2

david buchbinder trio

MARCH 28

fernando gallego & juan d. toledoVocalist Fernando Gallego who recently relocated from Spain and guitarist Juan D. Toledo (of the popular Latin fusion group Santerias) bring us a very special evening of flamenco song (cante) ad guitar.

APRIL 4

max senitt trio

APRIL 11

yoser rodriguez trio

APRIL 18

jim heineman trio

MAY 9

mexico amigoAFTERWORK CINCO DE MAYO PRE-PARTY!Inspired by his work with the celebrated ensemble Mariachi Vargas, Jorge López founded this authentic group which has been chosen year after year to represent Canada at the annual Encuentro Internacional del Mariachi conference in Mexico.

Nominated for a 2014 Juno Award for the second album by his Odessa/Havana project, award-winning trumpeter David Buchbinder, brings us his unique ground-breaking, genre-bending world jazz.

Inspired by the classic "Les Ethiopiques" recordings of Mulatu Astatke, and informed by his years of experience on Toronto’s Latin scene, Danley has created a unique groove-oriented ensemble.

Plakaso’s Bill Katsioustas, Jeff Edge & Diego Las Heras bring us worlds of music from the Mediterranean to North and South America with a lively mix of Latin and rumba flamenco rhythms combined with vibrant guitar-driven melodies.

These dedicated musical explorers combine modern and traditional jazz with influences collected while performing around the globe including debut material from special guest Valeria Matzner’s upcoming release and fresh renditions of established master pieces.

Pianist Roberto Linares Brown and percussionist Luisito Orbegoso join this Cuban-Canadian bassist performing classic tunes as well Rodríguez’ original compositions, fusing funk, Latin jazz & rock.

NYC-born, Toronto jazz legend Jim Heineman was inspired in his youth by the opportunity to see artists such as Monk, Coltrane and Nina Simone perform live. He counts the great Mary Lou Williams and James Moody among his mentors.

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Live Music!

SUNDAY BRUNCH

11am-2pm: live music + buffet + salsa lesson

perfect for large parties!

Live music & dancing for all ages!

$15 Adults$7 kids under 12

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“Having been born and raised in Toronto, I have lived here all my life and I love it”, says an enthusiastic Ron Davis, SYMPHRONICA’s creator and mash-up master. Davis started his residency at Lula Lounge in February of 2014, after a jazz and classical fusion-inspired debut filled the house for three consecutive Sundays last fall.

No stranger to Toronto’s jazz clubs, Davis recalls that in his younger years “there were clubs like George’s, the Colonial, Bourbon Street, and Cafe des Copians. I saw jazz greats like Lenny Breau, Rob McConnell, Dick Wellstood, Earl Hines and Herb Ellis”. Now, as a professional musician himself, he is thrilled to find audiences eager to hear a new composition at each show - making it look easy – which, of course, as all good musicians know - isn’t.This good-natured pianist/composer has a long and charitable musical history in Toronto. As Secretary of the Glenn Gould Foundation for a number of years, Davis led many progressive programs and festivals,

co-founding and producing ‘Jazz for Herbie’ – a benefit for Toronto’s Sick Kids Hospital’ saying it was by far “the most-satisfying contribution”. Ron Davis is undoubtedly an educator, and truly a voice for the Toronto jazz community.

Having played his first piano gigs in Toronto restaurants like the Groaning Board and the Blue Angel, he cites that “neither exists any longer”, adding under his breath with a boyish grin - “not my fault”. Davis has returned to the best of both at Lula Lounge.“In many ways, being able to make music in Toronto, and bring it to audiences here, is both my dream come true and a continuation of the Toronto journey I began in my youth”.Lula welcomes Ron Davis’ SYMPHRONICA on March 19th and April 23rd , plus a special appearance during Lula World. Tickets at www.rondavismusic.com

March 19th and April 23rd, 2014

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Live Music!

SUNDAY BRUNCH

11am-2pm: live music + buffet + salsa lesson

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LULAWORLD 2014 HIGHLIGHTS:

MALIKA TIROLIEN - MAY 18Originally from Guadalupe, Montreal-based singer, pianist and composer Malika Tirolien explores her Antillean roots while creating a totally contemporary and innovative gospel, jazz, soul and funk hybrid. She has performed with Snarky Puppy and collaborated with Gregory Charles, Coral Egan, and Lara Fabian.

KOBO TOWN - MAY 18After they garnered the attention of Cumbancha label founder and Putumayo researcher Jacob Edgar, Kobo Town had the opportunity to work with celebrated producer Ivan Duran (Andy Palacio & Garifuna Collective) for their second critically-acclaimed release which earned a Juno nomination in the world music category.

VANUNU ETHNO-JAZZ ENSEMBLE - MAY 21This Tel-Aviv-based ensemble has styled its own unique and contemporary fusion of traditional Jewish folk music (nigunim) and classic jazz. Presented in collaboration with Jewish Music Week in Toronto.

RUBEN ESGUERRA + VOX SAMBU - MAY 22After the launch of his 2012 CD, Colombian-born multi-instrumentalist, lyricist & educator Ruben Esguerra returns with his New Tradition band — joined by Montreal-based Vox Sambou for this first-time collaboration. Originally from Limbé, Haiti, Sambou is a founding member of hip hop crew Nomadic Massive.

This year’s Lulaworld promises to be better than ever! From May 18 to June 7, Lula Music and Arts Centre will wel-come more than 100 local artists and in-ternational guests with cultural roots in Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Italy, Trini-dad, Isreal, Guadalupe, Angola, Portu-gal and Brazil.

For the first time, the festival will conclude with a day of outdoor, free programming as part of Dundas West Fest. As in previous years the festival includes many first time collaborations, this year between local musicians and those visiting from Montreal, New York and Los Angeles.

Check out some of the highlights of the festival and visit lula.ca and lulaworld.ca for additional concerts (yes there’s more!) and updates.

LULAWORLD 2014

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WILLIE TORRES & CONJUNTO LACALU - MAY 23Puerto Rican-born, Spanish Harlem Orchestra singer Willie Torres toured the world with Larry Harlow & the Latin Legends Orchestra at the age of 16 and has worked closely with Ray Baretto, Junior Gonzalez, Ismael Miranda, Nestor Sanchez and Yomo Toro.

DOMINIC MANCUSO - MAY 252010 Juno Award winner, Mancuso returns to Lulaworld after launching his debut album as part of the festival in 2009. An acclaimed singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Dominic continues to fuse his Italian roots with jazz and pop.

DAFNIS PREITO’S PROVERB TRIO - MAY 28One of the most celebrated Cuban jazz percussionists of today, New York-based Preito brings his avant-garde, electronic, soul, hip hop, jazz trio to Canada for the very first time. Featuring Jason Lindner on keyborad and vocalist Kokayi.

MAR ABERTO SOUND SYSTEM + SPECIAL GUESTS FROM NYC - MAY 29Save the date! Exciting details coming soon!!

ZEYNEP - MAY 30For more than a decade, Zeynep performed lead vocals for the first, and best-known, Latin group in Turkey — The Latin All Stars. Now working with Roberto Linares Brown, Ozbilen reveals a completely new project which she describes as “Latin with Mediterranean spices.”

MARTHA GONZALEZ + CAFE CON PAN - JUN 1Grammy-Award winner Martha Gonzalez describes herself as a Chicana artivista (artist/activist). Gonzalez has collaborated, and/or toured with artist such as Los Lobos, Los Van Van, Jackson Brown, Susana Baca, Taj Mahal, Tom Waits, Los Super Seven and Lila Downs. Gonzalez joins us to collaborate with local artists Cafe Con Pan and special guests. ROBERTO OCCHIPINTI & FRIENDS - JUN 3The Gryphon Trio, Hilario Duran, Mark Kelso, Luis Deniz and Phil Dwyer join veteran bassist/producer Roberto Occhipinti for an evening of original jazz music for large ensemble, culled from Occhipinti’s 4 critically-acclaimed releases.

DAVID VIRELLES WITH ERIC MCPHERSON - JUN 4“One of four young pianists on the rise” according to the New York Times, Cuban-born Virelles was introduced to TO audiences by Jane Bunnett. In 2009, David moved to New York to study composition with Henry Threadgill. One of the most in-demand pianists in jazz, he works with Steve Coleman, Chris Potter & Ravi Coltrane. Followed by an improv trio led by Rich Brown.

LULAWORLD 2014

FOR MORE INFO, THE COMPLETE SCHEDULE & MAKE RESEVATIONSVISIT WWW.LULA.CA!

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Random House launches Patricia Pearson’s fascinating new work, Opening Heaven’s Door. Later in the night Soul Stew, Toronto's legendary rhythm and blues, soul, jazz and funk ensemble takes the stage (and packs the dance floor).

THURSDAY APRIL 10

patricia pearson book launch + soul stew

Márcio Faraco stays true to the traditional music of Brazil, melding the language of the samba, bossa nova and choro. Featuring delicate and masterful guitar work, Faraco’s vocals are beautiful and engaging. Presented by Small World Music with opening set by Luanda Jones Trio.

TUESDAY MARCH 18

marcio faraco

Artistic director and choreographer Pastel Supernova strives to free the audience from inhibitions using elements of vaudeville, contemporary dance and burlesque to tell stories while exploring decadence & primal instincts.

THURSDAY MARCH 20

love letters cabaret: strict tease 2

Under the artistic direction of Murilo Elbas and musical direction of Valter Barberini, this journey through the evolution of Brazilian music features Marisa Oliveira, Giomar Campbell and Hugo Pilo.

SUNDAY MARCH 23

the history of brazilian music

TUESDAY MARCH 25

aroma del flamencoStarring Bonzai Suzuki and more TBA! Bonzai Suzuki is high energy pop with an electronic sound reminiscent of 80s rock and dance music. Featuring Dave Howard, Great Bob Scott, Sahra Featherstone, Barbra Lica and Jaymz Bee.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 9

String ensemble Ozere reveals both Eastern and Western European folk and classical influences while Ventanas blends flamenco, Sephardic, Balkan and Turkish traditions. Firmly rooted in Eastern European and Romani music, the stunning violinist and singer Briga (direct from Montreal) sings in both French and English.SUNDAY MARCH 30 EVENING

ozere + ventanas + briga

Join the National March for Music Therapy! The 2km family-friendly fundraising march will take place in communities coast to coast and in Toronto will end with an awesome party at Lula Lounge.

SUNDAY MARCH 30 (AFTERNOON)

The twelve-piece, horn driven, knock-your-socks-off, Yasgurs Farm has become one of Lula’s favourite dance bands. Motown Madness promises to be the group’s best Lula party to date, replete with favourites from the 60s and 70s, performed live and in costume!

THURSDAY MARCH 27

Lulaworld Records launches Escamilla’s much anticipated first full-length album, 500 Years of Night. Drawing on his Mexican roots, Quique creates a fusion of folk, rock, reggae, huapango and cumbia. The CD delivers the whole package: politically-charged lyrics, beautiful vocals and irresistible grooves.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 26

An evening dedicated to the beautiful art form of Flamenco featuring Christine Arzoumanian, Celeste Hamilton, Nicolas Hernandez, Rie Ishizuka, Sonia Muñoz, Silvia Temis, Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko.

motown march madness

party & march for music therapy!

jaymz bee’s birthday bash

quique escamilla cd launch

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v HIGHLIGHTS OF LULA’S SPRING 2014 SEASON FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE VISIT WWW.LULA.CA!

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Random House launches Patricia Pearson’s fascinating new work, Opening Heaven’s Door. Later in the night Soul Stew, Toronto's legendary rhythm and blues, soul, jazz and funk ensemble takes the stage (and packs the dance floor).

THURSDAY APRIL 10

patricia pearson book launch + soul stew

Márcio Faraco stays true to the traditional music of Brazil, melding the language of the samba, bossa nova and choro. Featuring delicate and masterful guitar work, Faraco’s vocals are beautiful and engaging. Presented by Small World Music with opening set by Luanda Jones Trio.

TUESDAY MARCH 18

marcio faraco

Artistic director and choreographer Pastel Supernova strives to free the audience from inhibitions using elements of vaudeville, contemporary dance and burlesque to tell stories while exploring decadence & primal instincts.

THURSDAY MARCH 20

love letters cabaret: strict tease 2

Under the artistic direction of Murilo Elbas and musical direction of Valter Barberini, this journey through the evolution of Brazilian music features Marisa Oliveira, Giomar Campbell and Hugo Pilo.

SUNDAY MARCH 23

the history of brazilian music

TUESDAY MARCH 25

aroma del flamencoStarring Bonzai Suzuki and more TBA! Bonzai Suzuki is high energy pop with an electronic sound reminiscent of 80s rock and dance music. Featuring Dave Howard, Great Bob Scott, Sahra Featherstone, Barbra Lica and Jaymz Bee.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 9

String ensemble Ozere reveals both Eastern and Western European folk and classical influences while Ventanas blends flamenco, Sephardic, Balkan and Turkish traditions. Firmly rooted in Eastern European and Romani music, the stunning violinist and singer Briga (direct from Montreal) sings in both French and English.SUNDAY MARCH 30 EVENING

ozere + ventanas + briga

Join the National March for Music Therapy! The 2km family-friendly fundraising march will take place in communities coast to coast and in Toronto will end with an awesome party at Lula Lounge.

SUNDAY MARCH 30 (AFTERNOON)

The twelve-piece, horn driven, knock-your-socks-off, Yasgurs Farm has become one of Lula’s favourite dance bands. Motown Madness promises to be the group’s best Lula party to date, replete with favourites from the 60s and 70s, performed live and in costume!

THURSDAY MARCH 27

Lulaworld Records launches Escamilla’s much anticipated first full-length album, 500 Years of Night. Drawing on his Mexican roots, Quique creates a fusion of folk, rock, reggae, huapango and cumbia. The CD delivers the whole package: politically-charged lyrics, beautiful vocals and irresistible grooves.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 26

An evening dedicated to the beautiful art form of Flamenco featuring Christine Arzoumanian, Celeste Hamilton, Nicolas Hernandez, Rie Ishizuka, Sonia Muñoz, Silvia Temis, Larissa Vingilis-Jaremko.

motown march madness

party & march for music therapy!

jaymz bee’s birthday bash

quique escamilla cd launch

Pho

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v HIGHLIGHTS OF LULA’S SPRING 2014 SEASON FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE VISIT WWW.LULA.CA!

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Get your groove on with this group of talented players collaborating to create a vibrant melting pot of of Latin American sounds and rhythms, incorporating Bolero, Folklore, Joropo, with a strong jazz influence and lyrics in both Spanish and English.

THURSDAY MAY 15

carla gonzalez & latin train

Continuing their exciting 2014 series, Lula’s classical house band focusses on revisiting masterworks in new and innovative ways, creating chamber versions of large-scale orchestral works. Upcoming concerts include works by Gustav Mahler, Eskender Bekmambetov & Howard Hanson.

MONDAY APRIL 14 & MAY 12

euphonia

Music and Politics and Small World Music launch this groundbreaking album by one of the most exciting and diverse ensembles in the city. Appropriately entitled Open, this 5-song EP brings the sound of the tabla into new contexts. With Lenka Lichtenberg and DJ Medicineman.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 16

rakkatak

This vaudeville spectacular is designed to delight and amaze featuring burlesque stars Bella Barecatt, Fionna Flauntit, Dee Dee Star, Esther De Ville plus Willy Wonder. With Poynter & Payne, The Mansfield Brothers Vaudeville Troupe, Fire Eater Itto Kagutsuchi, Mior and many more!

THURSDAY APRIL 24

the roustabout revue

TUESDAY APRIL 29

autorickshaw cd releaseSamba Squad kicks off the summer season, bringing their steaming street vibe and calling on all dancers to burn up the floor. Digging deep into the vault for old favourites and introducing some spanking new rhythms, this party will remind you what it’s like to dance in the streets!

SUNDAY MAY 11

Created in honour of the Godfather of Soul, this show features your favourite James Brown tunes performed by Carlton J. Smith. Carleton knew James Brown, portrayed him in the film Liberty Heights, and after Brown’s sudden passing, performed on his behalf at BB King’s in New York.

THURSDAY MAY 8

in the name of james brown

An entertainer and songwriter who has devoted his career to the legacy of soul music, Carlton J. Smith charms audiences wherever he performs. Note that on the Thursday evening, Carlton will present a second program dedicated to the legendary James Brown.

WEDNESDAY MAY 7

World-renowned Brazilian choreographer, Rosangela Silvestre, from Salvador, Bahia, joins forces with international star Adrianna Yanuziello of Dance Migration. Faces of Nature is an imaginative and inspirational journey through the African diaspora via music, song & dance.

SUNDAY MAY 4

Kenyan-born guitarist and bandleader Adam Solomon headlines this annual fundraiser. Known as "The Professor," this Juno award-winning guitar maestro is highly acclaimed for the jazzy blues licks which infuse his traditional African sound.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 30

Cutting edge Indo-fusion ensemble Autorickshaw releases their fourth studio effort, The Humours of Autorickshaw, produced by Andrew Craig. With Justin Abedin, Dylan Bell, Andrew Craig, Jaron Freeman-Fox, Patrick Graham, Ed Hanley, Retrocity, Ben Riley, Suba Sankaran & Gord Sheard.

rosangela silvestre & dance migration

international soul man

samba squad

romero house fundraiser

HIGHLIGHTS OF LULA’S SPRING 2014 SEASON FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE VISIT WWW.LULA.CA!

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Get your groove on with this group of talented players collaborating to create a vibrant melting pot of of Latin American sounds and rhythms, incorporating Bolero, Folklore, Joropo, with a strong jazz influence and lyrics in both Spanish and English.

THURSDAY MAY 15

carla gonzalez & latin train

Continuing their exciting 2014 series, Lula’s classical house band focusses on revisiting masterworks in new and innovative ways, creating chamber versions of large-scale orchestral works. Upcoming concerts include works by Gustav Mahler, Eskender Bekmambetov & Howard Hanson.

MONDAY APRIL 14 & MAY 12

euphonia

Music and Politics and Small World Music launch this groundbreaking album by one of the most exciting and diverse ensembles in the city. Appropriately entitled Open, this 5-song EP brings the sound of the tabla into new contexts. With Lenka Lichtenberg and DJ Medicineman.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 16

rakkatak

This vaudeville spectacular is designed to delight and amaze featuring burlesque stars Bella Barecatt, Fionna Flauntit, Dee Dee Star, Esther De Ville plus Willy Wonder. With Poynter & Payne, The Mansfield Brothers Vaudeville Troupe, Fire Eater Itto Kagutsuchi, Mior and many more!

THURSDAY APRIL 24

the roustabout revue

TUESDAY APRIL 29

autorickshaw cd releaseSamba Squad kicks off the summer season, bringing their steaming street vibe and calling on all dancers to burn up the floor. Digging deep into the vault for old favourites and introducing some spanking new rhythms, this party will remind you what it’s like to dance in the streets!

SUNDAY MAY 11

Created in honour of the Godfather of Soul, this show features your favourite James Brown tunes performed by Carlton J. Smith. Carleton knew James Brown, portrayed him in the film Liberty Heights, and after Brown’s sudden passing, performed on his behalf at BB King’s in New York.

THURSDAY MAY 8

in the name of james brown

An entertainer and songwriter who has devoted his career to the legacy of soul music, Carlton J. Smith charms audiences wherever he performs. Note that on the Thursday evening, Carlton will present a second program dedicated to the legendary James Brown.

WEDNESDAY MAY 7

World-renowned Brazilian choreographer, Rosangela Silvestre, from Salvador, Bahia, joins forces with international star Adrianna Yanuziello of Dance Migration. Faces of Nature is an imaginative and inspirational journey through the African diaspora via music, song & dance.

SUNDAY MAY 4

Kenyan-born guitarist and bandleader Adam Solomon headlines this annual fundraiser. Known as "The Professor," this Juno award-winning guitar maestro is highly acclaimed for the jazzy blues licks which infuse his traditional African sound.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 30

Cutting edge Indo-fusion ensemble Autorickshaw releases their fourth studio effort, The Humours of Autorickshaw, produced by Andrew Craig. With Justin Abedin, Dylan Bell, Andrew Craig, Jaron Freeman-Fox, Patrick Graham, Ed Hanley, Retrocity, Ben Riley, Suba Sankaran & Gord Sheard.

rosangela silvestre & dance migration

international soul man

samba squad

romero house fundraiser

HIGHLIGHTS OF LULA’S SPRING 2014 SEASON FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE VISIT WWW.LULA.CA!

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Salsa @ Lula!

The newly initiated to salsa might think that the bands at Lula are somewhat interchangeable, but a few visits to the venue will reveal the incredible diversity amongst our salsa ensembles.

Like jazz, salsa is an umbrella term that encompasses a wide variety of styles with many nuances. Our Friday “Cuba Libre” series focusses on bands made up of musicians primarily from Cuba. Groups like Café Cubano, Son Aché, Yani Borrell, Roberto Linares Brown

Orchestra and Changui Havana have an open style with lots of room for improvisation. Visiting Lula on a Friday night is like taking a trip to Cuba where you might hear a mix of salsa, son and timba (a fusion style that incorporates jazz horn lines, funky bass and aggressive percussion).

Saturday nights at Lula tend to be more influenced by salsa from New York, Puerto Rico and Colombia. In addition to original compositions, bands such as Moda Eterna,

There’s a reason why Lula is known by many primarily as a Latin club. For 12 years we have presented live 10 to 12 piece salsa bands every weekend, that’s over 100 nights a year!

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Salsa @ Lula!

Conjunto Lacalu, Ricky Franco, Orquesta Fantasia and Salsotika cover classics by salsa greats such as Ray Barretto, Willy Colón and Oscar De León.

While we love to hear great covers, Lula puts a strong emphasis on supporting original material by Canadian composers. (Many original tunes can be heard on the Lula Essential Tracks compilation CD.) Local composers such as Roberto Linares Brown and Yani Borrell are already having an impact internationally and we expect to hear more great Canadian salsa in the coming years!

Cafe Cubano Friday Sept 13, 2013

Shown: Angel Luis Marquez, Aris Montenwgro,

Alex Borges, Reinier Torres & Yosvani CastañedaPhoto: Anna Encheva

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KOERNER HALL 5th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SEASON

Israel GalvánSAT., MAR. 29, 2014 8PM KOERNER HALL“ One of flamenco’s great mavericks.” (The Guardian) “ It’s extremely rare in any genre to see a dancer of this singularimagination and authority.” (The New York Times) “ Brilliantly inventive avant-garde performer Israel Galván takes flamenco to awhole new level.” (Time Out London)

Johnny Clegg With Special GuestJesse CleggWED., APR. 16, 2014 8PM KOERNER HALLPop music meets African Zulu rhythms. Johnny’s son, Jesse Clegg, opens the show.Presented in association w ith Batuki M usic and Small W orld M usic.

Terri Lyne Carrington’s Mosaic ProjectSAT., APR. 26, 2014 8PM KOERNER HALLAn all-star cast of female musicians and two signaturevoices – Nona Hendryx (from LaBelle) and Carmen Lundy.Part of the TD Jazz: Celebrating Dinah and Sarah concert series.

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