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Lulaworld at Luminato in the Square
June 15 @ 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
FREE
Lulaworld, the programmers behind Toronto’s lively and colourful west-end Toronto music venue Lula Lounge, have curated an immersive and family-friendly celebration of Latin, Brazilian and Indigenous music and dance, gathering international legends and local stars.
Artists from Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Cuba take us on a full-day exploration of psychedelic cumbia, contemporary son, Cuban indie jazz, rumba, forró, samba reggae, Latin pop and more. Bring the whole family to dance to the rhythms of Colombia, Brazil and Cuba with beginner workshops taught by local and international instructors.
Arrive early to make something to carry or play in the community parade, led by drumming ensemble Tdot Batu, shop from artisan vendors and indulge in the tropical food and drinks from the day’s featured regions.
The party continues with DJ sets by Sonic Sancocho and performances from Juno-winning vocalist Dayme Arocena, Rio de Janeiro’s Forroçacana (presented in collaboration with local community Uma Nota Culture and Showzaço) and the legendary Los Mirlos, known as the uncrowned kings of Peruvian Cumbia and originators of the style of cumbia known as chicha.
Hosted by Dailyn Martinez and Ana Lia.
About the curators, Lula Music & Arts:
Presenting Latin, Brazilian and global roots music at the west-end venue Lula Lounge, Lulaworld is also a festival, a JUNO-winning record label and an artist incubator with international impact.
Fostering new projects, collaborations and approaches, Lulaworld encourages musical excellence, experimentation and cross-cultural pollination as it serves artists and audiences in its genres of focus.
Lulaworld’s home in Toronto, the colourful, eclectically elegant venue Lula Lounge, is best known for its high octane salsa nights that feature a roster of more than a dozen 10 to 16-piece salsa orchestras performing original compositions that are sure to become the salsa classics of tomorrow!
Presented by the Government of Ontario
In partnership with Lula Music and Arts Centre, International Indigenous Music Summit, Uma Nota, Showzaco, The Word on The Street Toronto Book & Magazine Festival, StreetART Toronto
