PRESENTS SONS OF AFRO-CUBAN SOUL: Iyá Iré in Toronto April 21st
A night of rhythm and drums @ 918 Bathurst: The Annual Fundraiser for the Muhtadi International Drumming Festival.
Toronto (Canada) – March 19, 2012 – Sons of Afro-Cuban SouI Iyá Iré will be performing at the cultural arts venue 918 Bathurst Street, April 21st, for an eclectic and energetic night of dancing and percussion to raise funds for the 13th Annual Muhtadi International Drumming Festival.
The April 21st fundraiser at 918 Bathurst Street promises to be a night to remember. Headlined by Afro-Cuban Drum Ensemble, Iyá Iré, Afro-Cuban Drum Ensemble, who will get your feet moving while performing Guaguancó, Columbia, Yambu, plus music for the Orishas, Abakuá, and even a little Conga! Special Guests Muhtadi & The World Drummers (Traditional West African) will be opening the night and there will be sets featuring the distinct signature sounds of DJ Corey Dawkins spinning soulful Afro Latin house, neo soul & more. Come early as CU (Casineros Unidos) Productions will be presenting a complimentary Salsa Lesson. In this introductory salsa lesson, you will learn the basics of timing, rhythm, footwork, frame, connection with your partner and having fun! You will learn some basic moves, and you may also learn Rueda de Casino (or “salsa wheel”), where couples dance in a circle and exchange partners and execute moves synchronized by a caller. Rueda is a very popular way to dance the Cuban salsa known as Casino!
The proceeds of the 918 Bathurst Street fundraiser will go directly towards the costs of producing this year’s free festival so your attendance and support will be greatly appreciated. Doors open at 7 pm with complimentary Salsa lessons from 7-8 pm and the opening act taking the stage at 8 pm. Advance tickets are $20 and are available at http://www.muhtadidrumfest.com or at
African Drums & Art Crafts (618 Dundas Street West)
Play De Record (357 Yonge Street)
Rotate This (801 Queen Street West)
Soundscapes (527 College Street)
Each year the Muhtadi International Drumming Festival, the largest percussion-based event of its kind in Canada, presents over 30 live performances, free of charge. This year the festival will be held June 9th and 10th. Continue reading
