May 15th at Lula Lounge 1:30pm
Free Admission
-screening of documentary The Sound of the River and Son Jarocho workshop
http://www.lulalounge.ca/Events/2010/may/jarocho.html
An exceptional voyage to the roots of son jarocho. Beautiful images of Veracruz and English subtitles. After the film stay and learn the basic steps so you can dance at Sunday’s fandango!
May 16th at Lula Lounge 8pm
$10 advance $15 at the door
-Café Con Pan with special guests Yohualichan (direct from Montreal) and Mexican Ranchera singer Cecilia Guerrero.
http://www.lulalounge.ca/Events/2010/may/jorocho.html
This encounter between Ontario and Quebec son jarocho groups is intended to share our experience and strengthen our ties. Cecilia Guerrero sings emotive renditions of classic Mexican songs and is accompanied by guitarist Alejandro Monsivais. The performances will be followed by the first fandango we have ever organized in Toronto.
Lula Lounge is at 1585 Dundas Street West