Featuring Los Mirlos, photo by Charlotte Béja
Lulaworld
at Luminato in the Square
Curated by Lula Music & Arts
Saturday, June 15
1pm - 11pm
David Pecaut Square
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 for some vintage vinyl 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.
Performers and Activities
Schedule 1pm - 11pm
Performances
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
5:30 pm - 6:25 pm
7:30 pm - 8:25 pm
8:30 pm - 9:25 pm
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Times subject to change. Please check back regularly for most recent schedule
Activities
1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
1:00 pm - 11:00 pm
1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Word on the Street curated Book Nook
1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Vintage Vinyl Sale
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Crafts for Kids - instrument making
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Cumbia dance lesson
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
6:30 pm - 7:25 pm
Forro dance lesson
Times subject to change. Please check back regularly for most recent schedule
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!
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Accessibility
ASL interpretation will be available on June 7 and June 16.
An Access Tent will be onsite with staff and volunteers to assist, along with access kits. Sighted Guides and ASL Volunteers will also be available throughout the festival. Please review our Access Guide for more information.
A Relaxed Tent will be available every day for anyone who needs a quieter space.
There will be an AODA viewing platform in front of the main stage.
An Access Guide and Venue Guide are available
HERE
Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts, Culture and Creativity
350 King St. W., 4th Floor,
Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
Charitable Registration Number: 81163 7347 RR0001