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Join Miguelito Valdés, one of Cuba's most highly considered trumpet players for an afternoon of traditional Cuban tunes. Experience an enjoyable repertoire that will include some of the better-known Latin musical styles such as Son, Bolero, Cha cha chá and Latin Jazz. Cuban music is rich and diverse, and is born from a fertile mixture […]

Tertulia Talks with Sal Ferreras **NEW DATE MAY 25th** This is a FREE online event. Join the Zoom Meeting on May 25th at 7pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87400610928?pwd=NTdsd3BOOU5sYVFsWVM5amtpWk44dz09 Meeting ID: 874 0061 0928 Password: 469863 This talk will explore the development of Puerto Rican Salsa with a special focus on the way in which “música tropical” (the precursor […]

Tertulia Jam with Israel (Toto) Berriel This event is on VLACC's Facebook page on May 13th and 27th, at 11am: www.facebook.com/vlacc Toto explores the percussion potential of simple household objects while showing some of the main Latin American beats. The essence and magic of rhythm communicated on drums and percussion instruments cut through all ages, […]

Latin American Short Stories in Translation Reading Group – ONLINE Explore the world of Latin American creative writing, culture and ideas! This event is free, but registration is required. Please click here to get your FREE ticket on Eventbrite VLACC is pleased to present, in partnership with UBC’s Latin American Studies program, a reading group […]

Tertulia Talks with Sal Ferreras **NEW DATE JUNE 8th** This is a FREE online event. Join Zoom Meeting at  7pm on June 8th: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83247109851?pwd=UGlpVHBvQW9vVlcyQXhzYzFrTWNOdz09 Meeting ID: 832 4710 9851 Password: navaja "Pedro Navaja", the popular hit song by Rubén Blades uses what is considered to be a classic version of a “salsa” song arrangement. What […]

VLACC is thrilled to partner with Lula Lounge/Lula Music & Arts Centre for this entertaining online workshop. Leaders of the Toronto-based Afro-Cuban roots and jazz group OKAN, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne will explain the history of Son Pregón, a traditional Cuban musical genre. Get ready to learn the rhythm and sing along with one […]

This online workshop will introduce families to fundamental knowledge and techniques of art-making in a way that engages their own expression into the artwork while nurturing imagination, collaboration, and confidence. In this session, visual art educator Yaimel will guide you to create a fun collage (June 13th) and a monotype (June 27th)  Collage Saturday, June […]

VLACC is delighted to announce Serenata for Canada presenting Mariachi Los Dorados on July 1st from 11:00 am – 12: 00 pm on our Facebook page (facebook.com/vlacc) Join us in our celebration of Canada’s Anniversary. Sing along with “Las Mañanitas” (Mexico's most popular birthday song) and several traditional tunes with a wonderful musical performance by […]

Join us for an afternoon of soulful acoustic solo music with singer/songwriter Stephanie Pedraza. Her original musical compositions are an honest reflection of her rich Latin American background, of her experience growing up in Cali-Colombia, of time spent living in Andalucia, Spain in a perfect blend of traditional Latin rhythms, root, rock, pop. Get ready […]

Social Distancing with Cine Club – ONLINE EDITION We’re delighted to present the documentary Omara: Cuba directed by Cuban filmmaker Lester Hamlet. The film documents the 70-year artistic career of the “queen of feeling” or Buena Vista Social Club Diva, as the renowned singer Omara Portuondo is known. Join us on July 17, 2020, at […]