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Descarga Musical: An Afternoon of Traditional Cuban Music with Miguelito Valdés

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 […]

Rafael Cortijo and Ismael Rivera – The “pregón del barrio” and the evolution of Puerto Rican salsa | with Sal Ferreras

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 […]

Drum Circle Time with Toto

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, […]

JUNE Reading Group Latin American Short Stories (in translation)

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 […]

“Pedro Navaja” by Rubén Blades – A cultural prisma | with Sal Ferreras

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 […]

Son Pregón by OKAN

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 […]

POP! Let’s create together

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 […]

Serenata for Canada presenting: Mariachi Los Dorados

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 […]