Lulaworld: Elsten Torres with Amanda Martinez
A South Africa Event on 2016-06-05 20:00:00
Lulaworld welcomes to the stage, two-time GRAMMY nominated and multiple BMI award-winning singer/songwriter Elsten Torres, aka Fulano, with Amanda Martinez.
Event Details
- Doors Open: 7:00PM
- Show Starts: 8:00PM
- Admission: Advance / at the Door
- Presented By:Lula Music and Arts Centre
Elsten Torres
Born in Havana, raised in NYC and now based in Miami. Fulano has written for Ricky Martin, Alejandra Guzman, Julio Igliesas Jr. and Oscar De Leon, with his compositions topping charts in the U.S and internationally.
Amanda Martinez
Amanda Martinez is a Toronto-based singer/songwriter whose music exultingly blends her unique Mexican and South African roots with flamenco soul. Her solo CDs have garnered her multiple nominations for Latin Jazz Performer of the Year, and her songs have appeared on three Putumayo world music collections. Her third CD “Mañana” was helmed by GRAMMY-winning producer Javier Limón, (Buika, Mariza and Diego el Cigala) who hails Martinez as “one of the greatest voices in the world.” Honorary co-chair of PanAm 2015’s Ignite program, Martinez has also headlined at the legendary Blue Note jazz club in New York, the 2010 FIFA World Cup Festivities in South Africa and the 2011 PanAmerican Games in Guadalajara.
Enjoy dinner before the show!
Dinner reservations guarantee seating and a great start to the evening.
On weekdays, Lula offers a three course, tropical fusion prix fixe dinner that includes choice of appetizer, main course, and dessert for just . Prefer to dine tapas style? There is also an option to choose three appetizers and one dessert for the same price. On most evening the same menu is also available on an a la carte basis. Items range from to . Admission to the show is additional.
Dinner Menu
Led by Chef Trevor Viirre, Lula's culinary team has created a distinctive menu that like Lula itself, is decidedly international with a Latin soul that shines through in everything we do. Check out Lula's new tropical fusion menu.
Lulaworld 2016 – June 1 to June 11
Now in its eleventh year, the annual Lulaworld festival brings together Toronto’s finest world, jazz and Latin musicians presenting their latest compositions and projects and collaborating with celebrated international guests.
The festival will include a day of free outdoor programming as part of Dundas West Fest on June 11. Lulworld 2016 includes CD releases, more than a dozen international guests, free concerts, family workshops and a huge Brazilian parade that YOU can be part of!
Presented by Lula Music and Arts Centre the 2016 Lulaworld festival will highlight the incredible breadth and calibre of the Toronto world and Latin music scenes. LMAC would like to thank our funders, partners and sponsors for all their support. Lulaworld 2016 Events @ Lula Lounge
Opening Night:
Jun 1- Yoser Rodriguez CD Launch + Laura Cole + Cécile Doo-Kingué
Jun 2- Los Poetas Remix Launch + Fito Blanko
Jun 3- Gabriel Palatchi + Changarón Del Norte
Jun 4- Ola Fresca direct from NYC
Jun 5- Elsten Torres and Amanda Martinez
Jun 7- Kafinal + Elaine L’il Bit Sheppard
Jun 8- Wagner Petrilli + Aquiles Baez Trio + Eliana Cuevas + Jeremy Ledbetter
Jun 9- D’bi Young + ABAKOS (Pierre Kwenders x Dear Denizen)
Jun 10- Toto Berriell + Mario Allende Group + Dailyn Martinez + Roberto Linares Brown + Roicel Riveron
Jun 11- Choco Orta + Lula All Stars Lulaworld Stage @ Dundas West Fest June 11
1:30- Choco Orta + Lula All Stars
3:00- Roicel Riveron + Roberto Linares Brown
4:30- Aquiles Baez Trio
6:30- Toto Berriell + Mario Allende
8:30- Tamborim + Batucada CariocaWorkshops
June 4 and 11- Samba Dance workshops
June 6- Songwriting workshop with Elsten Torres at Small World Music Centre
June 11- Grand Bateria Expresss – Community drumming and dance in the street
June 13- Samba Drumming workshop with Junior Tamborim from Monobloco
at Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St
Toronto, Canada
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