Special Dance Performance with Pupy Insua from Cuba!
Pupy is one of the world's greatest Rumba and Afro Cuban dancers. For many years, a lead dancer with the legendary 'Yoruba Andabo' in Havana, Cuba, he inspired and trained a whole generation of young Cuban dancers and drummers. For the past ten years he has been spreading his love for his culture world-wide, in workshops in the US, Brazil, Italy, Russia and more! Wtih great passion and a wild sense of humor, he invites us to taste the magic of the Rumba. For more info about Pupy in Toronto visit www.cubaintoronto.com
DJ Billy Bryans will be spinning the best in Salsa, Raggaeton, and a whole lot more at 9:30!!!
Billy Bryans has been involved in all aspects of the music business since he started playing drums at age 12. After moving to Toronto (from Montreal) in the 70's , Bryans produced records for acts as diverse as Downchild Blues Band, Lillian Allen, and Punjabi By Nature. He was co-leader of 80's group The Parachute Club and in the 90's was heavily involved with the Toronto world music scene as promoter and publicist. Bryans has worked in television production and as well, is a latin music dj and promoter at clubs such as Maná on College Street and Lula Lounge on Dundas St West. After several years of presenting Cuban artists such as La Charanga Habanera and Los Van Van he has of the Cuban rapera and become the managerjazz/poet Telmary. For Billy's blog visit www.misterbryans.com
