Led by pianist Jorge Betancourt and featuring some of Toronto’s top players, Café Cubano was one of the first all-Cuban, full salsa bands formed in Canada. The group has spawned numerous other projects and continues to be a trailblazer in te city’s timba scene.
Born in Camangüey, Cuba, the son of a famous symphonic orchestra conductor, Jorge Betancourt began his career with Charanga 86 before going on to work with Orquesta Trinima, Salsometro and the influential Valentine y los del Caribe. In Canada, he has earned a reputation for his animated stage presence and an inventive fusion of salsa, RnB, funk and timba with traditional son and guaracha forms.
Café Cubano will perform in Lula Lounge as part of the Havana Club Friday sessions, in a night which will also feature special guest Yulaysi Miranda Ferrer and DJ Suave.
- Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas St. W.)
- Doors Open: 6:30 pm / World Jazz Set: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm / Dance Lesson: 9:15 pm / Show Starts: 10:30 pm.
- Admission: $15 (includes dance lesson).
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