rumberos e-newsletter
edition 11_2006

Hi Everybody
Welcome to those who are new to this email list.... Here's a quick update!

Sincerely
Joaquin

Performances

1st Annual Emancipation Music Festival & CD Release Party

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

The International Emancipation Children's Fund | Digital Bird Studios | Songwriter's Unite

PERFORMANCES BY:

Joining us in this cause are a mix of some of the best singer-songwriters alongside internationally renown world artists

Blackburn | Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo | Erica Thomas | Bruce Jones | Larra Skye
David Gillis | Russell Leon | Peter J. Slack

WHEN:

Monday November 20th, 6:00 pm doors open

WHERE:

The Hugh's Room. 2261 Dundas St. West

WHY:

All proceeds to raise money for The International Emancipation Children's Fund directly benefiting the children of South Africa

HOW MUCH:

27$ Advanced / $ 30 at the door SEATING IS LIMITED

We are very excited and pleased to bring together musical communities who foster a deep respect for one another's beliefs and differences and whose language of music is the cement in the foundation that brings and holds everyone's spirits together. It is this deep respect for one another that can be considered the primary catalyst of emancipation, and on November 20th, we come together at the Hugh's room to continue the celebration of freedom through artistic expression.

The CD release of "The Cat Continuum" is a musical document of Peter J Slack's journey that was inspired by the many influences and opportunities presented by Russell Leon of Songwriter's Unite (www.songwritersunite.com), and the Emancipation Picnic organizers Dennis and Lisa Scott (www.emancipation.ca). The theme of the CD is about healing and giving through music and, with respect to this theme, both the proceeds and primary purpose of this event are to benefit the children of South Africa through the International Emancipation Children's Fund. We are also pleased to release the 2005 emancipation picnic CD.

Upcoming Workshops and Clinics

November 13th & the 27th: Advanced Rumba Workshop, 7:00-8:30 pm.

November 10th & the 24th: Beginners Rumba Workshop, 7:00-8:30 pm.

Every Saturday: Community Drum Circle, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.

All workshops will take place in the ensemble room at Soul Drums 5295 Yonge Street, North of Sheppard. (416-225-5295)

Rumba Retreat

Look forward for info on the Rumba retreat scheduled for February 2nd-4th 2007.

Cuba Retreat 2007

the spirit and soul of Cuba

“La Romeria de Mayo”

April 27 - May 4 2007
Holguin and Antilla Cuba

Click here to see pictures from the Cuba 2006 retreat.