rumberos e-newsletter
edition 01_2008

Hi Everybody

Welcome to all new members of the email list.

We have some exciting musical news and events planned ahead. Hope to see everyone soon.

Sincerely
Joaquin

Performances

Njacko Backo & Kalimba Kalimba
Mama Oh DVD Release Party

Friday February 1st @ 8:30 pm

"From Njacko Backo and Kalimba! Kalimba!’s opening notes, the music’s exotic and hot rhythms had everyone on the dance floor. An inevitable occurrence with this group."
~ Olivier Bilodeau, Le Métropolitain

Opening Performances by Donné Roberts & Jacques Yams

The Gladstone Hotel Ballroom
1214 Queen Street West
$15 Admission / $25 with DVD

Gladstone Hotel: 416.531.4635
Music Africa: 416.469.5336
Media: 416.836.8951

njackobacko.com
musicafrica.org
gladstonehotel.com

The 24 Hour Drum Circle For Charity

Friday February 1
to Saturday February 2

St. George’s Anglican Church
5350 Yonge Street Toronto

Plan to come and drum with us any time you can during this community event as we help raise funds for Aids in Africa, and underprivaleged Youth in Cuba. Pre-registration is only $25.00
GREAT PRIZES!

All you need to do is join in! IT WILL BE AN URBAN MINI-RETREAT FOR ONLY $25.00!!

Click here for complete details

CUBA RETREAT 2008 - April 27 to May 4

"La Romeria de Mayo"

The spirit and soul of Cuba

Antilla, Holguin and Santiago de Cuba

Drum - Dance - Festivals - Parades

In-depth workshops and drum circles on the beach
City tours of Holguin, Santiago de Cuba & the Colonial city of Antilla

*** NEW for 2008 - Tropicana Santiago workshop and show ***
See and learn from Cuban professional percussionists and dancers

$ 1999.00 tax included

Space is Limited - Book Now. 10% DISCOUNT for returning attendees!

Travel arrangements made through:
Best Points Travel 416-251-9944 e-mail: jennifer@bestpointstravel.com
For reservations call: Soul Drums 416-225-2595 or e-mail: sales@souldrums.com

Package Includes:
*** Non-stop economy airfare Toronto to Holguin
*** Transportation to all destinations and events
*** All access registration to the Romeria de Mayo festival
*** Drum and dance workshops, clinics and masterclasses

Workshops and Clinics

Rumba Workshops - Monday February 4 2008 *** CANCELLED ***

Private lessons resume Tusday January 8 2008 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm

All workshops take place in the ensemble room at Soul Drums 5295 Yonge Street, North of Sheppard. 416.225.5295