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Paint the Halls! (at Women’s College Hospital)

by Alex on May 14, 2013 • No Comments

Undeniably, Women’s College Hospital has brought so much life into the city of Toronto. In 99 years (until 2010) over 150, 000 babies were born there. Even my colleague Jonathan and I, as well as all of our respective siblings, were born at Women’s College Hospital. My mom still...

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Latin Soul at Lulaworld 2013

by Jonathan on May 10, 2013 • 1 Comment

This year’s lineup for the annual Lulaworld Festival, presented by Lula Music and Arts Centre, is subtle but very impressive. The concept behind the festival is to allow Lula Lounge’s non-profit arts wing, the LMAC, to put together a series of presentations and concerts showcasing both local artists, often in...

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Luiz Gonzaga: 100 Years and an Eternal Legacy.

by Alex on Dec 23, 2012 • No Comments

This year is the centenary of Luiz Gonzaga. I’ve been delaying writing this post for some time now. In fact, his birthday was on December 13th and I had wanted to celebrate and write this for that day. Alas, it was not to be. Instead I did what every good...

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Friendly’s Summer in the City

by Alex on May 14, 2013 • No Comments

Look out, look out! Here comes a union of community and easy living on a May-time summer night … Summer in the City takes us back to an old-style Canadian historical tavern with a nefarious reputation (and nefarious hygiene standards): the Silver Dollar Room. Be ready for heavy rhythms and cartoon-like characters who are into fun and...

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Brazilian showcase at Lulaworld: Benjamim Taubkin and Luanda Jones

by Jonathan on May 13, 2013 • 1 Comment

One of the artists participating in a first-time collaboration at Lulaworld 2013 is our friend and Brazilian muse Luanda Jones. She’s been developing her repertoire with a number of new sounds, and some of that work will be showcased. Jones’ concert at this year’s festival, however, sees her share the stage with the formidable São Paulo...

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Brasil vs Brazil! The ‘s’ vs ‘z’ Debate

by Alex on Apr 16, 2013 • No Comments

There is a polemical issue in the halls of production at Uma Nota Culture. Is it Brasil with an “s” or Brazil with a “z”? Essentially, in the English language, Brazil is normally and properly spelt with a “z” and in Portuguese it is spelled with an “s.” Our resident editor and word form stickler Jonathan Rothman...

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Samba in Toronto: O Encontro de Baterias

by Jonathan on Apr 15, 2013 • No Comments

Toronto’s samba bateria (drum corps) history dates back about 20 years. It’s said the first samba drumming performance group evolved by way of a desire from within the Brazilian community to represent during the city’s summer festivities. Many of the original players from the first project in the early ’90s, Viva Brazil, remain active in samba groups...

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Giovanni Hidalgo visits Toronto’s Heavyweights Brass Band

by Jonathan on Mar 29, 2013 • No Comments

Cuban and Latin music fans in Toronto tend to have plenty of options for great local artists as well as visiting heavy hitters or those who make the city (sometimes referred to as “Havana Norte”) a temporary home. With that, trombone player, CIUT host and frequent Cuban ensemble member Chris Butcher gives us his take...

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Uma Nota: Hot Spring edition April 26, 2013

by Alex on Mar 27, 2013 • No Comments

Yes yes yes … Springtime is upon us, and to welcome the season we draw from the wellsprings of three musical sources: Dub style reggae, Afrobeat and Brazilian popular music. Our featured guests are Aline Morales, Asiko Afrobeat Ensemble and K-Zar Dubwise; General Eclectic anchors the DJ lineup. We bring a rejuvenating Brazilian-style party to...

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Paint the Halls! (at Women’s College Hospital)

Latin Soul at Lulaworld 2013

Luiz Gonzaga: 100 Years and an Eternal Legacy.

Friendly’s Summer in the City

Brazilian showcase at Lulaworld: Benjamim Taubkin and Luanda Jones

Brasil vs Brazil! The ‘s’ vs ‘z’ Debate

Samba in Toronto: O Encontro de Baterias

Giovanni Hidalgo visits Toronto’s Heavyweights Brass Band

Uma Nota: Hot Spring edition April 26, 2013

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