Marta Elena album release party for De La Habana a Toronto

Salsa bandleader, Marta Elena, dedicates her her first full length album: De La Habana à Toronto to her mother, and to women around the world.

"Undoubtedly the #1 salsa singer on the Canadian music scene" — Juno-winner Hilario Duran

Timbal - Andres Magno

Congas- Jairo Acuña

Bongo- Elizardo Santos

Bass- Jonathan Amador

Piano - Ruben Vazquez

2nd Trumpet- Rufino Maceiro

1st Trumpet- John Pittman

Trombone- Blanchard

Coro - Roberto Valdes

Coro - Luis Orbegoso

Lead Vocal - Marta Elena Perez

Originally from Cuba, Marta Elena honours her country's Afro-Latin musical roots while seeking new expressions of the musical traditions that course through the veins of the island nation. In this album, with arrangements by JUNO-winning Cuban jazz pianist Hilario Duran, Marta Elena uses her vocal power to embody strong themes of female empowerment, courage and strength.

Food and beverage will offered by Flor Mexicana. An optional three course prix fixe is available as an add on to this ticket purchase. Tax, tip and beverages are additional.

FLOR MEXICAN PRIX FIXE

$35 + gratuity = $39. Does not include beverages.

APPETIZER:

Freshly prepared homemade tortilla chips served with mild tomatillo salsa verde followed by:

Birria Consomé

A hearty traditional Mexican beef stew with chilli peppers, cilantro, fresh slivered onions and lime

or

Ensalada Azteca

Mix greens mixed, tomatoes, red onions, avocado and roasted corn in a lime vinaigrette, topped with lightly fried tortilla strips

MAIN

Choice of any two tacos:

• Birria (pulled beef)
• Saudero (roast beef)
• Pastor (pork roast and pineapple)
• Carnitas (pulled pork)
• Chorizo (pork sausage)
• Pollo (grilled chicken)
• Mushroom (grilled portobello)
• Fish (grilled white fish)

DESSERT

Choice of:

• Tres Leches
• Fresh Fruit cup
• Cheese Flan

Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, you must purchase all the tickets available at a table in order to reserve that table. The table placements on the map are an approximate location relative to the stage. It is not an exact to-scale representation.

In accordance with provincial regulation, beginning September 22, clients will be required to provide proof of double vaccination at the door in order to enter the venue.

Masks will be required except when clients are eating or drinking.

In order to facilitate contact tracing, a name and contact information will be required for each ticket purchased.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada