About this Event
It's time to bloom...como la flor, con Marta Elena y Sonic Sancocho!
Join Sonic Sancocho in welcoming the spring season for the first of three 2026 marquee events at Drom Taberna!
Headlining the night is the unparalleled . Accompanied by her incredible band, the Toronto-based Cuban-Canadian songstress will deliver classics, contemporaries and music from her new album, , out now on Lulaworld Records - her most mature and emotionally resonant work to date. Known for her expressive voice and dynamic stage presence, Marta Elena moves effortlessly between powerful, rhythm-driven performance and intimate storytelling. Her music is deeply personal, often inspired by everyday life, cultural memory, and the communities that shape her artistic journey.
A Toronto legend, we are excited to welcome as our guest DJ - Jason Sanders, known as DJ General Eclectic, is a Toronto-based DJ and record collector known for his deep crates, eclectic sets, and as the operator of the "Boom Bike" mobile sound system. He is a staple of Toronto's underground scene, featuring in long-running events like Footprints and Uma Nota, often playing vinyl-focused sets ranging from tropical sounds to classic house and 90s hits.
As always, Founders, and will share a bold blend of music to welcome you to the party.
Complimentary cup of Sancocho at midnight for ticket holders - please note: first come, first served.
What is Sancocho? Learn more about the history.
Advance Eventbrite ticket holders must check in to the venue by 11 pm.
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Doors: 10:30 pm
Music: 11:00 pm - 4:00 am
Location: DROM Taberna, Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada
About Sonic Sancocho:The spice of life in sound, shared with community. Much like ingredients in a universal dish - a big pot of soup - here, platters of sound are spun and served with warm welcome. Musical ingredients from around the world, from a local perspective, for all to share and enjoy. Founded by selectresses olasconola & Juana Go-Go in Toronto, Canada, Sonic Sancocho is a community gathering of music and food - two things that nourish heart and soul.They bring forth the B Sides and the beloved of Latin music, with sounds from around the world, to your venue through all-vinyl DJ sets and dynamic live performances. Sancocho is where all of the ingredients come together and are shared amongst one another - from the starches to the spices and everything in between. We turn up the heat to bring it to a boil, coming together to enjoy a moment of connection through a serving of soup, within layers of sound, endless movement and fun.
Tune in to the , hosted & produced by - Sundays at 2:00 pm ET on CIUT 89.5 FM!
About Marta Elena:
Marta Elena is a Cuban-Canadian singer, composer, and bandleader based in Toronto, whose work bridges Afro-Cuban traditions with contemporary Latin sounds. Trained in Havana and shaped by a career that includes touring internationally with the legendary all-female orchestra Anacaona, she has developed a distinctive voice rooted in tradition yet open to global influences.
Her debut album, De La Habana a Toronto, established her as a compelling presence in Canada’s Latin music scene, blending Cuban heritage with the multicultural energy of her adopted city. With her latest release, Por Amor (2026), Marta Elena delivers her most mature and emotionally resonant work to date.
Deeply grounded in Afro-Latin music, Por Amor expands her sound through elements of salsa, bolero, changüí, rumba, and touches of funk—reflecting both tradition and evolution. The album, produced in collaboration with acclaimed pianist and arranger Hilario Durán, highlights her strengths as both a vocalist and songwriter, featuring a majority of original compositions alongside carefully selected Latin American classics.
With Por Amor, she continues to position herself as a leading voice in Canada’s global music landscape—an artist who honors her roots while pushing Latin music forward with authenticity and vision.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
DROM Taberna, Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada
CAD 22.63
