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Joaquin NunezJoaquin Nunez is a Cuban-Canadian Drums and Percussion player who has a very Successful career in Canada and Internationally.
As a performer, he has shared the stage with some of the most important Canadians Artists such as: David Foster , Paul Anka , Sarah Mclachlan, Canadian Tenors; recording numerous TV Shows like Canadian Tenors PBS Special and The Tenors CBC Christmas Concert. He has also been part of the Canadian Musical Theatre Scene as cast and musician on Mirvish Production "Dirty Dancing" and "Beauty and the Beast" as well as a Band member for many years with the Christian Performing Centre on Plays like: "Toronto Passion Play", "Joseph", "It's a Wonderful Christmas". |
Joaquin has been a percussionist on Juno and Grammy nominated CD compilations, Juno nominated- Hilario Duran Trio "Motion" ( 2010), Grammy nominated and Juno Award Winner Hilario Big Band CD " From the Heart" (2007) and Juno Award Winner 2014- David Buchbinder and Odessa Havana CD " Walk to the Sea".
Internationally, Joaquin was the former percussion player in the 2013-2014 Italian-Cuban project "Zuchero and La Session Cubana", touring all around Europe and America performing in some of the most renowned world stages like: Arena di Verona, Royal Albert Hall "London" and Madison Square Garden " New York"; sharing the stage with artists with the caliber of Sting and Sam Moore.
Mr. Hidalgo' s career provided an exciting experience in art and entertainment as recording artist, performer and furthermore as an exceptional teacher and facilitator. He is part of the Global Music Program of Toronto District School Board "Cuban-Brazilian Drumming Program", International School Program "Sistema at Schools", facilitator for the Outreach Program "Jazz Performance and Eduction Centre" and founder of the unique of his type in Canada " Rumba Squad" at St Michael’s College School.
Internationally, Joaquin was the former percussion player in the 2013-2014 Italian-Cuban project "Zuchero and La Session Cubana", touring all around Europe and America performing in some of the most renowned world stages like: Arena di Verona, Royal Albert Hall "London" and Madison Square Garden " New York"; sharing the stage with artists with the caliber of Sting and Sam Moore.
Mr. Hidalgo' s career provided an exciting experience in art and entertainment as recording artist, performer and furthermore as an exceptional teacher and facilitator. He is part of the Global Music Program of Toronto District School Board "Cuban-Brazilian Drumming Program", International School Program "Sistema at Schools", facilitator for the Outreach Program "Jazz Performance and Eduction Centre" and founder of the unique of his type in Canada " Rumba Squad" at St Michael’s College School.
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The ImbayakunasThe Imbayakunas' music allows the listener to escape on an exotic voyage to a South American traditional Native community. Our musical intention is to share the rich sounds of the Andean regions. In Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia traditional music is the privileged expression of 20 million Quechua and 4 million Aymaras.
Our music ranges from the traditional sounds of Yarabi, San Juan, Albasos, Tinkus, Huaynos, Tobas, Taquiraris and Sayas to the more contemporary sounds of Cumbias, Bombas, Rumbas and Ballads. We play traditional Andean Native music with an infusion of Latin and European sounds. |
Our traditional instruments are the pan flutes, rondador, charango, drum, ronrroco and cajas. We also use newer instruments like the guitar, violin, bandolin and bass. The mixing of these sounds allows us to expand our art.
We have been told by our audiences that our distinctive melodies speak to the heart and soul. Some of our rhythms are pensive and incorporate sounds of the natural world while others are upbeat and very danceable. The songs are sung in Spanish and also Quechua (pronounced "kee - chew - ahh"). Themes of the songs are of respect for "Pacha Mama" (mother earth in Quechua), annual Andean festivals, working overseas, love and new romance.
Our musical expression creates an environment that unites us all. The songs are interpretations of our past and the evolution of our culture into the future.
The Imbayakunas music group have won two Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards in Canada, for being the BEST INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS ARTIST in 2014 and 2017.
We have been told by our audiences that our distinctive melodies speak to the heart and soul. Some of our rhythms are pensive and incorporate sounds of the natural world while others are upbeat and very danceable. The songs are sung in Spanish and also Quechua (pronounced "kee - chew - ahh"). Themes of the songs are of respect for "Pacha Mama" (mother earth in Quechua), annual Andean festivals, working overseas, love and new romance.
Our musical expression creates an environment that unites us all. The songs are interpretations of our past and the evolution of our culture into the future.
The Imbayakunas music group have won two Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards in Canada, for being the BEST INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS ARTIST in 2014 and 2017.
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Lady SonOne of the most arresting voices on the Canadian music scene, often drawing comparisons to music legend Celia Cruz, Lady Son (aka Yeti Ajasin), brings a powerful yet gentle contemporary voice to the rich vocal and percussion traditions of Afro-Cuban music -- with messages of everyday life, love and the issues that affect us all. Her 2009 debut album, “Semillas”, received the New Music Award for Best World Album, and is now embarking on a second album that layers a broader range of musical and cultural styles over her husky, commanding vocals, potent percussion and supremely skilled backing band; all informed by her uniquely multicultural Nigerian, Italian and Jewish background.
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Lady Son is one of the core artists in Toronto’s thriving “La Habana del Norte” community focused at Lula Lounge and has shared the stage with many of the giants of Afro-Cuban music such as Los Van Van, Oscar D’Leon, Alfredo de la Fe and Ricardo Lemvo.
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Alexander BrownBorn in Cuba the trumpeter, composer, arranger, and musical director Alexander Brown showed an early and avid interest in music. He was steeped in trumpet playing from an early age. Finally, after so many years of musical studies, he graduated from the Instituto Superior de Artes. Later on, he had the opportunity to tour worldwide. He performed as a special guest of a well-conceived musical project paying homage to the great conguero Chano Pozo, performing alongside the master percussionists that have developed the sound of Cuban music: Jose Luis Quintana "Changuito" and the late Tatagüines.
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After his arrival to Canada, Alexander was immersed in this country's music scene, performing with the who is who in the city of Toronto. With his solid classical training, Alexander Brown is always ready to cross the boundaries of any musical genre; he can fuse the Cuban and Latin American genres. Likewise, Brown plays with the various stylistic experiences without abandoning his African and Cuban identities. Take this journey with Alexander Brown and his Cuban Quintet performing Danzon, Bolero, Salsa, and Rumba with his impressive lineup of Cuban musicians; from start to finish, they will captivate the spirit featuring the sound and flavour.
