(Toronto, June 22, 2016) – Get ready to celebrate the summer Latino Style with a caliente free weekend event of mucho music and dance. The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival is pleased to announce its performer lineup for Canada’s hottest Latin themed street festival, the 12th annual TD Salsa on St. Clair on Saturday July 9 & Sunday July 10.
The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival brings an international caliber of Latin music that will guarantee to get everyone dancing in the streets of Toronto as this year’s TD Salsa on St. Clair festival line-up is bigger than ever. Experience Canada’s vibrant Latino cultures with an all-star cast of Canadian Latin bands, artists and hosts. Toronto-based singer/songwriter Amanda Martinez will host this year’s festivities alongside Salsa on St. Clair’s very own Ivan Wanis Ruiz. Martinez’s unique sound blends her unique Mexican and South African roots with flamenco soul and has garnered her multiple nominations for Latin Jazz Performer of the Year, and her songs have appeared on three Putumayo world music collections.
Practice your dance moves with Rice and Mango, one of the hottest Latin acts in Toronto, experience the best of Bachata with Chantelle Collado, known as “La Princesa de la Bachata”, and take in the vibrant sounds of Roberto Linares Brown Orchestra, hailed as one of Cuba’s most talented composers. Enjoy the pulsating drums of Samba Squad and all the Latin sounds alongside the numerous dance groups and schools at the festival hot spots that will be sure to keep you and your family dancing throughout the weekend!
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TD Salsa in Toronto Festival: June 30 – July 17
TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival: July 9 & 10