Throughout May Lula will host an exciting four part Small World Music series showcasing the best in Canadian Indo-Jazz Fusion and Dub. The series kicks off May 1st with Tasa, one of Canada’s most renowned Indian Fusion bands, teamed with master sarangi player Drubha Ghosh. On May 12th, Lal and some of T-dot's most stylin' young artists assemble for an evening of hip-hop, spoken word and dub. Juno-nominees Autorickshaw perform their distinctive blend of Indian Classical and cool jazz on the 19th. Ottawa's Galitcha come to town on the 26th, weaving their musical tapestry with sultry ballads and lively dance tunes. They share the bill with Tantra, Montreal's Indo-jazz trio of sarod, tabla and guitar. May 1, 12, 19 and 26 $15, $45 for series pass.

Sunday May 1 - TASA + DRUBHA GHOSH (details)
Thursday May 12 - LAL + JUGULAR (details)
Thursday May 19 - AUTORICKSHAW WITH GEORGE KOLLER & LOTUS (details)
Thursday May 26 - GALITCHA + TANTRA (details)

Cubadisco Salsatour at Lula Lounge. Photo by Roger Humbert: The Live Music Report

Lovers of contemporary Cuban salsa should not miss the last two Cubadisco Salsatour 2005 Parties hosted by DJ Billy Bryans at Lula Lounge May 6 and May 28. Both evenings will feature Toronto’s newest Cuban Salsa Band "Cafe Cubano!" Lula’s $45 package includes 3 course dinner, dance class and show. Below are some pictures from The Live Music Reports review of the opening night of the Cubadisco Salsatour kick off party. To read the review click here.

Friday May 6 - CUBADISCO SALSATOUR PARTY WITH CAFÉ CUBANO (details)
Saturday May 28 - CUBADISCO SALSATOUR SEND OFF PARTY WITH CAFÉ CUBANO (details)

Vancouver singer-songwriter-composer VEDA HILLE visits Lula as part of her Canadian tour. Hille writes and preforms quirky and moving songs about the natural world, the constant threat of tragedy, the trickiness of love, and anything else that amazes her. With her album about the Canadian painter Emily Carr and suite exploring the Yukon Territory, Veda Hllie is a truly Canadian Artist. $15, 8:30 pm.

May 5 - VEDA HILLE (details)

Following up on the huge success of their appearance at Lula Lounge last year, Habana Sax will return to Lula as part of this year’s Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival. Jazz fans won’t want to miss this fiery, innovative quintet that shows that there is more to Cuban music than the Buena Vista Social Club. Representing the evolution and confluence of Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, Salsa, Latin jazz, and Brazilian rhythms Habana Sax delivers an amazing array of tantalizing styles. The finished product is a breathtaking and highly energized concert experience.

June 23 to 26 - HABANA SAX (details)

Treat your mum to a night of glamourous latin cabaret with new choreography by Learie McNicolls, James Williams and Sarita Leyva. Don’t miss this contemporary fusion of song and dance with astounding costumes and the most beautiful showgirls in Toronto!

May 8 - MOTHER'S DAY (details)

Wednesday May 18 is the the official launch of Toronto's newest Caribbean music experience. Canefire presents high-energy Caribbean Latin Jazz featuring the steelpan in a way you've never heard it before. The original compositions of pianist and bandleader Jeremy Ledbetter combine Trinidadian calypso with Latin rhythms, jazz, and blues to create a unique, exciting sound. Featuring Mark Mosca, Alexis Baro, Bernardo Padron, Paco Luviano, Chendy Leon, and Alberto Suarez with special guest Eliana Cuevas

May 18 - CANEFIRE - WITH SPECIAL GUEST ELIANA CUEVAS (details)

Come celebrate our third anniversary with a ground-breaking global music festival. Lula World presents the diversity of Toronto and the musicians who have graced our stage since day 1. The festival highlights include David Buchbinder, Music Africa, Small World Music, Batucada Carioca, and a special evening curated by Jane Bunnett. Saturday June 4 sizzles with Lula's 'all-out' Salsa Descarga -- featuring a Toronto super-band led by Daniel Stone with performers Luis Mario Ochoa, Nick Ali, Juan Carlos Cardenas, Ricky Franco, and Evaristo Machado.

Lula’s mandate is to support live music and performances of all genres by maintaining one of the best live music venues in the Toronto. By becoming a Lula member you'll help us continue to encourage and promote local artists as well as to foster an audience for both local and international talent. Presenting diverse and adventurous programming can be challenging and risky but your membership puchase helps us to continue putting on great shows! Memberships are $100 for an individual/$150 for a couple. A membership pays for itself over the year if you visit us just once a month. Contact Tracy at tracy@lula.ca or 416 588 0307 for more information. Lula members will receive the following benefits: