From a media release:
Corazón de México at Harbourfront Toronto
Presented by WestJet Vacations (July 8-10)
A three-day festival exploring the old and new traditions of Mexico
TORONTO, ON (June, 2011) – Harbourfront Centre along with its lead summer partner, The Toronto Port Authority, present Corazón de México (“Heart of Mexico”), a festival bringing together the traditional and
the modern with sights, sounds and movements from Mexico. This festival is programmed in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Toronto, and is generously supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico.
The sounds of Mexico take over Toronto’s downtown waterfront with performers Celso Piña (aka the Accordion Rebel) and Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible, who combine traditional norteño and techno music as they take to the WestJet Stage. Also performing is Toronto’s own Dirty Maria, a Latin-alternative rock band, and Mexican ranchera music singer Cecilia Guerrero.
Foodies can learn how to make authentic Mexican food alongside Chef Francisco Alejandri who will be making tostadas (chicken) with lime and chia agua fresca (a fresh fruit drink). Become an expert in tequila and mezcal (Mexican spirits) as professionals reveal the secrets and history behind these traditional
favourites. Experience bona fide Mexican cuisine by some of the finest chefs from Mexico. Yuri de Gotari and Edmundo Escamilla are the founders of The School of Mexican Gastronomy and have studied anthropological, social, historical and cultural perspectives of Mexican food for over a decade. Their expertise is featured in a number of food demos throughout the weekend.
Corazón de México’s family events include Marionetas de la Esquina, a 35-year-old puppet theatre company from Mexico that entertains all ages with their show. Children will also enjoy clowns as they come to life during Clowntime in Mexico.
And for the grand finale, check out our fashion show that features Mexico’s best mariachi bands and folkloric dance companies.
MUSIC
Sugar Heat (formerly known as Los Homeless)
Friday, July 8, 7:30 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Sugar Heat is a high-energy, nine-piece band that plays a wide variety of Latin music. Their repertoire includes salsa, cumbia, merengue, cha cha and bachata.
Celso Piña
Friday, July 8, 8:30 p.m. (WestJet Stage)
Mexican-born Celso Piña has risen to be one of the most notable figures in cumbia music.Celso Piña, also known as “the Accordion Rebel”, is known for blending the sounds of the tropical base with genres from norteño (a genre of music from north Music) to hip hop.
Quique Escamilla
Saturday, July 9, 5 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Quique Escamilla is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter based in Toronto. Despite living far from Mexico, he still remains very attached to his roots and is inclined to support diverse social causes such as human and civil rights and immigration reform through his music.
Dirty Maria
Saturday, July 9, 7:30 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Dirty Maria exploded onto Toronto’s music scene in early 2004, when the four members decided to establish the first Latin-alternative rock band in the city. Their unique compositions consist of lyrics in Spanish and English, covering a variety of topics ranging from comical life situations to politics.
Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible
Saturday, July 9, 9 p.m. (WestJet Stage)
Grammy Award-nominated Nortec Collective materialized from burgeoning Tijiuana electronic scene. By combining Norteño (from the north) and techno, Nortec successfully merges traditional and modern music with a twist of entertaining visuals. Members Bostich & Fussible are committed to generating music that is
a positive and proud representation of their hometown. (pictured right)
Cecilia Guerrero
Sunday, July 10, 12:30 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Cecilia Guerrero is a Mexican ranchera music singer (the music is a waltz, polka or bolero style). She began her career at age 12, and has now recorded five records and received numerous awards. In Toronto, Cecilia has been recognized as one of the best voices and interpreters of Mexican ranchera music.
Fandango with Café Con Pan
Sunday, July 10, 1 p.m. (Boulevard Tent)
Café Con Pan play son jarocho a traditional form of music from Veracruz, Mexico. Their performances are guided by band member Kali Niño’s uplifting voice and her effusive zapateado dancing, along with an array of traditional instruments.
El Fandanguito (Musical Bingo)
Saturday, July 9, 4:30 p.m. (Boulevard Tent)
Alec Dempster combines his skills as a visual artist and musician to create a unique workshop based on the Mexican form of bingo called lotería. The traditional lotería game consists of images and verses rather than just numbers. His version includes 60 images that represent son jarocho folk songs. The songs are sung while the players listen and try to identify the corresponding images on their boards.
DANCE/THEATRE
Ballet Folklorico Puro Mexico
Saturday, July 9, 1 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Ballet Folklorico Puro Mexico is a non-profit organization whose goal is to spread and promote Mexican culture through folkloric dance. The organization works to preserve the heritage of traditional Mexican dances through researching, recording and teaching to reveal Mexico’s cultural diversity.
Film Fest of Lucha Libre with El Santo and Blue Demon
Friday, July 8, 9 p.m. & Saturday, July 10, 9 p.m. (Boardwalk)
A different film is featured on each festival day. Saturday, “Santo y Blue Demon en la Atlántida” (“Santo and Blue Demon in Atlantis”), “Santo vs Las Lobas” (“Santo vs the She-wolves”) is playing and on Sunday, “Santo en el Museo de Cera” (“Santo in the Wax Museum”) and “Santo y Blue Demon vs Los Monstruos” (“Santo and Blue Demon vs the Monsters”) are being featured.
Mariachi Fashion Dance Fiesta
Sunday, July 10, 4 p.m. (WestJet Stage)
For the grand finale of the Corazón de México festival, Toronto’s top mariachi bands, Mariachi Amigo and Viva Mexico Mariachi accompany a Mexican-themed fashion show. The event also features the Mexican Folkloric Dance Company who display the authentic dances, costumes and traditions of regions within Mexico.
Mexico Today
Saturday, July 9, 3 p.m. & Sunday, July 10, 3 p.m. (Marilyn Brewer Community Space)
Discover the complexity of Mexico Today from economic and social challenges to the rich heritage of culture and art created from the joining of Indigenous cultures with Spanish culture.
• More event listings at the link
Corazón de México at Harbourfront Toronto
Presented by WestJet Vacations (July 8-10)
A three-day festival exploring the old and new traditions of Mexico
TORONTO, ON (June, 2011) – Harbourfront Centre along with its lead summer partner, The Toronto Port Authority, present Corazón de México (“Heart of Mexico”), a festival bringing together the traditional and
the modern with sights, sounds and movements from Mexico. This festival is programmed in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Toronto, and is generously supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico.The sounds of Mexico take over Toronto’s downtown waterfront with performers Celso Piña (aka the Accordion Rebel) and Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible, who combine traditional norteño and techno music as they take to the WestJet Stage. Also performing is Toronto’s own Dirty Maria, a Latin-alternative rock band, and Mexican ranchera music singer Cecilia Guerrero.
Foodies can learn how to make authentic Mexican food alongside Chef Francisco Alejandri who will be making tostadas (chicken) with lime and chia agua fresca (a fresh fruit drink). Become an expert in tequila and mezcal (Mexican spirits) as professionals reveal the secrets and history behind these traditional
favourites. Experience bona fide Mexican cuisine by some of the finest chefs from Mexico. Yuri de Gotari and Edmundo Escamilla are the founders of The School of Mexican Gastronomy and have studied anthropological, social, historical and cultural perspectives of Mexican food for over a decade. Their expertise is featured in a number of food demos throughout the weekend.Corazón de México’s family events include Marionetas de la Esquina, a 35-year-old puppet theatre company from Mexico that entertains all ages with their show. Children will also enjoy clowns as they come to life during Clowntime in Mexico.
And for the grand finale, check out our fashion show that features Mexico’s best mariachi bands and folkloric dance companies.MUSIC
Sugar Heat (formerly known as Los Homeless)
Friday, July 8, 7:30 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Sugar Heat is a high-energy, nine-piece band that plays a wide variety of Latin music. Their repertoire includes salsa, cumbia, merengue, cha cha and bachata.
Celso Piña
Friday, July 8, 8:30 p.m. (WestJet Stage)
Mexican-born Celso Piña has risen to be one of the most notable figures in cumbia music.Celso Piña, also known as “the Accordion Rebel”, is known for blending the sounds of the tropical base with genres from norteño (a genre of music from north Music) to hip hop.
Quique Escamilla
Saturday, July 9, 5 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Quique Escamilla is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter based in Toronto. Despite living far from Mexico, he still remains very attached to his roots and is inclined to support diverse social causes such as human and civil rights and immigration reform through his music.
Dirty Maria
Saturday, July 9, 7:30 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Dirty Maria exploded onto Toronto’s music scene in early 2004, when the four members decided to establish the first Latin-alternative rock band in the city. Their unique compositions consist of lyrics in Spanish and English, covering a variety of topics ranging from comical life situations to politics.
Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich & Fussible
Saturday, July 9, 9 p.m. (WestJet Stage)
Grammy Award-nominated Nortec Collective materialized from burgeoning Tijiuana electronic scene. By combining Norteño (from the north) and techno, Nortec successfully merges traditional and modern music with a twist of entertaining visuals. Members Bostich & Fussible are committed to generating music that is
a positive and proud representation of their hometown. (pictured right)Cecilia Guerrero
Sunday, July 10, 12:30 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Cecilia Guerrero is a Mexican ranchera music singer (the music is a waltz, polka or bolero style). She began her career at age 12, and has now recorded five records and received numerous awards. In Toronto, Cecilia has been recognized as one of the best voices and interpreters of Mexican ranchera music.
Fandango with Café Con Pan
Sunday, July 10, 1 p.m. (Boulevard Tent)
Café Con Pan play son jarocho a traditional form of music from Veracruz, Mexico. Their performances are guided by band member Kali Niño’s uplifting voice and her effusive zapateado dancing, along with an array of traditional instruments.
El Fandanguito (Musical Bingo)
Saturday, July 9, 4:30 p.m. (Boulevard Tent)
Alec Dempster combines his skills as a visual artist and musician to create a unique workshop based on the Mexican form of bingo called lotería. The traditional lotería game consists of images and verses rather than just numbers. His version includes 60 images that represent son jarocho folk songs. The songs are sung while the players listen and try to identify the corresponding images on their boards.
DANCE/THEATRE
Ballet Folklorico Puro MexicoSaturday, July 9, 1 p.m. (Redpath Stage)
Ballet Folklorico Puro Mexico is a non-profit organization whose goal is to spread and promote Mexican culture through folkloric dance. The organization works to preserve the heritage of traditional Mexican dances through researching, recording and teaching to reveal Mexico’s cultural diversity.
Film Fest of Lucha Libre with El Santo and Blue Demon
Friday, July 8, 9 p.m. & Saturday, July 10, 9 p.m. (Boardwalk)
A different film is featured on each festival day. Saturday, “Santo y Blue Demon en la Atlántida” (“Santo and Blue Demon in Atlantis”), “Santo vs Las Lobas” (“Santo vs the She-wolves”) is playing and on Sunday, “Santo en el Museo de Cera” (“Santo in the Wax Museum”) and “Santo y Blue Demon vs Los Monstruos” (“Santo and Blue Demon vs the Monsters”) are being featured.
Mariachi Fashion Dance FiestaSunday, July 10, 4 p.m. (WestJet Stage)
For the grand finale of the Corazón de México festival, Toronto’s top mariachi bands, Mariachi Amigo and Viva Mexico Mariachi accompany a Mexican-themed fashion show. The event also features the Mexican Folkloric Dance Company who display the authentic dances, costumes and traditions of regions within Mexico.
Mexico Today
Saturday, July 9, 3 p.m. & Sunday, July 10, 3 p.m. (Marilyn Brewer Community Space)
Discover the complexity of Mexico Today from economic and social challenges to the rich heritage of culture and art created from the joining of Indigenous cultures with Spanish culture.
• More event listings at the link
Café Con Pan who are hosting the fandango on Sunday at 1pm with guest musicians from New York and Xalapa. at Placebo Space
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