Cuban singer and songwriter Arnaldo Rodriguez and his 11 piece band traveled directly from Havana to perform in one of Toronto's hottest Latin dance club, Lula Lounge on June 3, informed promoters.

This unique presentation has been organized by Havanarte Productions.

Arnaldo Rodriguez is one of the most recognized talents of young Cuban musicians, director of the well-known group Azucar. In 2002 he decided to form his own band named Arnaldo y su Talisman.

In the past 8 years this band has received 4 awards at the Cubadiscos (Cuban Junos) and made the top hit list in Cuba many times over.

Arnaldo Rodriguez is the founder and Director of the International Festival Piña Colada that takes place every year in Cayo Coco to promote tourism and culture. This festival gathers renown international artists and their fans from all over the world.

Arnaldo y su Talisman frequently shares the stage with Omara Portuondo and Eliades Ochoa from Buena Vista Social Club and includes in their repertoire a great variety of rhythms from boleros to traditional Cuban son, pop and reguetton.

Visiting several countries in Europe and South America, this unique Lula Lounge presentation will be their first concert ever in Canada and the launch of their newest CD Mango.