Lulaworld 2026: Marta Elena Album Release Concert

'Mi Cafe Con Leche', the first track from the new album!

7:00 PM - Doors open for dinner and drinks. Reserve a table at .

8:00 PM - Concert Begins - 2 sets with intermission

$15 EARLY BIRD

$20 ADVANCE, $30 AT THE DOOR (DOES NOT GUARANTEE SEATING)

$79 DINNER PACKAGE TICKETS INCLUDE 3-COURSE DINNER, SHOW & 18% GRATUITY

Enjoy Lula's tropical-inspired dinner and drinks menu before the show. Dinner reservations available at

Join us at Lula Lounge to celebrate the 20th annual Lulaworld festival, marking two decades of local and international jazz, Latin, Brazilian, soul and folk from around the globe and around the corner.

Marta Elena is a Juno Award–winning Cuban singer, composer, and bandleader based in Toronto. Since relocating to Canada in 2011, she has become a prominent voice in the country’s Latin and jazz music scenes, collaborating with leading Canadian artists and performing at major venues and festivals nationwide. As a Cuban vocalist, composer, and ensemble leader, she embodies the richness of the Cuban mulata tradition, seamlessly blending genres such as danzón, rumba, cha-cha-cha, Cuban salsa, and bolero.

Marta Elena leads both a 13-piece orchestra and a sextet, touring extensively across Canada. She is a regular guest vocalist with Latin Grammy Award–winning pianist Hilario Durán and his Latin Jazz Big Band, and a lead vocalist with the acclaimed all-female ensemble Maqueque, directed by Jane Bunnett. Known for her powerful voice and commanding stage presence, Marta Elena bridges Afro-Cuban tradition and contemporary Canadian music.

Album: Por Amor

Rooted deeply in salsa, Marta Elena honors the tradition that shaped her sound while boldly expanding its boundaries. On this album (Por Amor),, she remains faithful to her salsa roots while embracing new musical conversations, weaving in bolero, funk, and regional influences that reflect the evolving pulse of Latin American music worldwide.

This openness to experimentation does not dilute her identity—it strengthens it, positioning Marta Elena as an artist who bridges generations, tradition and innovation, and local histories with global sounds that are currently defining the Latin music scene on an international scale.

Por Amor, Marta Elena’s new album, was recorded at RHC Music Recording Studios in Toronto, Canada, with an exceptional group of Canadian musicians and renowned Cuban- Canadian musicians based in the GTA, this album celebrates collaboration, culture, and love for music. Por Amor is dedicated to everyone who has supported my musical journey.

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