Sonic Sancocho - Sope de Brujas

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Honouring a spirited season - Día de los Muertos soundtracked by spooky cumbia and underground Latin jams with a hearty serving of sope de brujas (aka Sonic Sancocho).

Join us at Drom Taberna for a fall session of classic cumbia, funky rhythms and bold energy - our last event of the year at Drom, too!

Headlining the night with TWO powerhouse sets, we'll have Brujería Cumbiambera - a NEW project from - the Toronto-based, Bogotá-born, two-time JUNO nominated multi-instrumentalist/producer, spoken-word poet, arts educator and community worker. From Brooklyn, NY, we are amped to welcome the one and only as our guest DJ - she is an Afro-Colombian fusion artist, DJ, selector and cultural activist that will bring unparalleled rhythm and energy to Drom's stage.

As always, Founders, and will share a bold blend of music to welcome you to the party.

Complimentary cup of Sancocho at midnight for ticket holders - please note: first come, first served.What is Sancocho? Learn more about the history.

Advance Eventbrite ticket holders must check in to the venue by 11 pm.

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

Time: 11:00 pm - 4:00 am

Location: DROM Taberna, Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada

About Sonic Sancocho:The spice of life in sound, shared with community. Much like ingredients in a universal dish - a big pot of soup - here, platters of sound are spun and served with warm welcome. Musical ingredients from around the world, from a local perspective, for all to share and enjoy. Founded by selectresses olasconola & Juana Go-Go in Toronto, Canada, Sonic Sancocho is a community gathering of music and food - two things that nourish heart and soul.They bring forth the B Sides and the beloved of Latin music, with sounds from around the world, to your venue through all-vinyl DJ sets and dynamic live performances. Sancocho is where all of the ingredients come together and are shared amongst one another - from the starches to the spices and everything in between. We turn up the heat to bring it to a boil, coming together to enjoy a moment of connection through a serving of soup, within layers of sound, endless movement and fun.
About Brujería Cumbiambera:
Brujería Cumbiambera is a spellbinding collective that cooks up a soulful, danceable sancochao of sound. Fusing Hip Hop’s cultural expressions with the deep-rooted traditions of Colombian Cumbia, the melodic guitar riffs of Soukous, and the lyrical flow of Spanglish rap with turntablism, the band creates music that is both ancestral and futuristic.

With the powerhouse artistry of JUNO award winners and nominees Adam Solomon, Jorge Cantor, Beny Esguerra and DJ, Brujería Cumbiambera conjures an interactive, multi-arts experience that goes beyond the stage. Each performance is a celebration of ancestral sounds, a space where traditions are honoured while new connections are forged across cultures and generations.

Whether channeling the spirits of the drum, weaving rhymes with turntables and guitars, or igniting call-and-response with the audience, Brujería Cumbiambera transforms every gathering into a ritual of joy, memory, and movement. The music will have you dancing all night long, especially when the band lights up el Día de los Muertos on pre-Halloween weekend at Sonic Sancocho’s party.

About Madame Vacile:
Madame Vacile is an Afro-Colombian fusion artist, DJ, selector and cultural activist currently based in Brooklyn, NY. With her feet firmly planted in Afro-Colombian traditions and her ears attuned to the rhythms of Africa, Madame Vacile has created a distinctive sound that is both deeply personal and universally identifiable. Her DJ sessions are a masterful mix of African rhythms in different genres, marking a Caribbean style that makes evident her research and passion for music. Her name has become synonymous with the Afro-Caribbean musical experience.

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