The Road to Afro Roots Travels through South Miami February 29

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All ages are welcome to a free evening of Puerto Rican Bomba by Zona de Bomba beginning at 9 p.m.

South Miami, FL – February 18, 2020 – At two years past two decades, Afro Roots Fest shows no signs of slowing down. Similarly, the Road to Afro Roots pre-festival series rolls on in South Miami on Leap Day. The Miami music and arts non-profit organization Community Arts and Culture (CAC) continues its 2nd decade plus of concerts on Saturday, February 29, 2020 with a free show at The Tonic (5701 Sunset Dr Suite 194, South Miami, FL 33143) beginning at 9 p.m. Afro Roots Fest, was named “Best Music Festival” in the 2019 Miami New Times “Best of Miami” edition.

Zona De Bomba sources explosive material from the Puerto Rican tradition of Bomba, which runs on the power of only two hard-hitting instruments; percussion and voice. This diverse collective that includes representation from Puerto Rico and Cuba, is led by Charley Rivas,whose goal is to transform the performance of Bomba into one that’s representative of the group’s collective musical experience.

For more details, visit the all-new AfroRootsFest.com or call 305.397.8499; more information is available at the newly redesigned CommunityArtsandCulture.org

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ABOUT COMMUNITY ARTS & CULTURE

Incorporated in September 2002, Community Arts and Culture, Inc. (CAC) is a Miami-based non-profit organization that fosters an appreciation and understanding of a vast assortment of arts and cultures through workshops, lectures and artistic performances in local communities for individuals of all ages and social backgrounds.

CAC has a track record of community collaborations which have earned the support of many other organizations and sponsors, such as the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the non-profit organization La FortunaGuanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar, the Florida Department of State’s Division of Cultural Affairs, the City of Miami Beach, the Little Haiti Cultural Complex, the Moksha Arts CollectiveMiamiDade College, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, and the Rhythm Foundation. These harmonious relations help CAC fulfill their co-presenting mission to the community.

In 2018, Executive and Artistic Director Jose Elias was recognized by the Knight Foundation as a Knights Art Champion, which allowed him to donate $10,000 to CAC for the production of the 2019 season of events. In 2019, Afro Roots Fest was named “Best Music Festival” by the Miami New Times in weekly’s “Best of Miami” edition. 

For more information, please visitthe brand new website at CommunityArtsandCulture.org.

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Michael Mut
786.426.2277
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Electric Piquete to Debut at The Tonic in South Miami September 14

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Latin funk band to play at live music venue nestled within the Yumbrella food hall at the Shops at Sunset Place beginning at 9:30 p.m.

South Miami, FL – August 27, 2019 – Electric Piquete are known for their thirst-quenching Latin funk sounds and tasty Afro-Cuban rhythms. Now, the two-time Miami New Times’ “Best Latin Band” award winners are set to make their debut at The Tonic, housed within the Yumbrella Food Hall, on Saturday, September 14, 2019, beginning at 9:30 p.m. No cover, all ages are welcome. The Tonic is located at the Shops of Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Dr, South Miami, FL 33143.

Open since this spring, The Tonic is run by IsabelKikiAguero, she of Transit Lounge fame, and features an emphasis not only on cocktails, wine, and craft beer, but live music, similar to her previous downtown Miami venue. An apothecary-style bar, the place strives to recapture the days when alcohol was viewed as medicinal, combining the traditional spirits with garden herbs, tinctures, and elixirs, using kombucha, coconut water, natural juices and seasonal fruits in their recipes.

The Yumbrella is a nod back to a similar 1970s venue, and is the brainchild of food truck entrepreneur and restaurateur Steve Simon. It features a plethora of cuisine options all under one roof, including Dr. Limon Express (Peruvian), Killer Melts (sandwiches and burgers), Say Cheeze (mac and cheese / bread bowls), as well as several others coming soon.

“We’re excited to play this amazing venue in what has become a hub for Miami nightlife,” says Michael Mut, co-founder, bassist and band leader. “The band truly appreciates Kiki, who has long been a champion for local music, and we love that there is something for everyone there. We invite everyone to come out for what is sure to be a night of great food, tasty beverages, and live entertainment.”

Electric Piquete’s music has been licensed by Lexus, and featured in the Emmy-winning Joe Cardona documentary Miami Boheme, plus an episode of CNNGo. The band is a veritable melting pot of influences that range from rock to jazz and spiced with everything in between: funk, fusion, old-school salsa, progressive and R&B. Though mostly instrumental, they feature vocals with three-part harmonies as well as some rapping on several numbers.

Electric Piquete also features co-founder Ed Rosado on drums, Chris Correoso (guitar), and Rich Dixon on trumpet and flugelhorn. The band’s sound is regularly augmented by Raymond Ayala on percussion and vocals, Charles Gardner on keyboards, and Robert Smiley on tenor sax and flute. They are getting ready to release a double A-side of new music.


The Tonic hosts Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban funk band PALO! for a monthly residency each first Saturday of the month, as well as Transit Lounge holdovers Juan Turros, TonySmurphioLaurencio, and Fabi Patiño for a weekly JAM night on Mondays.  For more information, visit www.ElectricPiquete.com or call 786.426.2277. 

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MEDIA CONTACT
Mut Communications
Michael Mut
info@mutcomm.com
786.426.2277