Jessi Campo Boleros Album Release Party Friday, April 17 at Books & Books Coral Gables

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Coral Gables, FL – April 1, 2026 – Bilingual singer / songwriter Jessi Campo is celebrating the release of her new collection of slow, romantic Cuban standards titled Boleros on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Books & Books Coral Gables location. The free event begins at 7:30 p.m. and the intimate evening will feature a live ensemble (guitar, piano and percussion) with Reniel Tabares, Raul Amorin, and Paul O’Donnell in a romantic, vintage-inspired setting.

In the world of international music, artist, actress, and producer Campo stands as a radiant force, enchanting audiences across continents with her bilingual harmonies. She’s been compared to Etta James, Lisa Stansfield, and La Lupe, and now brings new life to the golden era of Boleros, performing classic 1960s repertoire alongside original songs that honor her Cuban heritage and her father’s musical legacy as a performer in Cuba and New York. Jessi is equally at home singing jazz, Latin, blues, Motown, and more.

The new collection is a tribute to Jessi’s Cuban heritage and features the new single and video for the classic “Y Hoy Como Ayer”. The album is now streaming on all platforms. Press kit + music links available upon request.

For more information, please visit JessiCampo.com or call the venue at (305) 442-4408.

Who: Jessi Campo

What: Boleros album release party

Where: Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134

When: Friday, April 17, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free with RSVP here

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TMS Community Cares to Host Free Autism Screenings and Community Health Fair in Richmond Heights

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Autism Awareness Month event the Larcenia J. Bullard Community Center runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Richmond Heights, FL – March 31, 2026 – In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, TMS Community Cares will host a Free Autism Screening and Community Health Fair on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Larcenia J. Bullard Community Center in Richmond Heights, 14508 Lincoln Blvd, Miami, FL 33176.

The event will provide free on-site autism screenings, access to health resources, and connections to local service providers for families throughout Miami-Dade County. A special Autism Awareness Program will take place at 11:00 a.m. to highlight the importance of early detection and community support.

Autism spectrum disorder affects 1 in 36 children nationwide, according to the CDC, and early screening plays a critical role in ensuring children receive timely intervention and services.

“Early detection can significantly impact a child’s developmental journey,” said Jeffrey T. King, R.N., MBA, MSN, Founder of TMS Community Cares. “Our goal is to bring access directly into the community – especially in areas where families may not always have immediate access to screening and support services.”

The community health fair will feature:

  • Free autism developmental screenings
  • Pediatric and behavioral health resources
  • Speech and occupational therapy information
  • Insurance and service navigation support
  • Community vendors and family-focused organizations
  • Educational materials for parents and caregivers

This event is open to the public and designed to serve families with young children, educators, caregivers, and community members seeking information about autism and developmental milestones.

TMS Community Cares is committed to advancing health equity and expanding access to preventative healthcare services throughout South Florida.

Community partners, sponsors, and resource vendors are invited to participate. For sponsorship opportunities or vendor registration, visit www.tmcscommunitycare.org.

Event Details:

What: Free Autism Screening & Community Health Fair

When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Program: Autism Awareness Recognition at 11 a.m.

Where: Larcenia J. Bullard Community Center, 14508 Lincoln Blvd, Miami, FL 33176

Cost: Free and open to the public

About TMS Community Care

TMS Community Care is a Miami-based organization dedicated to improving access to healthcare, preventative screenings, and community-based wellness initiatives. Founded by Jeffrey T. King, R.N., MBA, MSN, the organization focuses on bridging gaps in care and delivering critical health resources directly to underserved communities.

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Community Arts and Culture presents the 28th annual Afro Roots Fest in Islamorada April 4

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The Florida Keys Brewing Company and MoradaWay Arts and Cultural District to host a day of live music featuring Cortadito, Everglades Songbook Suite, Sanba Zao, and Famato, plus percussion and instrument building workshops

Islamorada, FL – February 18, 2026 – The nonprofit organization Community Arts and Culture (CAC) has by now become synonymous with curating and producing the longest-running world music event Afro Roots Fest. On Saturday, April 4, 2026, the award-winning festival returns to the Morada Way Arts and Cultural district,  and  the Florida Keys Brewing Company (81611 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036) beginning at 12 noon with a series of workshops , and featuring Cortadito (Cuba), the Everglades Songbook Suite (U.S.), Sanba Zao (Haiti), Famato (Guinea, West Africa), percussion and instrument-making workshops, vendors, and more. Free event, with a few ticketed workshops, all ages welcome. 

“The flavor of this year’s festival is decidedly Caribbean, with a dash of West Africa, and I am proud to once again present these acts to the global music fans of South Florida,” says Grammy-nominated musician, composer, and producer, Jose Elias. “It’s my pleasure  to continue to bring world music programming to the Florida Keys, and I am looking forward to this year’s event.” Elias is known for his work with  Cortadito, and will perform with his other project, the Everglades Songbook Suite ensemble. 

Since its origins thirteen years ago, Cortadito has evolved into one of the torchbearers of a pop culture phenomenon that is two centuries strong. A traditional folk and acoustic band named the Miami New Times’ Best of Miami “Best Latin Act” in 2009, the band focuses on performing one of the earliest styles of Cuban country music known as Son (pronounced sOwn), their sound can best be described as reminiscent of the famed Buena Vista Social Club. Last year, Cortadito released a full-length album titled The Guajiro Triangle which features guest performances by Nestor Torres and Aymée Nuviola, and includes a fourth single and video titled “Lo Que te Cuento es Poco”.

The vastly resplendent Everglades has inspired countless works of literature and art, including the musical project “Everglades Songbook Suite”, which was created by Elias. A 2016 Artist in Residence in Everglades (AIRIE) fellow, Jose wrote music for ESS after spending considerable time at Everglades National Park. The project, which stands as the creative and artistic statement of his experiences, first came to fruition on June 21, 2021 as a short film shot in the Everglades, co-produced with Live Arts Miami and AIRIE. 

In 2022 , the project received the support of the Kennedy Center to produce a pop up concert event at the Long Pine Key Amphitheater inside the park, then later in Key West  at the Studios of Key West. The performance included artists from around the world and served as a collaborative effort which featured different composers as well.

Born Louis Lesly Marcelin, Sanba Zao is a master drummer and Haitian roots music legend. He was also a professor at L’Ecole National des Arts, Haiti’s national arts school, and has devoted his life to teaching and promoting the culture and music of Haiti. Marcelin ran an elementary school called the Bazilo Ecole Communautairei, which was one of the first to reopen after the 2010 earthquake that devastated his home country. Sanba Zao has also sings and tours with Lakou Mizik and performed with other Haitian groups such as Group Sa, Foula Jazz, and Djakata.

Famato is a West African musical ensemble based in Gainesville, FL that plays traditional music from Guinea, particularly from the Mandinka tribe. The group’s name is a Sanso word that means “come and see”, and is led by Aboubacar “Amo” Soumah, a master drummer from Guinea, West Africa. They play instruments such as the Djembe drum and the balafon combined with vocals.

Anchoring the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, FBKC is the Upper Keys first microbrewery. They always have a great selection of favorite beers, as well as a rotating list of seasonal and barrel aged beers, on draft. There is plenty for everyone to enjoy here. Take a tour of the brewery, enjoy a flight of beers, check out the local artwork, play games, or just relax and listen to some world music. Located at Mile Marker 88, the Tasting Room is open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Workshops include Percussion for Peace Workshops led by master artists Soumah and members of Sanba Zao, as well as community partner Power of Percussion. Families and youth can participate in instrument-building workshops through The Inheritants Project, CAC’s Miami-based Afro-Indigenous youth music and dance initiative. This, along with programming by musical instrument maker Eddie Osborne will run from noon to 4 p.m., with the live music going from 4 to 9:30 p.m. 

Event support is provided by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, FKBC, the Morada Way Arts and Cultural District, Keys NICE, Walking Together, and Keys Arts. Future events to be presented by CAC include a Son Del Mundo concert scheduled for May 8 and the Asere Social Club coming June 26. 

For more information, visit AfroRootsFest.com.

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Yurina Gil Announces Challenge for Florida’s 26 Congressional District 

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Cuban-American finance professional to take on MAGA Republican Mario Diaz-Balart

Miami, FL – January 6, 2026 – Yurina Gil is running for Congress because she escaped a dictatorship in Cuba and she doesn’t want to see her adopted homeland fall prey to another. Her priorities are for Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives, then begin to work to bringing stability back to Washington, DC. and affordability to her constituents by focusing on real policies that that improve the quality of life for all Americans.

“My experience, professional expertise, and unwavering belief in the American Dream drive my commitment to serve Florida’s District 26 with bold, compassionate leadership,” says Gil. “I want to see future generations of Americans have a livable planet and for more people to have better opportunities than those I enjoyed.” A political novice, Yurina aims to bring a fresh perspective to DC and give voters a chance to have real representation, not a do-nothing subservient rubberstamp for Donald Trump.

Born in Pogoloti, Marianao, Cuba in 1979, Gil was a very active child who frequently got in trouble at school for talking to classmates. A hyperkinetic and extremely bright girl, she refused to be part of the Union de Jovenes Comunistas (UJC). Yurina emigrated to the United States in 1998 after her biological father won the visa lottery, and though she didn’t speak any English, she registered for the Job Corps in Gainesville, FL. There she began to learn the language and do administrative work.

She eventually settled in Miami and enrolled at Miami Dade College, continuing to study English, while also working multiple jobs at factories, gas stations, doing medicine deliveries, and in bookkeeping. She liked numbers so much that she decided to pursue a career in accounting. Gil finished her associates degree at MDC and moved on to Florida International University to complete her bachelor’s degree in accounting, where she also obtained a master’s in accounting.

Gil is now a certified professional accountant, and her career has included work auditing mutual funds and exchange traded funds, consulting and database management, corporate accounting, and managing client relations. Her academic career inspired her goal to provide increased access to education from colleges and universities and careers in trades. In addition, Yurina wants to help diversify our supply chain, relying more on our neighbors in Latin America, lessening our dependence on China.

Some of her other legislative priorities include fair and equal pay, Congressional integrity and independence, wage-to-rent indexing Act, carbon accountability, and climate resilience. “Florida District 26 deserves someone who will uphold human rights and fight for all of us, and I truly believe I am that candidate.”

For more information about Yurina Gil, and to volunteer and donate to her campaign, please visit yurinagilforyou.com. 

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Miami singer-songwriter Loui Daniels celebrates Genesis at Bar Nancy November 28

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New release reflects Loui’s personal experiences and societal observations of the current world

Little Havana, FL – October 28, 2025 – Loui Daniels was born for this. His life experiences performing, writing, and releasing music, coupled with a challenging period through the COVID-19 era and the loss of mentor and musical giant John Tovar, have led to the creation and release of his first full-length titled Genesis. Daniels is celebrating his creation with a special release party and performance at Bar Nancy (2007 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33127) on Friday, November 28, 2025, beginning at 8 p.m. 21 and over welcome.

He was born Luis Daniel Ibarra on November 20, 1996 to Cuban parents. His love for music started around the same time he took acting lessons and started to pursue theatre at a very early age. He participated in all the school plays and became a product in various theatre companies such as Miami Children’s Theater, Area Stage, and Fantasy Theatre Factory.

Also from an early age he was classically trained for 10 years under vocal coach Pamela Sherwood. Under her supervision he competed in various competitions around the US and won many awards. As a junior in high school he placed 4th in a competition at one of the world’s largest music associations NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing), which took place in 2014 at Boston, MA.

He graduated from Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School in 2015 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida International University in 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Loui was struggling to find acting gigs since everything had closed down, but soon rediscovered his passion for music by simply writing one song about what he thought his future would bring.

It led him to write even more songs, and he eventually began participating in open mic performances starting in late 2021, when businesses started opening again. Loui was soon picked up by close friend Ryan Bauta and introduced to artist manager John Tovar, who significantly influenced Daniels’ career until his passing in May of 2023. Tovar was known for helping to break national acts such as Marylin Manson, The Mavericks, The Goods, and Nuclear Valdez.

“When he passed away I was devastated,” says Daniels. “Losing someone like John was like losing a family member. He was like a musical father I had around telling me what to do and not do while introducing me to all these great bands I’ve never heard of. I will always appreciate his guidance and pushing me to reach for the stars.

“I was able to find my true identity in music all thanks to him. I also learned so much about the music business and how it works. Without John I wouldn’t be where I am today.” Daniels was chosen to play at the Cutting Edge Music Conference at New Orleans at the behest of Tovar, where he has become a regular.

Since then, Loui has released eight singles on The Orchard Sony via Javi Productions Group, and performed in various places such as the House of Blues in New Orleans, The Springboard Conference in Houston, and many other showcases throughout the U.S., including a headlining performance at The Berlin in New York City on July 17.

Genesis, produced by Miguel Gonzalez (Purple Studio Productions), reflects Loui’s personal experiences and societal observations in recent memory. Featuring the single and video “Hide & Seek“, the album includes 11 original total tracks and a cover of Peter Gabriel’s “Solsbury Hill“.

Ferny Coipel (The Shack North), who has worked with various artists from Y&T Records, also contributed to the production. The album not only details some of Daniels’ upbringing and life but also highlights some of the flaws that he sees happening within society. Says Loui: “This is my beginning.” The album is dedicated to the memory of Tovar.

Daniels continues to build his presence in the music industry with support from Jessica Alvarez and the Sync Musica team, his band featuring Avery Linderman (lead guitar), Oscar Dorta (drums), and producer Gonzalez (bass), and ongoing performances across the U.S. Stream the new album by clicking here.

Tickets for the November 28 album release party are available online by clicking here. Select ticket levels include official merch items; there will also be limited edition t-shirts and lanyards with downloads for sale at the show. VIP packages include preferred seating and merch.

For more information, visit louidanielsmusic.com.

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Miami’s Electric Piquete at Dunedin Brewery October 10

Band also marking the anniversary of the release of first-ever full-length Azabache 

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Dunedin, FL – September 16, 2025 – Fresh off being named the “Best Musical Act” in the 2025 Miami New Times “Best of Miami” Readers’ Choice poll, Miami-based Latin funk fusionistas Electric Piquete will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Dunedin Brewery (937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698) on Friday, October 10, 2025, beginning at 9 p.m. They will also be celebrating the release of their first full-length collection of new and mostly instrumental music titled Azabache, which is now streaming on all platforms and available on CD through Bandcamp. Show is free and open to 21 and over.

“I am not personally Hispanic, but growing up in Florida I’ve had plenty of Hispanic friends in my lifetime who have made an impact on my cultural experience of life,” says Dunedin Brewery Operator Michael Lyn Bryant. “Having Electric Piquete perform at Dunedin Brewery for Hispanic Heritage Month is the best way I can personally celebrate – by inviting a musical troupe of Hispanic friends from Miami who play some of the tightest Latin funk in the state.”

Formed in the summer of 2007, the band’s influences are as diverse as the Miami region that birthed them, ranging from rock to jazz spiced with everything in between: funk, Afro-Caribbean, progressive, and R&B. The first two singles off Azabache are titled “Chunk”, a mid-tempo funk number, and the up-tempo Latin groove of “Guayabera”; they were both mixed by Grammy-winning producer and engineer Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Mick Jagger, Enrique Iglesias).

The third single and video called “Muevete Con Ganas” was released in July and features singer / songwriter / percussionist MannySwagg on lead vocals. The video was shot on location throughout Miami and at the world-famous Ball & Chain in Little Havana. The track has been around as a fully realized instrumental song since 2009, and the group decided to join forces with the frontman after a particularly energetic stage performance in Miami Beach during the summer of 2023.

“Timeless Faith” puts conguero Raymond Ayala and his smooth Puerto Rican / Spanish rap flow front and center. “S.A.C.A.” is another idea that has been around for some time, and the effort finally gave the band a chance to commit it to tape. “Viva Tirado”, the Gerald Wilson / Fania Allstars standard, has long been a part of the band’s live repertoire and helped initially seed the group; it appeared on a mixtape band co-founder and drummer Ed Rosado created for fellow co-founder and bassist Michael Mut in the early 1990s.

The word Azabache means black amber or jet and finds its origins in the Andalusian region of Spain. Its value and use as jewelry trace back to ancient Rome, and its modern use to Cuban culture, where it is meant to ward off negative energies. Azabaches are also said to protect wearers from fear, indecisiveness, and evil.

Dunedin Brewery was founded in 1995 by Michael Norman Bryant, following his deep passion for home-brewing. Officially brewing by 1996, the first keg to be delivered was an Imperial Brown Ale to Skip’s Bar & Grille in Downtown Dunedin. Since that moment, Dunedin Brewery has grown from one employee to nearly 50, currently under the leadership of the founder’s son, Michael Lyn Bryant. Today, they are a full-fledged microbrewery with a kitchen and live entertainment nearly every night of the week.

Independently released, Electric Piquete’s latest record was engineered and co-mixed by long-time collaborator Ferny Coipel. Mut, Rosado and guitarist Chris Correoso co-produced the album. High-resolution photos of the band and the album cover are available here.

For more information, visit ElectricPiquete.com.

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Guanabanas Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Electric Piquete and Cortadito October 11

Recurring Latin music series at waterfront restaurant and entertainment venue created 10 years ago

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Jupiter, FL – September 9, 2025 – Two of Miami’s most renown Latin bands will play a double header at Guanabanas Island Restaurant & Bar (960 North Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477) on Saturday, October 11, 2025 for Noche Latina. The pair of award-winning groups in Electric Piquete (Latin funk / fusion) and Cortadito (traditional Cuban folk) will take the stage for musical celebrations first from 3 to 6 p.m. (all ages welcome), and then 8 to 10 p.m. (21 and over), respectively. The recurring Latin music series was first launched by Roots Music, Inc. in 2015 to offer area music fans a little more variety.

“We’re proud to have created and sustained a wonderful tradición of presenting Latin bands to the local music-loving community for a decade now,” says Guanabanas talent buyer and Roots Music founder Matt Cahur. “I look forward to hosting the bands and their fans, which they’ve successfully cultivated by playing here over the years and presenting a whole afternoon and evening of live Latin music to locals.” A musician himself, Cahur is the venue’s lead audio engineer who also manages musical acts, and produces and promotes local and regional concerts.

Electric Piquete, fresh off being named the “Best Musical Act” in the 2025 Miami New Times “Best of Miami” Readers’ Choice poll, is a Latin funk outfit whose influences are as diverse as the Miami region that birthed them, ranging from rock to jazz spiced with everything in between: funk, Afro-Caribbean, progressive and R&B. They play mostly original instrumentals with vocals and rapping featured on several numbers, along with several choice cover songs.

They released a third single and video from their 2024 full length debut called Azabache titled “Muevete Con Ganas” in July. The song features singer / songwriter / percussionist MannySwagg on lead vocals and the video was shot on location throughout Miami and at the world-famous Ball & Chain in Little Havana.

Since its origins thirteen years ago, Cortadito has evolved into one of the torchbearers of a pop culture phenomenon that is two centuries strong. A traditional folk and acoustic band named the Miami New Times’ Best of Miami “Best Latin Act” in 2009, the band focuses on performing one of the earliest styles of Cuban country music known as Son (pronounced sOwn), their sound can best be described as reminiscent of the famed Buena Vista Social Club.

Earlier this year, Cortadito released a full-length album titled The Guajiro Triangle which features guest performances by Nestor Torres and Aymée Nuviola, including their latest single “Guajira En La Madrugada“.

From its humble beginnings as a one-time sandwich shop / kayak rental place in 2004, Guanabanas has grown into an “Old Florida” local mainstay. The enchanting open-air restaurant has been named “Best Waterfront Restaurant” by the Palm Beach Post and “Best Restaurant” by SouthFlorida.com, been featured on PBS Local, Emeril’s Florida, and Chef Michele Bernstein’s Check Please, and become a favorite hangout of professional athletes and international celebrities. Live music is a staple, with Big Wednesdays plus Friday, Saturday, and Sunday programming. 

For more information about the show and the venue, to browse the menu and shop the online store, visit Guanabanas.com or call 561.747.8878. 

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Newly-designed Crush Interactive website for Miller Construction showcases the people behind the build

Firm dedicated to making an impact online has long-standing relationship with company that creates relationships and communities

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Miami Lakes, FL – September 2, 2025 – The web design and development company that promises real results by speaking to the right audience in the right tone recently connected with the construction company that builds better places for people, partners, and cities, and the results are exceptional. The website and branding specialists Crush Interactive and the ubiquitous, respected building titans Miller Construction have had a long-standing professional relationship that has seen them work together on numerous projects, which now includes the redesign and relaunch of their new online image at millerconstruction.com.

The new website is modern-looking, user-friendly, and mobile-responsive. Founder and Creative Director Gonzalo Montes de Oca offers: “The dynamic new Miller site incorporates lots of beautifully shot high-definition imagery and UX interactivity that make the site vivid, engaging, and easy to use, showcasing the ‘relationships that build,’ which is not only an apt description of our long-time professional interactions but also serves as the company’s tagline.”

“For 15 years, Miller Construction has relied on Crush Interactive to support our marketing initiatives here,” says Traci Miller, VP Corporate Communications. “Gonzalo and his exceptional team have been great to work with, and they took the time to get to know Miller Construction, using that knowledge to craft tailored marketing initiatives and programs to help us get the results that we’re looking for. Every project we’ve worked on together has had great results. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to getting the results that we’re looking for have been consistent all those years.”

Founded in 1973 by Florida natives Thomas J. Miller and Harley W. Miller, Miller Construction was built on a visionary commitment to collaboration and long-term partnerships. From the beginning, their focus was clear: set themselves apart by delivering an experience their clients couldn’t get anywhere else. With more than 600 commercial projects successfully delivered – including office, industrial, multifamily, manufacturing and distribution, automotive, retail, healthcare, higher education, and hospitality – Miller continues to set new standards for innovation and client satisfaction.

Since 2009, Crush Interactive has created hundreds of websites for a variety of clients, both domestically and internationally, from small businesses and start-ups on their way to greatness to Fortune 500 brands looking to shake things up. They’re proficient in crafting engaging experiences and high-converting solutions and live by the code of delivering on time and on budget. In addition to web design and development, Crush offers SEO, PPC, ADA compliance, photography, drone footage, traditional print, graphic, and logo design, public relations, social media, and copywriting services.

Crush has also done design and programming work for medium-sized companies such as The Collection, The Franklin Academy, and Invicta Watches, and for larger brands like AT&T, Costco, Dell, FPL, Hertz, The Ritz Carlton, and Swiss Gear. Their Spanish market website work includes sites for Aiwa, Ford, Mastercard, Sony, Visa, and other top brands.

In addition to Miller Construction, Crush has helped raise the visibility of other construction companies such as has helped raise the visibility of other construction companies such as All-American Windows, Ambassador Construction (NY), Dade Construction, Dade Development, Perspective Glass Company, Shovel Construction, Torx Builders, and more. Fun fact: Gonzalo and the team have also worked with GRAMMY-winning artists Missy Elliott, Nelly, and Jon Secada; he’s also done design work for local favorites Electric Piquete.

For more information, visit crush-interactive.com.  

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Community Arts and Culture celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Son Del Mundo concert events at the Florida Keys Brewing Co. September 13 and 14

Community Arts and Culture celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Son Del Mundo concert events at the Florida Keys Brewing Co. September 13 and 14

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Islamorada, FL – August 19, 2025 – Miami’s premier Cuban folk music ambassadors Cortadito will celebrate the release of their new album The Guajiro Triangle and honor Cuban music icons the Buena Vista Social Club (BVSC) on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Florida Keys Brewing Company (81611 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036) beginning at 6 p.m. 

The following afternoon, Fusión Vayu will represent Colombian folk music in all of its colorful variations, with selections from DJ Supa Kundukta beginning at 3 p.m. Both concerts are free and open to all ages, to be held in the Beer Garden, and are presented by the Miami nonprofit Community Arts and Culture (CAC). 

“Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to showcase our hispanidad, and we’re excited to be presenting Cortadito and Fusión Vayu to Latin music fans in and around Islamorada,” says CAC Founder and Executive Director Jose Elias. “We thank the Florida Keys Brewing Company and our fans in Monroe County for their continued support.” Elias is also Cortadito’s co-founder and tresero.

Since its origins thirteen years ago, the award-winning Cortadito has evolved into one of the torchbearers of a pop culture phenomenon that is two centuries strong. A traditional folk and acoustic band that focuses on performing one of the earliest styles of Cuban country music known as Son (pronounced sOwn), their sound can best be described as reminiscent of the famed BVSC. 

The band has just released a third album single called “Guajira En La Madrugada“, written by the late Alberto Pantaleon Hernandez and features guest vocals by the Havana powerhouse Aymée Nuviola. The first two album singles, “A Yemayá” (with Nestor Torres) and “Aqui Te Traigo Me Son” have been well received by critics and fans alike, amassing new followers and thousands of views and streams. The band will have vinyl copies of The Guajiro Triangle for sale at the event.

Cortadito was recently featured on NPR’s Alt Latino podcast and is gaining momentum in various foreign markets like Mexico, Colombia, France, and Spain. The September 13th show will be the first stop of their regional tour which also includes dates in Central Florida and North Carolina.

Comprised of members of Group Barrio Abajo, Fusión Vayu plays the folkloric music of the Caribbean Colombia by using traditional percussion instruments and flutes, with modern instruments, presenting styles such as bullerengue, porro, chandé, and more than 30 other unparalleled musical rhythms. Globally, their home country is known for cumbia and vallenato, but these are just two parts of their musically diverse heritage.

FKBC is the Upper Keys’ first microbrewery and is located in the Morada Way Arts and Cultural District. They always have a great selection of their favorite beers, as well as a rotating list of seasonal and barrel aged beers, on draft. 

DJ Supa Kundukta will be spinning a variety of music from Hispanic countries throughout the  Antilles and the Americas on Sunday.This event is sponsored by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. 

For more information, visit CACMiami.org.

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Cortadito lanzará su nuevo sencillo y video “Guajira En La Madrugada” junto a Aymée Nuviola el 25 de julio

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La cantante cubana grabó una carta de amor a la Perla de las Antillas, es el segundo tema del álbum escrito por el fallecido Alberto Pantaleón Hernández.

 Miami, FL – July 16, 2025 – Cortadito, los principales embajadores de la música folclórica cubana en Miami, lanzarán el 25 de julio el tercer sencillo de su nuevo álbum, Guajiro Triangle, titulado “Guajira En La Madrugada “. Escrito por Alberto Pantaleón Hernández, padre del bajista Alberto Pantaleón, el sencillo es el segundo del fallecido compositor cubano e incluye la participación vocal de la poderosa voz habanera Aymée Nuviola.

“Guajira” fue grabada por Guillermo Rodríguez Bravo y por el cofundador de la banda y tresero José Elías, y mezclada por Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Enrique Iglesias). El tema es un son sublime y tropical, impulsado por la aterciopelada voz de Nuviola y la firme trompeta de Roniel Vega. Pantaleón y el percusionista Pacha Portuondo aportan una sólida base rítmica sobre la cual el tres de Elías y el arreglo de Franklin Reytor se deslizan suavemente bajo el coro “guajira, te quiero cantar mi tonada”.

“Grabar esta canción ha sido una de esas experiencias que una atesora profundamente,” dice Nuviola. “No solo por el nivel artístico, el respeto con el que tocan cada nota y la autenticidad que traen a la música cubana tradicional. Para mí fue un privilegio poner mi granito de arena en un proyecto que no solo honra nuestro pasado, sino que le da vida a nuestra herencia musical para las nuevas generaciones.”

“La Sonera del Mundo” Aymée Regla Nuviola Suárez es una cantante, pianista, compositora y actriz cubana. Ganadora de un GRAMMY Latino y un GRAMMY, comenzó su carrera musical desde muy temprana edad, tocando el piano a los tres años y recibiendo formación clásica en el Conservatorio Manuel Saumell. Nacida en una familia de músicos en La Habana, Nuviola es reconocida por su trabajo en el jazz cubano contemporáneo y la timba, un género bailable de fusión que ella ayudó a impulsar. También ha grabado con íconos cubanos como NG La Banda, Irakere y Gonzalo Rubalcaba, y ha lanzado cinco álbumes de timba, incluido su más reciente, Bonche.

“Aymée es una gran amiga y ha colaborado con la banda durante algunos años. Siempre disfrutamos la oportunidad de trabajar con ella,” comenta Elías. “Me alegra que haya prestado su magnífica voz para esta canción, y esperamos compartir el video con nuestros seguidores. Nuestro agradecimiento al maravilloso equipo de Hoy Como Ayer por acoger la grabación del video.”

El video fue grabado por Adrián González (Oigovision) y editado por Elías. También se estrenará el 25 de julio a través del canal de YouTube de la banda.

Los dos primeros sencillos del álbum, “A Yemayá” (con Néstor Torres) y “Aquí Te Traigo Mi Son“, han tenido una excelente acogida tanto de la crítica como de los fans, consiguiendo nuevos seguidores y miles de visualizaciones y reproducciones. La banda apareció recientemente en el podcast Alt Latino de NPR y está ganando popularidad en varios mercados extranjeros como México, Colombia, Francia y España.

Cortadito se prepara para una gira regional por la costa este de Estados Unidos, que incluirá paradas en Nueva York, Carolina del Norte, Virginia Occidental, Florida y más por anunciar.

Para más información sobre la banda y la grabación, visita: linktr.ee/CortaditoSon.

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