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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Electric Piquete lanzará el sencillo y video “Muévete Con Ganas” junto a MannySwagg el 25 de julio

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Una apasionada carta de amor a Miami: el nuevo tema celebra la diversidad y el multiculturalismo. El audio ya está disponible en plataformas digitales, y el video se estrena el 25 de julio en YouTube.

Miami, FL – 15 de julio de 2025 – Recién nombrado “Mejor Acto Musical” según los lectores del Miami New Times, Electric Piquete se prepara para lanzar el tercer sencillo y video de su álbum de larga duración de 2024 Azabache, titulado “Muévete Con Ganas”. El tema cuenta con la participación del cantante, compositor y percusionista MannySwagg en la voz principal. El video fue concebido y dirigido por Christopher Tijerino (Cr38te Media), y se filmó en diversas locaciones de Miami, incluyendo el icónico Ball & Chain en La Pequeña Habana. El estreno será el 25 de julio en el canal de YouTube de la banda.

“Me dejé llevar por la vibra de los sketches de Que Pasa USA fusionándose con un remix al estilo ‘Conga’ de Miami Sound Machine,” comenta Swagg. “Fondos de neón se mezclan con Carnaval—balseros bailando por Miami Beach y Hialeah—evocando la diáspora, el exilio y la experiencia multicultural, todo en el marco de una auténtica historia miamense.”

Nacido en La Habana, Cuba, Swagg lidera su grupo La Creación, y ha colaborado previamente con Sol + The Tribu, BarrioActivo, Diana Fuentes y Jorge Luis Chacín, entre otros. Es autor de la letra y la melodía vocal de “Muévete”, mientras que el guitarrista de Electric Piquete, Chris Correoso, compuso la música original.

Inicialmente titulado “Cheque Sin Fondo”, el tema fue grabado durante las sesiones del álbum Azabache en 2022. La banda siempre sintió que la pieza ganaría fuerza con una voz tradicional. Tras años de escuchar a Swagg en la escena musical de Miami—y luego de un encuentro fortuito en una gira por Carolina del Norte—el cofundador y bajista de la banda, Michael Mut, lo invitó a colaborar. Luego de una actuación explosiva como invitado en el evento Miami Beach OnStage del verano 2023, la alianza quedó sellada.

Inicialmente titulado “Cheque Sin Fondo”, el tema fue grabado durante las sesiones del álbum Azabache en 2022. La banda siempre sintió que la pieza ganaría fuerza con una voz tradicional. Tras años de escuchar a Swagg en la escena musical de Miami—y luego de un encuentro fortuito en una gira por Carolina del Norte—el cofundador de la banda, Michael Mut, lo invitó a colaborar. Luego de una actuación explosiva como invitado en el evento Miami Beach OnStage del verano 2023, la alianza quedó sellada.

“Muévete” fue coescrito por el saxofonista Robert Smiley y cuenta con aportes de Ed Rosado (batería, percusión, arreglos), Mut (bajo), Charles Gardner (teclados), Raymond Ayala (congas) y Julian Cifuentes (trompeta). La grabación, mezcla y masterización estuvieron a cargo de Ferny Coipel en Shack North Studios (Hialeah) y Zach Ziskin. Tijerino también colaboró en el video del primer sencillo “Chunk” y ayudó a dar vida visual al concepto del nuevo video.

Fundado en el verano de 2007, Electric Piquete es una banda ganadora en dos ocasiones del premio “Mejor Banda Latina” del Miami New Times (2009 y 2015). Reflejando la rica diversidad cultural de su ciudad natal, su estilo musical combina elementos de rock, jazz, funk, ritmos afrocaribeños, progresivos y R&B.

Fotos en alta resolución y la portada del álbum están disponibles aquí.

Para más información, visita linktr.ee/ElectricPiquete

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Electric Piquete to release “Muevete Con Ganas” single and video featuring MannySwagg on July 25

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Audio for vivid love letter to Miami serves as a rhythmic celebration of diversity and multiculturalism and is already streaming, visuals to debut on YouTube

Miami, FL – July 15, 2025 –  Fresh off being named the Miami New Times “Best Musical Act” in the Readers’ Choice poll, Electric Piquete are set to release the third single and video from their 2024 full length Azabache titled “Muevete Con Ganas”. The song features singer / songwriter / percussionist MannySwagg on lead vocals and the video was co-conceived and directed by Christopher Tijerino (Cr38te Media). Shot on location throughout Miami and at the world-famous Ball & Chain in Little Havana, the new piece drops July 25 on the band’s YouTube Channel.

“I got led by the feeling of Que Pasa USA skits blending into a Miami Sound Machine “Conga” style remix,” says Swagg. “Neon flooring meets Carnaval, Balseros dancing through Miami Beach and Hialeah bringing the diaspora, exile, and multi-cultural experience, and setting the mood for just the right Miami story.” 

Born in Havana, Cuba, Manny fronts his own group called La Creación, but has previously collaborated with Sol + The Tribu, BarrioActivo, and Diana Fuentes and Jorge Luis Chacin, among others. Swagg wrote the lyrics and vocal melody, while Electric Piquete guitarist Chris Correoso composed the original song.

Originally titled “Cheque Sin Fondo”, the band recorded the song during the sessions that led to Azabache during 2022 but had always felt it would be enhanced by proper vocals from a traditional singer. Having seen and heard MannySwagg around the Miami scene for years and after a chance run-in on tour in North Carolina, band co-founder Michael Mut approached the front man about a possible collaboration. Following an incendiary guest spot with the band live during a summer 2023 Miami Beach OnStage performance, the table was set for the collaboration.

“Muevete” was co-written by band saxophonist Robert Smiley, and features contributions from Ed Rosado (drums / percussion / arrangement), Mut (bass), Charles Gardner (keyboards), Raymond Ayala (congas), and Julian Cifuentes (trumpet). It was engineered, recorded, and mixed by Ferny Coipel at the Shack North Studios in Hialeah, and mastered by Zach Ziskin. Tijerino also worked with the band on the video for the first single “Chunk” and helped to visualize and bring the video concept to life.

Founded in the summer of 2007, Electric Piquete is also a two-time winner of the Miami New Times “Best Latin Band” award-winning Latin funk outfit (2009 and 2015). Their 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. High resolution photos of the band and the album cover are available here.

For more information, visit linktr.ee/ElectricPiquete.

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Cortadito to release new “Guajira En La Madrugada” single and video featuring Aymée Nuviola July 25

Cuban chanteuse recorded a love letter to the Pearl of the Antilles, is the second album track penned by the late Alberto Pantaleon Hernandez

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Miami, FL – July 11, 2025 –  Miami’s premier Cuban folk music ambassadors Cortadito will release a third track off their new full-length release Guajiro Triangle on July 25 titled “Guajira En La Madrugada“. Written by bassist Alberto Pantaleon’s father Alberto Pantaleon Hernandez, the single is the second penned by late Cuban composer and features guest vocals by the Havana powerhouse Aymée Nuviola.

“Guajira” was recorded by Guillermo Rodriguez Bravo, and band co-founder and tresero Jose Elias, and mixed by Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé), Enrique Iglesias). The track is a sublimely tropical Son carried by Nuviola’s velvety vocal and Roniel Vega’s steely trumpet. Pantaleon and percussionist Pacha Portundo provide a solid rhythmic bed over which Elias’ tres, and Franklin Reytor‘s arrangement smoothly glide under the “guajira, te quiero cantar mi tonada” coro. 

“Recording this song has been one of those experiences that one treasures profoundly,” says Nuviola. “Not just because of the level of artistry, the respect with which they play each note, and the authenticity they bring to their traditional Cuban music. For me, it was a privilege to put my little bit into a project that doesn’t just honor our past but gives life to our musical inheritance for the new generation.”

“La Sonera del Mundo” Aymée Regla Nuviola Suárez is a Cuban singer, pianist, composer, and actress. She’s a Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winner who started her musical journey early, playing piano at age three and receiving classical training at the Manuel Saumell Conservatory. Born into a musical family in Havana, Nuviola is celebrated for her work in Cuban contemporary jazz and timba, a dance-inspired fusion genre she helped pioneer. She has also recorded with Cuban icons like NG La Banda, Irakere, and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, and has released five timba albums, including her latest, Bonche.

“Aymeé is a great friend and has collaborated with the band for a few years. We always revel in the chance to work with her,” says Elias. “I’m delighted that she lent her superb vocals to this song, and we look forward to sharing the video with our fans. Our thanks to the wonderful team at Hoy Como Ayer for hosting the video shoot.” 

The accompanying video was shot by Adrian Gonzalez (Oigovision) and edited by Elias. It will also be released on July 25 through the band’s YouTube Channel. 

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 was recently featured on NPR‘s Alt Latino podcast, and is gaining momentum in various foreign markets like Mexico, Colombia, France, and Spain.

Cortadito is getting ready for a regional east coast tour of various states, including New York, North Carolina, West Virginia, Florida, and more to be announced.

For more information about the band and the recording, visit linktr.ee/CortaditoSon.

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Miami Artist Census Releases “Prologue: The Big Picture”

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First report of findings by the Miami Artist Census (MAC) has been released today, highlighting six key areas of interest 

Miami, FL – June 11, 2025 – The first report of findings by the Miami Artist Census (MAC) has been released today, highlighting six key areas of interest with digestible nuggets of data and simple easy-to-read charts. The two-page report, titled “Prologue: The Big Picture“, is now available to download on the independent group’s website. Designed to be folded as a zine or printed as a one-page poster at any size, MAC encourages folks to download, share, and print the report as widely as they wish.

Since closing the first-ever county-wide artists survey, the Miami Artist Census team has been carefully analyzing and visualizing the data collected from 443 Miami-Dade County artists in a broad spectrum of disciplines, representing a range of identities, including race, gender, age, and ability. With “Prologue”, team members Harmony Honig, Carrie Sieh, and misael soto have selected key data points and notable observations to share with the community in anticipation of the more robust, layered reports to come.

Issues highlighted in “Prologue” include: income, employment, debt, healthcare, the challenges of living in Miami, and the hardship of sustaining an art practice amongst it all. 

“The data we’ve analyzed so far is beginning to take shape as a narrative of who we are as a community of artists. Now we’re starting to dig deeper, looking for possible connections and patterns,” says Sieh, artist and Miami Artist Census Data Analyst.

MAC hopes community members and local artists will engage with the data and feel emboldened to action by the numbers. They also invite you to sign up to their mailing list to be the first to hear about their followup in-depth reports as they are released.

The Miami Artist Census is an independent, artist-run research initiative that identifies and analyzes facts about the needs of Miami-based artists — the first of its kind in Florida. Made for artists by artists, the county-wide data project collected information to help public and private funders know where and how to allocate funding for local artists, and provide public officials with the data needed to support policies responding to artists’ needs.

Furthermore, it will give artists, art institutions, researchers, and the public, a clearer picture of what today’s Miami artist community looks like for years to come.

For more information, please contact miamiartistcensus@gmail.com | 954.548.8248.

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South Dade Women Veterans Alliance to Host “Women are Veterans Too” Summit

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Event taking place Thursday, June 12 at William F. Dickinson Community Center

Miami, FL – June 2, 2025 – The South Dade Women Veterans Alliance in partnership with the Miami-Dade Beacon Council is proud to announce the “Women are Veterans Too” Summit, taking place on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the William F. Dickinson Community Center, 1601 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030. This impactful event will honor the service and contributions of women veterans while providing a platform for education, empowerment, employment, and community engagement.

The summit will feature a lineup of distinguished speakers, including veterans advocates, community leaders, and inspiring women who have served in the armed forces. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in informative sessions, visit vendor booths, and engage in a powerful tribute ceremony honoring 50 remarkable women veterans from throughout Miami-Dade County.

Key details of the summit:

Date: June 12, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: City of Homestead City Hall

“We are excited to bring together veterans, their families, and the community to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of women in the military,” says Julie Robison, founder of the South Dade Women Veterans Alliance. “This summit aims to empower women veterans and raise awareness about the unique challenges they face, while also fostering connections within the community.”

“Women veterans are the fastest-growing segment of the veteran population and a powerful force in shaping our region’s economic future,” said Dr. Paula Hopkins, Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Funding, at the Miami-Dade Beacon Council. “The ‘Women Are Veterans Too’ Summit is a powerful reminder of what is possible when women support women, and when the community comes together to ensure that every veteran has access to the training, resources, and opportunities they have earned.

“This collaboration strengthens our talent pipeline and reinforces Miami’s role as a proud partner to defense-related industries, including Homestead Air Reserve Base and U.S. Southern Command, two of our state’s critical military installations.”

The “Women are Veterans Too” Summit will also serve as a platform for local businesses and organizations to engage with attendees. Vendors will showcase products and services that support veterans and their families, promoting an inclusive and supportive environment.Registration information:

Registration for the summit is now open. Attendees are encouraged to register early to secure their spot. For more information and to register, please click here.

Join us in honoring the women who have bravely served our nation and ensuring their voices are heard. Together, we can create a brighter future for all veterans.

ABOUT THE SOUTH DADE WOMEN VETERANS ALLIANCE

The South Dade Women Veterans Alliance is dedicated to advocating for the needs and interests of women veterans in the community. Through various programs, events, and outreach efforts, the Alliance seeks to empower women who have served in the military and promote their well-being and success.

ABOUT THE MIAMI-DADE BEACON COUNCIL 

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is the County’s official economic development partnership, focused on driving a more sustainable, inclusive, and competitive economy for Greater Miami. Since 1985, The Beacon Council has attracted more than 160,000 new jobs and $8.4 billion in investments to the region. For more information, visit The Beacon Council’s website. 

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Elsten Torres releases “Vive” from upcoming Vice Versa album

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Ska-tinged collaborative single part of a seven-song project centered on celebrating life with intention and purpose

Miami, FL – April 29, 2025 – Singer / songwriter Elsten Torres is back with a simple, yet affirmative message: live. Now streaming, “Vive” is the first single from the upcoming album Vice Versa, a seven-song project centered on celebrating life with intention and purpose. This debut single channels the fierce joy of taking back your life and searching for meaning in uncertain times.

The project began just before the pandemic, initially under the working title “Los Reggae Monks”, when Elsten joined forces with longtime collaborators Emil Temeltas and Raul Ramirez to co-write and co-produce the songs. After a long pause, Elsten revived the project with acclaimed producer JP Gasca of SpiralMonkey Productions, breathing new life into its message of joy, resilience, and creative renewal.

“‘Vive'”is a reminder to embrace the present and live with joy, purpose, and meaning,” says the two-time GRAMMY award nominee and two-time BMI award winner Torres. “It encourages listeners to trust themselves and not let the opportunities of life, love, health, and happiness slip away. Uplifting and sincere, it’s a call to fully live – right here, right now.”

“Vive”, mixed by Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Mick Jagger, Enrique Iglesias) and mastered by Hernan Ascóniga, is an infectious, uptempo ska track infused with vintage rock guitars, Motown-style horns, and reggae-inspired female choruses. The warm, vibrant energy blends retro influences with a fresh, modern edge. The result is a feel-good, rootsy anthem with an undeniable groove.

Filmed in Boca Raton, FL at Sapphire Studios, the accompanying video features Elsten in a performance setting along with some visual concepts that match the themes represented in song. Directed and edited by Daniel Barrocas, the video premiered April 25 on the artist’s YouTube channel. 

Vice Versa will mark Elsten’s 13th full length release, a career spanning several decades and continents, and coloring a wide spectrum of musical styles, including Latin rock, Rockabilly, and Cuban Son. Torres is managed by MFM+ Entertainment. Torres will embark on a promotional tour of Spain soon, including a May 14 stop in Madrid.

For more information, visit Elsten.info.

ABOUT ELSTEN TORRES

Elsten Torres is a trailblazing, bilingual artist and one of the architects of the 90s alternative Latin rock movement in the U.S., with a dynamic career spanning over three decades. Known for his genre-bending style and emotional songwriting in both English and Spanish, he boasts two GRAMMY nominations, two BMI Awards, and six Billboard Top Ten hits – including a five-week #1.

From his explosive debut with Revolucion as Fulano De Tal to signing with BMG/Sony and Warner Chappell, Elsten has consistently redefined Latin music. With a rich discography including Nocturno, Real Artificial, and the upcoming Vice Versa, he continues to evolve, inspire, and electrify audiences around the world.

Some of the great artists and producers he’s worked with include David Bisbal, Ricky Martin, Elvis Costello, Alejandra Guzman, Aleks Syntek, Julio Iglesias, Jr., Luis Fonsi, John Rich, Marshall Crenshaw, Michael Peterson, Oscar de Leon, Sebastian Krys, Desmond Child, Rodolfo Castillo, and Cacharro Lopez 

To learn more, navigate to Elsten.info.

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Cortadito releases first full-length album “The Guajiro Triangle” May 2

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Afro Roots Recordings presents a captivating musical journey through the evolution of the Cuban Son by the award-winning Cuban folk ensemble

Miami, FL – April 15, 2025 – The Guajiro Triangle signifies the cultural and musical convergence of three iconic cities: Miami, Havana, and Santiago de Cuba. It’s from these vibrant locales that Cortadito, South Florida’s answer to Cuba’s Buena Vista Social Club, has drawn its inspiration – and its members. The album marks the group’s first full-length release under Afro Roots Recordings, solidifying their reputation as one of the region’s most spirited and sought-after acts.

With nine original compositions, The Guajiro Triangle takes listeners on a rich, sonic journey tracing Cuban Son‘s evolution – from its roots in Santiago de Cuba to its electrifying present in Miami, with Havana serving as the essential bridge. The album opens with “Aquí Te Traigo Mi Son“, a heartfelt homage featuring celebrated Cuban pianist and composer Michelle Fragoso. This vibrant track paints a vivid picture of the Son’s origins in the eastern Cuban countryside, setting the stage for the rest of the album’s exploration.

Cortadito honors its Cuban heritage with powerful songs like the poignant opening single “A Yemayá“, featuring Latin GRAMMY-winning flutist Nestor Torres. Inspired by Yemayá, the Yoruban Orisha of the ocean, this piece offers comfort and hope in challenging times. Another standout is “Guajira en la Madrugada”, a Bolero Son collaboration with GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY award-winner Aymeé Nuviola, celebrating Cuba’s natural beauty.

Diverging from the group’s two previous releases, the songwriting credit is shared among band co-founder Julio Cesar Rodriguez, bassist Alberto Pantaleon’s father, Alberto Pantaleon Hernandez, and vocalists Humberto Upierre and his brother, Juan Upierre, and Juan Carlos Valido. The album also embraces Cortadito’s big band format, featuring a septet recording lineup that includes co-founder Jose Elias (tres), Rodriguez, Pantaleon, Upierre, Antonio “Pacha” Portuondo, Andres Polanco (percussion), and Roniel Vega (trumpet), augmented by regulars Franklin Reytor (guitar, tres, vocals, arranger) and Tony Perigo Viant (trumpet).

Love is a recurring theme throughout the album. Tracks like “Son Tus Besos”, composed by lead vocalist Upierre, inject infectious energy with its modern take on Cuban Son. The playful lyrics celebrate the intoxicating magic of a passionate kiss. Meanwhile, “Te Lo Perdiste” explores the bittersweet longing for missed opportunities in life and love.

Not afraid to push boundaries, Cortadito presents “Sin Fronteras”, a musical glimpse into a world without borders, a celebration of unity and the freedom to pursue one’s dreams. The album also features lively party anthems like “Son Sabroso”, which spotlights the Son‘s irresistible rhythms.

Alongside powerhouse collaborations with Torres, Nuviola and Fragoso, the album also features guest artist Alaina Martin from Los Tres de la Habana. Produced by Elias and mixed by Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Mick Jagger, Enrique Iglesias), Guillermo Rodriguez, and Kiki Valera, with mastering by Jose Blanco (Natalia Lafourcade, Grupo Niche, Aerosmith), The Guajiro Triangle boasts an impressive creative team.

Cortadito invites listeners to embark on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of Cuban Son. With its unique blend of tradition and innovation, this extraordinary release promises to leave audiences eager for more.

Be sure to join the celebration at the album’s release party on Sunday, May 4, 2025, 6 p.m. at the Miami Beach Bandshell during the “Son Del Mundo” concert, featuring Albita, Lazaro Galaraga, DJ Le Spam, and more. Click here for more details.

For more information and links back to the band, please visit linktr.ee/CortaditoSon.

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Ramirez Media Strategies
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Cortadito celebrate The Guajiro Triangle album release during Son Del Mundo concert at Miami Beach Bandshell May 4

MEDIA ALERT

 Awarding winning Cuban folk group to be joined by Albita, Lazaro Galarraga, Nestor Torres, DJ Le Spam, and many more
Miami, FL – April 10, 2025 – The award-winning Cuban folk group Cortadito will celebrate the official release of their new full length The Guajiro Triangle on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the Miami Beach Bandshell with a special star-studded event. The first-ever Son Del Mundo concert, set to time perfectly with the International Dia Del Son Cubano (May 8), as well as the release of the band’s full-length release, will feature performances by the band along with special guests Albita, Lazaro Galarraga, Nestor Torres, Michelle Fragoso, Miamibloco, Grupo Barrio Abajo, Lula Rios, and selections by DJ Le Spam.

The Guajiro Triangle refers to the convergence of the three cities that ultimately influenced Cortadito’s musical ethos, and from where the band members all collectively hail: Miami, Havana, and Santiago de Cuba. Powerful tracks like the first single “A Yemayá” featuring legendary Latin GRAMMY-winning flutist Torres, second single “Aquí Te Traigo Mi Son“, a heartfelt homage featuring world-class Cuban pianist and composer Fragoso, and “Guajira en la Madrugada“, a Bolero Son collaboration with the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY award-winning singer Aymeé Nuviola, all honor their Cuban heritage.

The album was produced by band co-founder Jose Elias, mixed by Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Mick Jagger, Enrique Iglesias), Guillermo Rodriguez, and Kiki Valera, and mastered by Jose Blanco (Natalia Lafourcade, Grupo Niche, Aerosmith).

The Guajiro Triangle utilized the big band format of the group, featuring a septet recording lineup including Elias, cofounder Julio Cesar Rodriguez, Alberto Pantaleon, Humberto Upierre, Antonio “Pacha” Portuondo and Andres Polanco on percussion, and Roniel Vega (trumpet), which is augmented by band regulars Franklin Reytor (guitar, tres, vocals, arranger), and Tony Perigo Viant (trumpet). 

All ages are welcome to the concert, and doors open at 6 p.m. that day. Click here for tickets and more details.

For more information and links back to the band, please visit linktr.ee/CortaditoSon.

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MEDIA CONTACTS
Deborah Ramirez
Ramirez Media Strategies
debbie@dramirezmedia.com | 786-877-2295

Mut Communications
Michael Mut
786.426.2277
info@mutcomm.com