Community Arts and Culture presents a Hispanic Heritage Celebration with Cortadito September 19

Award-winning Cuban folk group set to perform songs from latest album The Guajiro Triangle and Cuban standards by the Buena Vista Social Club at Florida Keys Brewing Company

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Islamorada, FL – August 19, 2026 – Miami’s premier Cuban folk music ambassadors Cortadito are set to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a performance of songs from their latest album The Guajiro Triangle along with songs by the icons Cuban music the Buena Vista Social Club (BVSC) on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Florida Keys Brewing Company (81611 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036) beginning at 6 p.m. The concert is free and open to all ages and will be held in the Beer Garden behind the main brew house. The event is being presented by the Miami nonprofit Community Arts and Culture (CAC).

“As a group centered on arts and culture, we are looking forward to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month once again in the beautiful Florida Keys, and I’m excited for the opportunity to perform with Cortadito,” says CAC Founder and Executive Director Jose Elias. “As always, our thanks go the Florida Keys Brewing Company and the Monroe County Tourist Development Council for their endless support.” Elias is also Cortadito’s co-founder and tresero.

Since its origins fourteen 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’s first full length album release features singles like “Guajira En La Madrugada“, with guest vocals by the Havana powerhouse Aymée Nuviola. Other singles include “A Yemayá” (with Nestor Torres), “Lo Que te Cuento es Poco“, and “Aqui Te Traigo Me Son“. All songs have been well received by critics and fans alike, amassing new followers and thousands of views and streams. The band will have vinyl copies, T shirts, and stickers of The Guajiro Triangle for sale at the event.

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.

This event is sponsored by the Monroe County Tourism Development Council.

For more information, visit CACMiami.org.

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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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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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Community Arts and Culture Presents a Dia de los Muertos Celebration in Islamorada 11/3

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Miami nonprofit partners with the Florida Keys Brewing Company for event featuring live music and a sugar skull-making workshop

October 15, 2024 – Miami-based nonprofit Community Arts and Culture (CAC) is once again presenting a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration at the Florida Keys Brewing Company (81611 Old Highway Islamorada, FL 33036). The free, family-friendly event will feature live music by Fabi World and Mariachi Veracruz Miami, as well as face painting, and a sugar skull-making workshop. The concert is free and tickets for the face painting and a sugar skull-making workshop are $15 for kids and $25 for adults. 

“We invite everyone to come out and enjoy an afternoon of music, legacy, and love,” says event producer Renee Chavez. 

Mexican musician and composer Fabi Patiño fronts his world beat and rootsy groove trio that also features Nay Roze on violin and vocals, and Gilma Espina on percussion and vocals. Originally from Oaxaca Mexico, Fabi has become an ambassador of the Miami music legacy across the globe.

Mariachis play the traditional music of Mexico, always in full dress and with much gusto. Mariachi Veracruz Miami brings joy and passion to every performance and are highly in demand on the South Florida music circuit.  

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.

Event support is provided by the Monroe County Tourism Development Council, FKBC, and the Morada Way Arts and Culture district. For more information, visit CACMiami.org.

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ABOUT COMMUNITY ARTS AND CULTURE

Community Arts and Culture is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing world music, lectures, and workshops to underserved communities. For decades, CAC has been enriching lives and promoting cultural understanding through its diverse programs and events.

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Community Arts and Culture presents Cortadito and DJ Le Spam at Florida Keys Brewing Company October 14

Miami nonprofit hosts Cuban folk group and multicultural music selector in Islamorada for a free Hispanic Heritage Month concert

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Islamorada, FL – September 14, 2023 – Community Arts and Culture is launching a new program in the Upper Keys to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. On Saturday, October 14, 2023,  Cortadito,  Miami’s answer to the Buena Vista Social Club, and DJ Le Spam with his VW Bus, will wrap the month-long celebration with an evening of live and selected music in the Beer Garden at the Florida Keys Brewing Company (81611 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036). All ages welcome, no cover, music begins at 6 p.m.

“We are excited to add this new program to our roster of events in Islamorada,” says CAC Founder and Executive Director Jose Elias. “We appreciate the support of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council and the Florida Keys Brewing Company, without whom this celebration would not be possible.” Elias is also Cortadito’s co-founder, vocalist, tres player, and bandleader.

Since forming more than eleven years ago, Cortadito has focused on traditional folk and acoustic performances of the Cuban country music style known as Son (pronounced sOwn). Through their many interpretations of traditional and original songs, this dynamic ensemble leads audiences through an audio experience referred to as “The Guajiro Triangle”, which alludes to the three cities of Miami, Havana, and Santiago, representing the group’s origins and revealing their musical influences. They are currently recording their first full-length release due out in May 2024.

DJ Le Spam, founder of the Spam Allstars, is known for his eclectic vinyl collection. Born in Montreal and raised in London and Bogota, he was exposed to a variety of music and cultures from an early age. He specializes in rare and hard to find music, and his expansive collection includes Latin, funk, Miami bass, Haitian, jazz, and more. He began digging for records as he toured the world while playing guitar in Capitol recording artist Nil Lara’s band, and continued adding when he formed and toured extensively with his own band. Spam will roll up in a VW bus customized for a self-contained DJ experience.

FKBC is the Upper Keys’ first microbrewery, located in the Morada Way Arts and Cultural District. They always have a great selection of locally brewed beers, as well as a rotating list of seasonal and barrel aged beers on draft. The tasting room is decorated with thousands of bottle caps from breweries all over North America and Europe, as well as art by locals. The brewery is just down the street on Morada Way, featuring two brewing systems that produce a most delicious island beer. The beer garden is an enchanting space that features live musical events. More details available at floridakeysbrewingco.com.

This event is made possible with the generous support of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council and the Florida Keys Brewing Company. 

For more information, visit CACMiami.org.

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Electric Piquete return to Dunedin Brewery to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month September 22

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Dunedin, FL – September 11, 2023 – Miami’s Latin funk fusionistas Electric Piquete return to Dunedin Brewery on Friday, September 22, 2023 and just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month. Two-time winners of the Miami New Times’ “Best Latin Band” award, the septet will perform from 9 p.m. to midnight at the microbrewery and live music venue located at 937 Douglas Ave, in downtown Dunedin. Show is free and open to those 21 and over.  

“Dunedin Brewery is our home away from our South Florida home, and we always love playing here because the folks who come for the show are true music fans,” says band cofounder and bassist Michael Mut. “They are some of the most receptive and engaging fans we’ve come across.” The band, formed in 2007 by Mut and drummer Ed Rosado, are currently completing a full-length release featuring eight original songs and one cover tune.  

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. The band has played virtually all major events in South Florida, and in 2016, graduated to the major festival circuit, travelling to NC to play the Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music Arts & Dance, followed by appearances at the Orange Blossom Festival in 2018 and 2022. They made their Afro Roots Fest debut in Key West during 2019 and performed again in Islamorada during 2021. They performed at Shakori Hills again in May of this year.

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 & live entertainment nearly every night of the week.

For more information, please visit ElectricPiquete.com or call 727-736-0606.

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Electric Piquete Returns to Woody’s Backyard Grill to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month September 17

Award-winning Latin funk band to play three sets at the popular local eatery beginning at 7:30 p.m., no cover, all ages welcome

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Miami Springs, FL – September 6, 2022 – The two-time Miami New Times “Best Latin Band” Electric Piquete will play Woody’s Backyard Grill (600 Payne Drive, Miami Springs, FL 33166) on Saturday, September 17, 2022 during a free, all ages Hispanic Heritage Month celebration beginning at 7:30 p.m. The band is set to preview new music from its upcoming full-length release, scheduled for an independent release in the spring of 2023.

The band has played virtually all major events in South Florida, as well as several major music festivals including the GrassRoots Festival of Music Arts & Dance in Pittsboro, NC, the Orange Blossom Festival in Brooksville, FL, and Afro Roots Fest (Key West and Islamorada). 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.

Bringing Woody’s back to the neighborhood was of top priority for new owners Oscar and Jessica Mendez. Their vision lays on the foundation of a community’s family-oriented environment and the concept is based on providing VIP service to every guest, especially those who reside in the beautiful city of Miami Springs. Woody’s is a place to gather with friends and family, while enjoying great food and drinks, live music, and sports, along with exceptional service. 

More information:

ElectricPiquete.com

WoodysBackyardGrill.com

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Photo by Edwin Cardona

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Electric Piquete 10/6

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Electric Piquete Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Toejam Backlot October 6

Latin funk band to play a Latin Soul party at the Wynwood film set and music venue beginning at 9 p.m.

Hialeah, FL – September 19, 2018 – There many are reasons why Electric Piquete are two-time Miami New Times’ “Best Latin Band” award winners, and one of them is that the band revel in their Hispanic roots. They have fully incorporated Caribbean rhythms into their sound, have covered and recorded tracks by standout Latin artists such as Celia Cruz, Mongo Santamaria, Cheo Feliciano, and have even written songs about Jose Marti and Cuban beaches.

On Saturday, October 6, 2018, Electric Piquete will celebrate their Hispanic Heritage at the Toejam Backlot in Wynwood (150 NW 21st St, Miami, FL 33127) with a special concert at the private event space / studio. Used largely for photo and video shoots, the space includes indoor and outdoor areas, a proper stage with concert sound and lighting, as well as one of the largest prop collections in all of South Florida.

“We celebrate our Hispanidad all year round, but are looking forward to playing at the Toejam Backlot for the first time in concert with the rest of the country’s salute to Hispanic Heritage,” says Michael Mut, co-founder, bassist and band leader. “We invite everyone out to this wonderfully stimulating venue for a night of live Latin soul / funk / fusion, food trucks, fun and more.” Admission is $10 at the door; 21 and over are welcome.

Electric Piquete’s music has already 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.

The band is currently running a crowd-funding campaign for a new release on vinyl, CD and digital – those interested in contributing to the cause can navigate here: https://igg.me/at/EPIGG. In 2016, they issued the Singles Collection, which encapsulated the group’s most recent and noteworthy works. Last year a live version of the relatively new track “Chunk” surfaced on the band’s Soundcloud page.

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 very often augmented by Raymond Ayala on percussion and vocals, Charles Gardner on keyboards, and Robert Smiley on tenor sax, flute and vocals. Occasionally, the band features special guests Damian J. Sanchez on saxophones, flute, and vocals, Maco Monthervil on lead vocals, and Jose Miranda on trombone.

For more information, visit www.ElectricPiquete.com or call 786.426.2277.

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