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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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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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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Electric Piquete release second single and video from Azabache titled “Guayabera”

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Animated video celebrates the famous Hispanic clothing item with a boy-meets-girl storyline that salutes the local historic landmark Ball & Chain

Miami, FL – March 28, 2025 – The award-winning Latin funk / fusion outfit Electric Piquete has dropped a new video today, Friday, March 28, their second from the recently-released full-length recording Azabache. “Guayabera”, written by guitarist Chris Correoso and trumpet player Rich Dixon, includes a video treatment written by bassist Michael Mut, and animation and editing by Youssef Mostafa. The song is available on all streaming platforms, and the video is running on the band’s YouTube page.

“The basic idea for the song has been around for several years and I am glad that we got a chance to record and release it on our new album,” says Mut. “What started out as a taunt against a certain bandmember who disliked the traditional Cuban garb has turned into one of our finest recordings and musical representations yet. We are grateful to have found Youssef online and were able to work with him on the animation.”

Formed in 2007, Electric Piquete were named “Best Latin Band” by the Miami New Times in 2009 and 2015. They have performed at virtually every major festival and venue in South Florida, as well as at numerous private and corporate events. They have also appeared at several major regional music festival events throughout the years, including the Clearwater Jazz Festival, the Shakori Hills Festival of Music and Dance, and the Orange Blossom Jamboree.  

The video represents the band’s third overall, following the release of “Chunk” in September, and one for “Cut Me Loose” (featuring Maco Monthervil), which was shot in 2016. The latter was filmed in part on the Ball & Chain Pineapple Stage, the giant fruit-shaped raised platform located in the patio of the Little Havana hotspot, and both make an appearance in the new video.

Ball & Chain bar and lounge and the building it occupies offers a history as colorful and as fascinating as any structure on that portion of Calle Ocho, an area increasingly considered to be the center of Little Havana. The band has performed there many times throughout the years, including during the annual Ball & Chain Music Festival during several iterations, and during a 2016 “Piquete Sessions” mini-residency.

The up-tempo Latin groove of “Guayabera” stands out in stark contrast to the other cuts on the album, including the mid-tempo funk of the first single and the opening track “Salvo”, the heavy sonic landscape that is “Paindemic”, and tribal leanings of “S.A.C.A.” The song was recorded and engineered by Ferny Coipel at the Shack North Studios, the guitars by Correoso at Layland Studio.

Mixed by Grammy-winning producer and engineer Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Mick Jagger, Enrique Iglesias), the song was mastered by Zach Ziskin. This summer, the band plans a third single and video release for “Muevete Con Ganas” featuring MannySwagg. More details are coming soon.

For more information and additional links to the band, visit linktr.ee/ElectricPiquete.

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Cortadito to release second single from upcoming Guajiro Triangle full-length “Aqui Te Traigo Mi Son”

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New song from award-winning Cuban folk group streams on all platforms March 21, band to celebrate at Hoy Como Ayer same night

Miami, FL – March 5, 2025 – Miami’s leading Cuban folk music ambassadors Cortadito will release “Aqui Te Traigo Mi Son” on March 21st, the second single of their upcoming album The Guajiro Triangle. Written by the late Alberto Pantaleon Hernandez and arranged by Franklin Reytor, the song features Humberto Upierre on lead vocals and Cuban pianist Michelle Fragoso.

The song opens with a memorable hook lead by Roniel Vega’s trumpet, which gives way to the catchy chorus and several sultry traditional sonero verses by Upierre. With a solid Cuban son rhythm provided by bassist Alberto Pantaleon and percussionist Pacha Portundo, the number soars into Vega’s and Fragoso’s masterfully executed solos. “Aqui Te Traigo Mi Son” was recorded by Guillermo Rodriguez Bravo and group founder Jose Elias and mixed by Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Enrique Iglesias).

“I’m very happy that the band has chosen to interpret, and record one of my father’s songs,” says Pantaleon. “He wrote more than 200 of them, I personally know 30 to 40, and the rest are available as karaoke tracks internationally through ASCAP.” Born and raised in San Antonio de Río Blanco, Cuba, the bassist studied the instrument under Irakere’s Carlos del Puerto, has performed with Chucho Valdes, Diego Cigala, Armando Manzanero, and Yuri, and toured with Eliades Ochoa and the Afro–Cuban Allstars.

The accompanying video is a performance piece set at Hoy Como Ayer, the legendary Little Havana hotspot, shot by Adrian Gonzalez (Oigovision) and edited by producer Jose Elias. It will be released at 12 p.m. EST on March 21 through the band’s YouTube Channel.

The release comes on the heels of the band’s first single “A Yemayá”, which dropped on February 7 with an accompanying video. That song, a vibrant homage to the Afro-Cuban goddess of the sea, features Latin GRAMMY-winning flautist Nestor Torres and showcases the band’s signature Cuban son sound. 

Additional singles are to be announced; the full-length drops in May and will be available on vinyl and all streaming platforms. The band plans a celebration at Hoy Como Ayer (2212 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135) on the night of the release, beginning at 9 p.m. More information and tickets are available online here.

For more information, visit CortaditoMusic.com.

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Electric Piquete celebrate their new album Azabache with events in Miami-Dade and Broward

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New single and video for “Chunk” to debut at Skatebird in Miami September 20, followed by a performance at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach September 25

Miami, FL – September 6, 2024 – Award-winning Miami-based Latin funk “fusionistas” Electric Piquete will finally deliver on a promise set some time ago. The band is preparing to release a full-length recording of new and mostly instrumental music and plans to celebrate throughout the South Florida community in the days immediately after.

Azabache will be released digitally on all platforms September 20, with a video premiere for the first single “Chunk”, a mid-tempo funk number mixed by Grammy-winning producer and engineer Carlos “El Loco” Bedoya (Beyoncé, Mick Jagger, Enrique Iglesias), and CD release party to take place that night at Skatebird (533 NE 83rd St, Miami, FL 33138). The video, which will stream from the band’s YouTube page, was directed and edited by Chrisopher Tijerino from CR38TE MEDIA. No cover, all ages welcome, event begins at 8 p.m.

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

Next, the band returns to the bandshell at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach (1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019) for a 7 to 9 p.m., free and all ages performance on Wednesday, September 25. Electric Piquete’s new album will be available for purchase at each show for $15. High resolution photos of the band and the album cover are available here.

“The new album is meant to be a musical azabache, a salve for what ills our world, a statement of joy and groove put forth in the universal language of music,” says Michael Mut, band co-founder, bassist and album executive producer. “We hope to provide listeners with a temporary escape from the mortal realm, and an invitation to the spiritual.” The band is independently issuing the recording that features 10 total tracks.

Album standouts include the up-tempo Latin groove of “Guayabera” (also mixed by Bedoya), “Muevete Con Ganas”, a collaboration featuring the vocals and lyrical contributions of Miami-based singer / songwriter MannySwagg, and “Timeless Faith”, which puts congero Raymond Ayala and his smooth Spanish rap flow front and center.

The CD version of the release will contain a bonus track, a cover of the Badfinger track “Matted Spam”, which was originally issued in 2023 on the Y&T Music compilation Shine On: a Tribute to Pete Ham.

Formed in the summer of 2007, Electric Piquete is a two-time Miami New Times Best of Miami “Best Latin Band” award-winning Latin funk outfit. 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.

Though mostly instrumental, the band does feature vocals and rapping on several numbers; a tight rhythm section and heavy percussion supports melodious horn play.

For more information, visit ElectricPiquete.com.

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Miami’s RumSanders releases new single “Live 2 Learn”

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Independent hip-hop artist drops new track from his EternalFellas imprint about seizing the day and cherishing life

Miami, FL – October 28, 2022 – Richmond Heights, Florida rapper RumSanders is back with another hip hop joint called “Live 2 Learn” on EternalFellas Entertainment. The single comes on the heels of his 2021 debut release “Revolutionary” and picks up where the original left off. This one was inspired partly by crimes against blacks, particularly this past spring in Buffalo, NY. The single is now streaming online.

“We gotta live for one another is the message, but at the same time, you gotta do you to help the next,” says Sanders. “So, all in all, enjoy life, because it’s precious. My inspiration for this song comes from me living the life I thought I would, but thought maybe I’d never see.” Tupac Shakur is his biggest artistic influence, and Rum’s a former Southridge High basketball standout.

Sanders’ mother, singer Juliette Middleton, introduced him to the sounds of Prince, Muddy Waters, The Beatles, and Bob Marley. His father Andre Sanders, who turned his life around from the streets to the church and community, taught him about the healing power of words. Writing and performing since age 10, the artist came of age musically in the 1990s.

“Live 2 Learn” opens with a powerful chorus and carries the message of living for the now. A funky bass line carries the groove, and a sweet guest vocal performance by Jessemine lifts the song into the musical stratosphere. Harkening to the traditional Miami bass sound, a video is in the works for the track. Rum would like to someday create short films.

The single was created and produced by the artist at his Cutler Bay-area home studio. The voice heard at the beginning is actor Denzel Washington playing Malcolm X in the 1992 Spike Lee biopic.

For more information, and to shop the new EternalFellas Entertainment clothing store, visit facebook.com/RumSanders.

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Humbert Celebrate “Perfect Day” Remake Vinyl Release November 5 at Bar Nancy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Venerable Hialeah rock / pop quartet issue cover of Lou Reed staple on Y&T Records for Record Store Day 2022, the first 7” in the band’s two-decades plus history

Hialeah, FL, October 18, 2022 – They’re not your average indie art rock band. In fact, Humbert, proud torchbearers for the under-heralded Hialeah original rock scene have survived one global pandemic, three major lineup changes, and the comings and goings of more than a dozen iconic local music establishments.

Now, they are doing something for the first time in their near 25-year history: releasing a song on vinyl. A collaboration with long-time Miami music champion Rich Ulloa and his legendary Y&T Records label, the new release is a cover of Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day” and will be available on Record Store Day 2022. Fans can preorder the single online through the band’s Bandcamp page. 

Humbert recorded the song they had been kicking around for a few years live pre-pandemic at Browner Sound studios’ original Hialeah location, with long-time friends and collaborators Omar Garcia and Juan Oña behind the console. Backed with the band’s original song “You Said”, the 7” single will be released as a super-limited, deluxe, hand-painted unit featuring gorgeous cover art by New York Times bestselling illustrator Karen Keesler.

“’Perfect Day’ was a song Humbert had to play and perform,” says founding member / drummer / vocalist Izo Besares.” There was no choice, really. It was an organic endeavor, an inevitable happening. Every member loved it, collectively, and for independent and personal reasons, too.” Ulloa heard the band performing it and was immediately convinced that is special. Y&T has also worked with The Mavericks, For Squirrels, Mary Karlzen, Holy Terrors, Charlie Pickett, and Sweet Lizzie Project.

Formed in the late 1990s from the ashes of another legendary Hialeah band I Don’t Know, Humbert started as a quintet and issued a critically acclaimed self-titled full length in 1999. Closing ranks as a quartet, the band released Plant the Trees Closer Together in 2003, and Floating Legion of Joy in 2006. Before 2013’s Se Reparan Todos they began issuing stand alone and holiday singles, beginning with 2011’s “On Christmas Day“, and continues to this day and for the benefit of Manos Internacional, a nonprofit dedicated to providing enriching educational, cultural, and youth development programs to children in poor, remote areas.

Bar Nancy first opened in Little Havana in 2017. The bar’s theme is colonial-era nautical, and its main bar mimics the galley of the famous namesake ship. It features a weekly karaoke night (Sundays), a monthly open mic event, and several recurring themed nights. The bar offers a sizable selection of draft and canned beers, as well as specialty cocktails and gourmet food by the vendor One Hot Dish. An outside patio offers ample seating and a smoking area. Location: 2007 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135.

Humbert currently features Besares, Ferny Coipel on guitar, keyboards, and vocals, Tony Landa on bass and vocals, and Jorge Hernandez on guitar and vocals. Doors open on November 5 at 8 p.m., and the music by opening band Stillblue will begin at 9:30 p.m. Free show, 21 and over welcome.

For more information, visit humbert.net. 

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