Music

Arts Garage: Harp vs Harp
Fri 6 Apr, 2018

Harp vs Harp is an exciting duo (Edmar Castaneda and Grégoire Maret) featuring the unusual combination of harp and harmonica. Since his move to the United States in 1994, Edmar Castaneda has quite literally taken the world stage by storm with the sheer force of his virtuosic command of the harp – revolutionizing the way audiences and critics alike consider an instrument … +

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The Mark Zaleski Band’ CD Release Event at Arts Garage
Sat 10 Mar, 2018

Internationally touring musician, Mark Zaleski, has distinguished himself as a uniquely dynamic soloist, multi-instrumentalist, and band leader. He has performed with a diverse group of notable artists including Dave Brubeck, Christian McBride, Ian Anderson, Connie Francis, Mahmoud Ahmed, Rakalam Bob Moses, Tiger Okoshi, Antonio Sanchez, the Either/Orchestra, Jason Palmer, and Matt Savage. The Mark Zaleski Band performs a one of a kind … +

Events

globalFEST:The New Golden Age of Latin Music Tour in MIAMI!
Feburary 24th, 2018 – 8:00 p.m.

FUNDarte and South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center present globalFEST on the Road: The Golden Age of Latin Music featuring the contemporary Latin sounds of Las Cafeteras and Orkesta Mendoza on Feb. 24th / 8:00 p.m. at South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center. Join us for an exciting evening of Latin culture as Mexico and Cuba combine musical forces when the infectious indie mambo … +

Announcements

South Florida Symphony presents Beethoven and Vivaldi’s Expressions of Nature
Wed 28 Feb, 2018 - Thu 1 Mar, 2018

Four Seasons is Vivaldi’s best known work, consisting of four violin concerti, each giving a musical expression to a season. Beethoven publically declared the Pastoral Symphony’s ‘extra musical’ purpose: An Expression of Nature. VIVALDI: Four Seasons Lara St. John, Violin. BEETHOVEN: Symphony No.6 PASTORAL LISA NARDI: IN THIS HEART From “Carlito’s Way: Rise to Power” Tickets are available at southfloridasymphony.org or 954-522-8445 Click here … +

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“South Florida JAZZ at Bailey Hall” Presents Jane Bunnett & Maqueque Saturday, March 17 – 8:00 p.m. Canadian soprano saxophonist-flutist Jane Bunnett is recognized both for her artistry and her improvisational daring. She is a four-time JUNO Award-winner and two-time GRAMMY nominee, including 2018 for Best Latin Jazz Album, Oddaro. Jane’s long-term exploration and immersion in Afro-Cuban rhythms and melodies has expressed … +

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South Florida JAZZ at Bailey Hall presents Trio Da Paz
Fri 17 Feb, 2018, 7:45pm

Featuring three of Brazil’s most in-demand musicians, Trio da Paz updated the infectious spirit of jazz-oriented Brazilian music by the fusion with North American jazz sensibilities and vocabulary. Formed in 1990 by guitarist Romero Lubambo, acoustic bass virtuoso Nilson Matta, and Brazil’s swingingest drummer, Duduka da Fonseca, the trio has redefined Brazilian jazz with their harmonically adventurous interactions, daring improvisations, and fluid … +

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Rocket Man: An Elton John Tribute at Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Fri 23 Feb, 2018

A spot-on recreation of an early Elton John concert, featuring lavish costumes (sequined Dodgers uniforms, peacock outfits, massive glasses, the works) that were originally worn by Elton himself, a world class rhythm section, and the magnetic performance power of Rus Anderson. Rus is an Elton John doppleganger who pulls off Sir Elton’s daunting vocal duties, piano skills, and fashion sense with appropriate … +

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NWSA Symphony Orchestra invites cellist Lynn Harrell at ARSHT
Tue 27 Feb, 2018

“Reformation” 

New World School of the Arts Symphony Orchestra celebrates its special annual Arsht Center concert under the baton of Maestro Alfred Gershfeld, featuring guest soloist Lynn Harrell! 

One of the most revered cellists of our time and a two-time Grammy Award recipient for records with Itzhak Perlman and Vladimir Ashkenazy, Harrell enjoys an active career both as a soloist with major symphony … +

News

ARSHT presents Perlman & Zukerman in Recital
Sun 25 Feb, 2018

Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded to a classical musician. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music. Pinchas Zukerman has remained a phenomenon in the … +

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New World Symphony: Gil Shaham and Brahms at ARSHT
Sat 24 Feb, 2018

Gil Shaham, whom Time magazine hailed as “the outstanding American violinist of his generation,” makes a welcome return to the Adrienne Arsht Center with Spanish conducting sensation Pablo Heras-Casado. Perfectly showcasing Shaham’s exquisite virtuosity, Béla Bartók’s Second Violin Concerto spins Hungarian folk music into a fiery, gypsy-like trance. Johannes Brahms, classical music’s favorite Romantic, confidently steps out of Beethoven’s shadow with a … +

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Charenee Wade at Arts Garage
Sat 24 Feb, 2018

Inspired by Sarah Vaughn, Brooklyn native Charenee Wade began singing jazz at the age of 12. Through her years of intense studies in jazz and classical music, she has grown to become a notable singer, composer, arranger and educator. She completed her Master’s Degree at Manhattan School of Music. Charenee has been featured in many configurations from jazz trios to Big Band … +

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Aventura Arts and Cultural Center: Pianist Luigi Carroccia
Sun 18 Feb, 2018

Luigi Carroccia was born into a musical family and his first piano teachers were his father and grandfather. His studies continued at the Claudio Monteverdi Conservatory in Bolzano, where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees with honors. Luigi has won prizes in many competitions, such as the Maria Herrero International
Competition in Granada and the Premio Abbado, organized by the Italian Ministry … +

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Symphony of the Americas: Broadway Sizzle & Operatic Passion at Amaturo Theater
Sun 18 Feb, 2018 - Tue 20 Feb, 2018

Cuban born Soprano Maria Aleida, acclaimed for her performances with Andrea Boccelli and opera companies worldwide, returns to south Florida to join powerhouse tenor, Carlos de Antonis and friends on the Symphony stage for an eclectic evening ranging from Puccini to Phantom! Marie Aleida (soprano) Carlos de Antonis (tenor) Amaturo Theater Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW Fifth Avenue Fort … +

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Arts Garage presents Sultans of String
Fri 23 Feb, 2018

Back by popular demand, Canada’s multiple award winning string slingers Sultans of String bring their genre hopping musical passport to Delray audiences. Led by 5-string violinist McKhool (Jesse Cook, Pavlo) who was raised in a Lebanese-Egyptian household just bursting with music and diversity, Chris was fed a steady diet of delicious musicality alongside Middle Eastern cuisine and violin lessons. At the core … +

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The Weepies: Completely Acoustic and Alone Tour at Amaturo Theater
Sat 17 Feb, 2018

With their beautiful harmonies and lyrical songwriting, The Weepies duo of Steve Tannen and Deb Talan quietly sold more than a million records, with over 30 million views on YouTube and 90 million streams on Spotify. Don’t miss the chance to hear their intoxicating folk-pop sound live. Amaturo Theater Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW Fifth Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL … +

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Amaturo Theater: The Hot Sardines in Concert
Fri 16 Feb, 2018

Quality is timeless. Just ask The Hot Sardines. With their brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies, and silky vocals listeners are transported to an earlier time in music. Their self-titled debut album, named by iTunes as one of the best jazz albums of 2014, spent more than a year on the Billboard Jazz Chart, debuting in the top 10 alongside Michael Bublé, … +

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Sierra Hull in Concert at Amaturo Theater
Thu 15 Feb, 2018

Sierra Hull, one of the true virtuosos in acoustic music, has been in the spotlight since playing with Alison Krauss at age 13 at the Grand Ole Opry. Now with six International Bluegrass Music Award “Mandolinist of the Year” nominations, she’s one of the biggest stars in bluegrass. Boundaries—age, genre or otherwise—don’t hamper an artist like Sierra Hull. As a player, a … +

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Gold Coast Jazz: Willie Jones III at Amaturo Theater
Wed 14 Feb, 2018

A veritable who’s who of the jazz world join Willie Jones III for this evening of jazz inspired love songs for this special Valentine’s Day evening. The star-studded sextet includes Jones on drums, Terell Stafford, trumpet; Robin Eubanks, trombone; Ralph Moore, sax; Eric Reed, piano, and Gerald Cannon, bass. Willie Jones is one of NYC’s most prominent drummers with an abiding musicality … +

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NuDeco Ensemble with Gershwin, Stevie + Jacob at ARSHT
Thu 15 Feb, 2018

Nu Deco will perform an exploration into the music from “Journey into the Secret Life of Plants” by Stevie Wonder and a musical suite of George Gershwin’s masterpiece – Porgy and Bess. Nu Deco will be joined on this performance by two-time GRAMMY award-winning singer, composer, arranger, producer and multi-instrumentalist hailing from London, England – Jacob Collier! Knight Concert Hall The Adrienne … +

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Jerry Herman: The Broadway Legacy Concert at Aventura Arts and Cultural Center
Wed 14 Feb, 2018

Jerry Herman is a legendary composer/lyricist of the American Musical Theatre and one of Broadway’s most beloved icons. From Hello, Dolly and Mame to Mack and Mabel and La Cage aux Folles, Herman’s songs have lit up Broadway for decades with toe-tapping, soul-stirring musical showstoppers. Now he’s sharing his great musical legacy with a new generation of music lovers. Joined on stage … +