Join us for our 2026 season!
SON DEL MUNDO
Friday, May 8 | Miami Beach Bandshell, Miami Beach
Son Cubano was officially inscribed in 2025 by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Beloved for its vitality and global influence, the genre is recognized as a fundamental element of Cuban national identity. On May 8th — "El Dia del Son Cubano" (Cuban Son Day) — the Miami Beach Bandshell will come alive with an international musical celebration hosted by Cortadito. Special guests joining the show include Grammy award-winning Cuban singer Aymee Nuviola; Roberto Torres, legendary singer of the classic song Caballo Viejo; and up-and-coming Sonero, Ronkalunga. The event will also celebrate other musical genres that reflect the global impact of Son Cubano, including tributes to African Congolese Rhumba pioneers Le Grand Kallé and Franco Luambo by Toto Omana, and Haitian Compa legends Trio Selecte and Coupé Cloué by Sanba Zao. In addition, there will be a Son Cubano dance instruction class before the show, taught by Barbaro Ramos from the Muñequitos de Mantazas.
Son del Mundo uplifts Miami’s deep cultural ties to Cuba and reaffirms Cuban Son’s enduring influence on Latin music worldwide.
Son del Mundo 2026 is presented with support from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the City of Miami Beach, Walking Together, Afro Roots Recordings, and Cosmo Tires.
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AFRO ROOTS FEST MIAMI presents “ASERE SOCIAL CLUB”
September 12 | The Colony Theatre, Miami Beach
Asere Social Club returns for a special evening at the Colony Theatre as part of the 28th annual Afro Roots Fest in Miami, celebrating decades of Afro-Cuban music traditions. This multimedia event features a lineup of master artists: Irawo Osa, Román Díaz, Lázaro Galarraga, and Cortadito, 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 Buena Vista Social Club or just simply "Cuban Country Music.” The evening of concerts will also feature Brenda Navarette, Barbaro Ramos, and DJ Le Spam, blending Afro-Cuban percussion, folkloric, and contemporary rhythms, along with dance, poetry, and visuals into a vibrant night of performance.
In partnership with the Inheritance Project, festival-goers can enjoy artist-led workshops over the weekend following the Friday concert, offering hands-on experiences in percussion, dance, and Afro-Cuban music traditions for all skill levels. These workshops provide a unique opportunity to learn directly from world-class artists, connecting the community to the living heritage of Afro-Cuban culture.
This year’s program is proudly supported by the City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council, Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, and Walking Together, and Cosmo Tires. Thank you to our sponsors and supporters for their continued commitment to cultural celebration and education in Miami.
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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
Saturday, September 12 | Florida Keys Brewing Company
Join Community Arts and Culture in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a lively day of music, dance, and arts activities at the Florida Keys Brewing Company. The celebration will feature dynamic cultural performances, engaging family and youth arts activities, and opportunities for the whole community to experience the rich cultural traditions and creativity of Hispanic and Latinx communities.
This event is a fun, family-friendly way to honor heritage, connect with local artists, and enjoy the vibrance of hispanic culture in the Florida Keys.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
Sunday, November 1 | FL Keys Brewing Company
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Community Arts and Culture in a vibrant day of music, dance, and cultural performances, along with youth and family arts activities. Participants can enjoy our annual tradition of Sugar Skull Stations for all ages, connecting hands-on creativity to the rich traditions of honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed.
In partnership with the Inheritants Project, the event offers a meaningful way to explore cultural heritage, storytelling, and intergenerational connections, creating a day that is both festive and educational for the whole community.
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AFRO ROOTS FEST ISLAMORADA
Saturday, April 4 | Florida Keys Brewing Company, Islamorada
Community Arts and Culture (CAC) presented the 28th Annual Afro Roots Fest in Islamorada, a full-day celebration of global roots music, culture, and community at Florida Keys Brewing Company. Workshops and interactive programs took place from 12:00-4:00 PM, followed by live concerts, FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY, from 4:00-9:30 PM.
This year’s featured artists included Miami’s own Cortadito, presenting traditional folk and acoustic music 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 Buena Vista Social Club or just simply "Cuban Country Music". The evening’s concerts also included the Global Jam project Everglades Songbook Suite led by José Elias, Haitian roots music pioneer Sanba Zao, and Famato, presenting traditional folk music from Guinea, West Africa.
The daytime program included 60-minute Percussion for Peace Workshops led by master artists Amo Soumah and members of Sanba Zao, as well as community partner Power Percussion. Families and youth participated in instrument-building workshops through The Inheritance Project, CAC’s Miami-based Afro-Indigenous youth music and dance initiative and additional community engagement activities throughout the day. This, along with programming by musical instrument maker Eddie Osborne ran from noon to 4 p.m.
Afro Roots Fest Islamorada is presented with support from Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC), Walking Together, Florida Keys Brewing Company, Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, Keys NICE, Keys Arts and Cosmo Tire.