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Create verses using vintage typewriters – adding a touch of classic charm to your writing – then take center stage during this exciting open mic event and share your unique creations with an engaged audience! Join us for a blend of typewritten artistry and live performance that captures the essence of youth.…

Founded in 1972 by music educator Doug Burris at Miami Beach Senior High School, the Miami Beach Rock Ensemble is recognized as the first high school rock ensemble in the United States. And what began as a groundbreaking experiment in music education has grown into a historic program that continues to shape South Florida’s music scene more than 50 years later. The ensemble is student-led, bringing together young musicians, stage crew, and sound engineers who collaborate to deliver high-energy performances of both classic and modern rock.…

The West Little River (WLR) Marching Band is a percussion-driven ensemble operating under Young Musicians Unite (YMU), a Miami-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free music education to students in underserved communities. Designed to give young performers a high-energy, team-oriented experience, the program teaches the fundamentals of marching, rhythm, and ensemble performance through discipline and collaboration. Open to students in grades 6-12, the band features a vibrant mix of snare drums, bass drums, cymbals, and tenor drums, creating the driving heartbeat of its dynamic performances.…

Through music and community-building, Miami Girls Rock Camp reminds girls and gender-expansive youth of their inherent power, their right to take up space loudly and joyfully, and their ability to create positive change in their lives and the world.…

Bop Shop Brass is a South Florida-based brass band that performs funk, pop, second-line jazz and NOLA-style brass band music. After getting its start in late 2020 – when many music venues still remained shuttered – the group began playing outside at farmers markets and develop its distinctive sound. Its repertoire includes all classic bops, from James Brown to Bob Marley to Rebirth Brass Band, as well as its twists on contemporary artists like Lauren Hill, Outkast, and Beyoncé.…

Kemy J is a motivational music artist on a mission to make the world a more healing place through music. Described as a “joy booster” for his happy, high-energy vibes, this Haitian American native South Floridian brings a rich history of experiences to his music, reflecting a blend of cultures and genres. His “Feel-Good Fiestas” offer a unique gift of connection, fun, and inspiration that leaves audiences feeling uplifted and energized.…

Not Yet Published is a powerhouse rock band born out of Young Musicians Unite (YMU), the largest provider of free music education for youth in Miami. Featuring some of the most promising young talents in the city, the band brings fresh energy and creativity to the world of classic rock, blending timeless influences with a modern edge. Fronted by two charismatic lead vocalists, Not Yet Published stands out for its dynamic harmonies, expressive performances, and electrifying stage presence. Each member contributes a unique sound and personality,…

Formed in the summer of 2007, Electric Piquete is a three-time Miami New Times “Best of Miami” award-winning Latin funk outfit. The band has played virtually all major events in South Florida, including the Miami Music Festival, Calle Ocho, Carnaval on the Mile, the Ball & Chain Music Festival, and Arts in the Park – indeed, few major venues have not seen them grace their stage. The group’s influences, as diverse as the Miami region that birthed it, range from rock to jazz and are spiced with everything in between: funk,…

House Savage is a quintessential Miami band that mixes jazz, soul, and R&B with the sounds of Miami’s cultural crossroads. The group – brought together by trombonist Sam Savage so he could record and perform his originals and work on the covers he wanted to interpret – was formed in the ebb and flow of the Miami music scene, primarily at “The Late Nite Lab” hosted by Big Brooklyn Red for almost a decade at local watering hole Jada Cole’s prior to COVID.…

Country twangs and finger-pickin’ blues, repetitive mantra-like rounds in Middle Eastern modes, peace-seeking lyrics, and love stories gone off track. This is what you can look forward to when you take in a performance from Shira Lee.  With an authentic, warm, storytelling voice, “on the road” guitar chuckin’, and vintage verbed-out vibes, her music is a spiritual road trip through the Mediterranean desert, over the Blue Ridge mountains, and into the dusty American West.…

Born in Santiago de Cuba, Rey Rodríguez is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter who fuses the roots of his homeland with the soul of rock ’n’ roll, the grit of blues, and the nostalgia of classic country. His music travels a sonic road between Havana, Memphis, Tennessee, and New Orleans, driven by heartfelt lyrics and a powerful, visceral stage presence. His debut solo album, now streaming, captures this fusion with raw authenticity and a bold artistic identity. His voice – full of truth – tells stories of love,…

Itawe Correa is an award-winning Colombian American singer, songwriter, and producer best known as the electrifying frontman of the Grammy- and Latin Grammy-nominated band Locos por Juana. With his unmistakable voice and magnetic stage presence, he’s become one of the most influential voices in the new generation of Latin fusion music – blending cumbia, reggae, hip-hop, rock, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms into a vibrant, universal sound. Born in Medellín, Colombia, and raised in Miami, Correa embodies the multicultural spirit of his city.…

The Jazz Collective is an elite after-school ensemble that brings together some of the most talented young jazz musicians in Miami. Founded by Young Musicians Unite (YMU), the program offers students a pre-professional experience designed to challenge and prepare them for the next steps in their musical journeys, from college programs and scholarships to professional careers in the music industry. Comprising select musicians from schools across the city, the Collective meets weekly for intensive rehearsals and performs regularly at prestigious venues and community events.…

Oscar Fuentes, known as The Biscayne Poet, is a Miami-based multidisciplinary artist, curator, and author of 11 poetry and prose collections, who in 2023 received the inaugural Miami-Dade Mayoral Poetry Commendation. Born in New York City to Honduran immigrant parents, his work explores themes of family, memory, and legacy. His typewriter poetry was recently featured on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Miami, and he currently serves as poet-in-residence at 1 Hotel South Beach. He’s currently promoting Poetry City: Ciudad Poesía, a new collection inspired by Miami.…

Yacht Rock Miami is a multimedia performance tribute to the smooth sounds of the 1970s, ’80s, and today. Captain G, Captain Juan Luv, and Salty Hank navigate audiences through both the familiar and uncharted waters of smooth vibes, creating a unique, theatrical musical experience.…

Kulcha Shok Muzik Feat. Dj Lance-O, Youth Movement & Jah Movement…

Tony & The Kings light up Miami with a sound as vibrant as the city itself. Blending their Caribbean roots with a fiery mix of jazz, funk, and soul, this powerhouse band delivers a dance-floor-shaking sound that fuses boogaloo, Latin soul, son, and Afro funk. Fronted by the electrifying Nuyorican Antonio Rivera (vocals, guitar, percussion) the band features a lineup of South Florida heavy hitters that include Danny Naval (congas, percussion), Eddie Garcia Jr. (drums), Matt Pyatt (bass), Robert Smiley (sax),…

Niuver is a Cuban French American singer and songwriter whose voice glides between softness and strength – a silky, emotional tone that fuses the warmth of Cuba with the sophistication of France. Her musical universe blends Latin rhythms, pop, and jazz with a touch of chanson, creating a sound both intimate and vibrant. Through her songs, she invites listeners into a world of emotion, resilience, and beauty where tradition meets modernity.…

NIUVER & THE FRENCH HORN COLLECTIVE claim a diverse musical repertoire that spans a range of genres, including French original compositions, Romani jazz, American jazz, Latin jazz, and Cuban music. @thefrenchhorncollective…

Featuring MC MARCUS BLAKE, THE MIAMI MOJO TRIO, VEE, JOHNNY FAMA, WISTY HEART, L. MICHELLE, NIA DEVINE, PERCIVAL JORDAN II, TRALE BLAZE, and OSKUNERU, STONE GROOVE is a bohemian musical mashup. @mdotblake @miamimojotrio @barefacebelle @wistyheart @iamniadevine @mr.metaphorheaven @trale_blaze @oskuneru…

JAHZEL DOTEL is a Dominican American singer-songwriter and composer who marries jazz and soul while honoring her Caribbean roots. The result is a signature rhythmic style of alternative pop/soulful sounds, topped by unique vocals. @jahzeldotel…

All reggae, all the time – KULCHA SHOK MUZIK is bringing its positive vibes to the Fair with founder and award-winning DJ LANCE-O, and a live performance from ITAWE.@kulchashok @mritawe…

Throwbacks and hot tracks from Miami favorite DJ CARLOS MENENDEZ.…

The ROCK BOTTOM REMAINDERS, an endearingly ragtag cover band established in 1992 and mostly made up of high-profile published authors, is reuniting at Miami Book Fair with a lineup of names not seen together on stage for more than a decade.…

Singer-songwriter GAVIN TUREK is a disco queen for the modern era making dance music that trades escapism for alchemy – transforming heartbreak and hurt into moments of absolute glory. @gavinturek…

LES GREENE takes you on a magical journey through soul music, making stops at smooth jazz, funky grooves, and the blues along the way. @IamLesGreene…

Heart-thumping, foot-tapping, inspirational. That’s J. HOWARD N THE EXPERIENCE. @Jhowardmusic…

Rocking the planet since 1972, the student-led MIAMI BEACH ROCK ENSEMBLE – a merry band of musicians, stage crew, and sound engineers who are part of the Young Musicians Unite family – plays a heady blend of classic and modern rock that’ll leave you wanting more. @miamibeachrockensemble…

FABI WORLD MUSIC TRIO is a unique experience blending world beats and rootsy grooves, elevating audiences to their happy place and turning dance floors into a sea of smiles. @Fabiworldmusic…

Multidisciplinary artist OSCAR FUENTES, aka THE BISCAYNE POET, will share the poetry and prose that have made him a standout on Miami’s literary culture scene. @thebiscaynepoet…

Get ready for singular storytelling and soulful blues with UNCLE SCOTCHY, aka ERIC GARCIA.  @unclescotchy…

Throwbacks and hot tracks from Miami favorite DJ CARLOS MENENDEZ.…

Young Musicians Unite’s THE JAZZ COLLECTIVE is a high-level ensemble that features students from a variety of backgrounds, each of whom is the top jazz player on their instrument from different schools across Miami.…

Jump to the drumline with the CAROL CITY MARCHING BAND, an award-winning high school music program whose members always bring the crowd to its feet.…

Led by a pair of talented vocalists, NOT YET PUBLISHED – a Young Musicians Unite band – guarantees an unforgettable night filled with music that everyone can enjoy.…

TYPEWRITER DREAMS: A TEEN POETRY OPEN MIC…

Enjoy a jam session with MIAMI GIRLS ROCK CAMP, which uses music and performance to promote self-esteem, community-building, and creative expression for girls and nonbinary youth in Miami. @miamigirlsrockcamp…

Eclectic tracks and jams from famed Miami nightlife figure and Vagabond club founder DJ CARMEL OPHIR.…

Experience the joy that master samba percussionists Miamibloco bring to the stage with their exuberant, pulse-quickening Afro-Brazilian rhythms!…

Formed by lyricist/vocalist Cuci Amador and synth-centric producer/arranger Tony Smurphio, this duo from Miami has been tearing up dance floors across the world since 2006!…

A fusion of diverse styles based on Romani guitarist Jean “Django” Reinhardt and French swing violinist Stéphane Grappelli – with some New Orleans and Latin world music influences thrown in – French Horn Collective mixes classic French standards and original French compositions with hot swing rhythm.…

STONE GROOVE…

All reggae, all the time – Kulcha Shok Muzik is bringing its positive vibes to the Fair with founder and award-winning DJ Lance-O, and singer-songwriter Ras Kokay and his band, Ras Punk.…

Jahzel Dotel is a Dominican American singer-songwriter and composer who marries jazz and soul while honoring her Caribbean roots. The result is a signature rhythmic style of alternative pop/soulful sounds, topped by unique vocals.…

Throwbacks and hot tracks from Miami-favorite DJ Carlos Menendez.…

With beats to chill, dance, and groove to, DJ Richie Hell offers fans of Quantic, Khruangbin, Polo & Pan, Red Axes, Thievery Corporation, and beyond what they want.…

J. HOWARD N THE EXPERIENCE…

REY RODRIGUEZ…

Rocking the planet since 1972, the student-led Miami Beach Rock Ensemble – a merry band of musicians, stage crew, and sound engineers – plays a heady blend of classic and modern rock that’ll leave you wanting more.…

NINA MARIE…

Bop Shop Brass performs NOLA-style funk, latin, pop, and jazz to deliver exciting, high-energy, exciting performances that’ll get you moving!…

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alexa Lash’s unique mix of pop, rock, soul, and spoken-word influences evokes the women-led bands of the 1990s, but has a vibe and energy that’s all her own!…

Multidisciplinary artist Oscar Fuentes, aka The Biscayne Poet, will share poetry and prose accompanied by a live musical performance with strings.…

THE JAZZ COLLECTIVE…

Throwbacks and hot tracks from Miami-favorite DJ Carlos Menendez.…

Powered by kids, for kids – and all music lovers – the Guitars Over Guns Ambassador Band will take you on a wild and raucous musical ride!…

TYPEWRITER DREAMS: A TEEN POETRY OPEN MIC…

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