The Arsht Center welcomes arts lovers to the Center with a series of outdoor performances on the Parker and Vann Thomson Plaza for the Arts featuring South Florida artists.
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Additional performances to be announced.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with light bites and beverage service.
Happy hour pricing available until 7 p.m.
Performance starts at 7:30 p.m.
Electro Dub Tango
November 15
Jimena Fama, who performs under the name Electro Dub Tango, is an Argentine composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer based in Miami and Berlin. Her imaginative music features expressive vocals over bandoneon and guitar. She captures the heart and soul of tango, and can be likened to Astor Piazzolla and Grace Jones.
Vibes Live Festival: Jean Caze
November 21
Haitian-American trumpeter and composer Jean Caze (pronounced “jhan koz”) is a prominent figure in today's jazz scene. Throughout his career, Caze has remained committed to musical innovation, blending his Haitian heritage with American jazz influences. His style of Afro-Caribbean instrumental music can be compared to that of Hugh Masekela, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti and the Caribbean Jazz Project.
Vibes Live Festival: Low Ground
November 22
Low Ground are a bluegrass trio from South Florida. The name “Low Ground” is a nod to the Sunshine State, where musicians usually play at (or below) sea level, contrasting with other bluegrass band names that typically highlight mountains and ridges. Low Ground perform classics such as “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” and “Shady Grove,” among other favorites.
Vibes Live Festival: Diaspora Vibe Afrobeat Allstars
November 23
Taking inspiration from 1970s Nigerian big bands, Diaspora Vibe Afrobeat Allstars were created by Gordon Duane Myers, a multi-instrumentalist and producer, and Rosie Gordon-Wallace, founder of Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator.
Island Grooves Fest: PinoGrillo
January 2
PinoGrillo is an experience. Led by acoustic guitarist and vocalist Francisco Pino, the band performs funk, R&B, reggae, pop, hip-hop and Cuban guaracha from “el campo” to create their own brand of international soul music.
Island Grooves Fest: Victoria Blue
January 3
A fan favorite returns to the Arsht Center. Born and raised in Miami to Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican parents, singer-songwriter Victoria Blue credits her diverse upbringing for who she is today. Her music is a fusion of pop, R&B and soul with a strong Latin flair.
Island Grooves Fest: Calixto Oviedo and the Cuban Jazz Train
January 4
Back by popular demand! The inescapable Calixto Oviedo and the Cuban Jazz Train return to reshape the connection between Afro-Cuban music and jazz at Live on the Plaza. Originating from a common African polyrhythmic foundation, the group playfully combines traditional Spanish elements and distinct blues inflections for a sound that is truly their own.
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