In the midst of all the WMC craziness (by which we mean hordes of peeps partying and scores of events, not booze and drug fueled debauchery by addled masses into the small hours), it’s important to throw a little Latin flavor into all that electronica. We’re not suggesting you pause…
Tiempo Libre’s Tribute to Benny More at Miami-Dade County Auditorium March 12
It’s possible you’re not too familiar with Gal Costa. Hell, you may have never heard of her. But if that’s the case, you probably aren’t all that into Brazilian music in the first place. Because Costa’s career in musica pop Brasileira has been a storied one. Costa, born Maria da…
It wasn’t so very long ago that Lady Gaga was still an up-and-comer playing lots of nightclubs and hitting gay clubs like Score. Though some of us might have had a suspicion, her rise was hugely unpredictable. So that isn’t to say we’re expecting meat dresses and Gaga status for Erika…
Every now and then, a really cool local band comes along and you say, “Holy crap! This band is pretty fuckin’ cool.” Less often, they get to count themselves among those lucky few who make it beyond their city’s area code, transcending region and working beyond the challenges of being…
In the realm of Cuban music, there’s everyone else, and then there’s Benny More. And if that seems like a sweeping generalization, so be it. It’s a simple fact. Yes, his contemporary Perez Prado left behind some big shoes to fill himself. But even the cat who composed “Mambo No…
Sirens & Sealions is a troop of six sea creatures with a mission to spread a bright, feel-good sound throughout the city of Miami. That’s not my line. It’s theirs. Now, I don’t normally open with a quote (notice, I even ignored grammatical convention and ditched the bunny ears), but…
The blending of genres and melding of styles is becoming as commonplace in popular modern music as cocaine lines next to grapefruit juice at Lindsey Lohan’s breakfast table. The whole world, including the biggest stars in any genre you can name, has been dabbling with mezcla of late. But just…
A band’s members can have all the talent in the world, and they can still suck as a band. Because for all the technical prowess, all the mastery of their instruments, you just can’t substitute that particular “X” factor, a seeming nimbleness that lends to improvisation on the fly. It’s…
Que Bajo, mi gente?! No, we’re not speaking Spanish drunk with a mouth full of cotton balls. We just wanted to let you know about a killer party going down tonight at Transit Lounge. Que Bajo? is absolutely legendary on New York’s party scene. Featuring Afro sounds, cumbia, reggae, dancehall,…
The blending of genres and melding of styles is becoming as commonplace in popular modern music as cocaine lines next to grapefruit juice at Lindsey Lohan’s breakfast table. The whole world, including the biggest stars in any genre you can name, has been dabbling with mezcla of late. But just…
Cleaveland Jones just might be the ideal Miamian — the alpha Floridian, if you will. And if there’s any doubt that he’s as fitting a face as the MIA could want, consider his new album Tao Jones, a happy marriage showcasing reggae, soul, and samba in perfect spiritual harmony. “Eastern…
Miami native Mike Marsh is no stranger to South Florida’s music scene. After all, the Dashboard Confessional drummer grew up here, cutting his teeth on Rush covers while still a student at Sunset Senior High School. And eventually, a trio of Marsh, guitarist Klaus Ketelhohn, and bassist Chris Drueke formed…
We Miami residents are damned lucky. We have a killer local music scene just bursting at the seams with ultra-talented groups that draw on the wellspring of myriad influences that come from being a melting pot. There’s a whole movement of bands here in Miami that meld sounds as far-reaching…
We don’t have to tell you that Miami’s got a fantastic, flourishing music scene. And if you’re wise enough to be reading Crossfade regularly, we’re sure you already know it. Now there’s a new television show that you are most definitely going to want to check out. Miami Music Television…
Cleaveland Jones just might be the ideal Miamian — the alpha Floridian, if you will. And if there’s any doubt that he’s as fitting a face as the MIA could want, consider his new album Tao Jones, a happy marriage showcasing reggae, soul, and samba in perfect spiritual harmony. “Eastern…
Naming a band can be tricky. That said, Xperimento doesn’t seem to have had that problem. Its moniker perfectly encapsulates the group’s free-form, no-holds-barred approach to making music with razor-fine precision, and brandishing its M.O. like a banner. “It’s definitely not your typical Miami band,” says lead vocalist Camilo “Tumbao”…
Miami native Mike Marsh is no stranger to South Florida’s music scene. After all, the Dashboard Confessional drummer grew up here, cutting his teeth on Rush covers while still a student at Sunset Senior High. And eventually, the trio of Marsh, guitarist Klaus Ketelhohn, and bassist Chris Drueke gelled to…
Once again, it’s that magical time of year … Super Bowl! Hell, even people who could give a damn seem to get into the spirit. Like Jews shopping for Christmas gifts at Aventura Mall in mid-December, they’ll gather ’round the TV somewhere this Sunday with friends and loved ones, not…
The title of singer-songwriter carries with it a certain weight, artistic mystique, and creative clout. It’s a badge of honor for those who pen their own material, an uncommon talent revered with awe by music lovers. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the Latin realm, where superstars over the…
The Jacob Jeffries Band has been going strong since its inception some five years ago. And the crew continues to forge ahead, gathering Jacobians (a term for followers the band’s frontman may not have realized he was coining on Facebook just last night) with each and every stop, gigging relentlessly…
Llamabeats haven’t been around all that long, having only linked up on this project in 2008. But this crew definitely has a vision for where it’s headed and what it stand for. Beyond that, Llamabeats is surprisingly clear on the state of the business and what it takes to put…
