Jose D. Duran

Jose D. Duran is the former senior music editor of Miami New Times. His work has also appeared in publications likeVice, Billboard, and Spin. He’s earned numerous accolades including placing first for Weekly Newspaper Contest: Business Reporting from the Florida Press Association in 2020; placing third for the Writing: Light Feature from the Florida Press Club in 2019; and placing third in Weekly Newspaper Contest: Best Obituary from the Florida Press Association in 2015.

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Anuel AA and El Alfa Added to the Rolling Loud Miami Lineup

By Jose D. DuranJune 6, 2023

Rolling Loud has announced that Anuel AA and El Alfa have joined the lineup, making them the first Spanish-language artists to perform at the festival.

The 16 Best Things to Do in Miami This Week

By Ashley-Anna Aboreden and OthersJune 5, 2023

Wynwood Pride, Sumo + Sushi, Paraiso Miami Swim Week, and more events in Miami this week.

The 18 Best Things to Do in Miami This Week

By Ashley-Anna Aboreden and OthersMay 29, 2023

Latrice Royale, Unicorn World, Porter Robinson, and more events in Miami this week.

Niall Horan Will Kick Off North American Leg of 2024 Tour in South Florida

By Jose D. DuranMay 24, 2023

North American fans can see Niall Horan live starting on May 29, 2024, when the stateside leg of the tour kicks off right here in South Florida at Hard Rock Live.

The 18 Best Things to Do in Miami This Week

By Ashley-Anna Aboreden and OthersMay 22, 2023

Mummies of the World, Afro Nation, Bachateando, and more events in Miami you aren’t going to want to miss this week.

Los Van Van Concert in Miami Beach Canceled Under Political Pressure

By Jose D. DuranMay 19, 2023

Los Van Van were scheduled to perform tonight, May 19, at the Miami Beach Bandshell, but Commissioner Alex Fernandez put a stop to it.

The 18 Best Things to Do in Miami This Week

By Ashley-Anna Aboreden and OthersMay 15, 2023

Bazaar for Good, Miami Dances, Haitian Compas Festival, and more events thtis week.

The 17 Best Things to Do in Miami This Week

By Ashley-Anna Aboreden and OthersMay 8, 2023

Ain’t Too Proud, 100 gecs, Dance Now! Miami, and more events in Miami this week.

Jonas Brothers Will Close Out Their Upcoming Tour in Miami

By Jose D. DuranMay 3, 2023

The Jonas Brothers are embarking on a North American tour – unimaginatively dubbed the Tour – where they will perform five of their albums every night.

The 18 Best Things to Do in Miami This Week

By Ashley-Anna Aboreden and OthersMay 1, 2023

Miami Grand Prix, Little Haiti Book Festival, Miami New Drama, and more events in Miami this week.

Fred Again.. and Iggy Pop Will Headline III Points 2023

By Jose D. DuranApril 25, 2023

III Points returns Friday, October 20, and Saturday, October 21, with producer/singer-songwriter du jour Fred Again.. and Detroit punk legend Iggy Pop.