Musicians

El Musiú is a biographical stand-up and musical presentation performed by one of the most talented and respected singer and composer in the Spanish music scene: Ilan Chester. Presented as a musical monologue this show features a wide range of different styles and rythms from Chester musical view and influence. Presented in Spanish Aventura Art and Cultural Center 3385 NE 188th Street … +

Violinist, Tomas Cotik and pianist, Tao Lin perform Mozart’s three last sonatas. On the strength of the success of the their latest recordings, the duo has received a long-term recording contract with Centaur Records to record all 16 sonatas for violin and piano by Mozart. The Cotik/Lin duo was formed in Miami in 2010. Since then the fast raising duo has received … +

Frost Concert Jazz Band and Frost Studio Jazz Band conduct a fabulous concert performing original works by Frost composers in its second annual “House Writers” concert. Under the direction of John Daversa and Steve Guerra. UM Gusman Concert Hall University of Miami Frost School of Music 1314 Miller Drive, Room 110 Coral Gables, FL 33124-7610 305.284.2241 www.miami.edu/frost/index.php/frost/

Jazz Pianist, Drummer, Composer/Arranger and Educator Kom Wongsawat will perform a Doctoral Recital at Gusman Concert Hall. Kom has won several music competition in Thailand, Wining the “Best Keyboard Player 2005” by Overdrive Magazine, “Best Outstanding Keyboard” in the Thailand Jazz Competition 2006, and his band received First Prizes from many Jazz Band Competitions (As a pianist and drummer). As a jazz … +

Ray LaMontagne has released 5 studio albums (Trouble, Till The Sun Turns Black, Gossip in the Grain, God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise and Supernova) and sold out numerous tours across the US. Ray’s 2010 album God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise won the Grammy for Best Folk Album and was nominated in the coveted Song of The Year category … +

Jill Scott is a singer-songwriter, model, poet and actress. Her 2000 debut, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, went platinum, and the follow-ups Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (2004) and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 (2007) both achieved gold status. She made her cinematic debut in the films Hounddog and Tyler Perry’s Why Did … +

Classic Albums Live will perform Led Zeppelin II Concert. It will include drum solos, guitar solos and more, featuring songs like “Whole Lotta Love,” “Heartbreaker” and “Ramble On.” The concert presents the very best of Led Zeppelin. Classic Albums Live go to great lengths to faithfully recreate every sound on the original album. They have performed with orchestras, sitarists, choirs and schools. … +

Fort Lauderdale local indie folk/rock band Kids will present their first full-length album, Rich Coast. Kids is an eclectic four piece American Indie Rock band formed in 2012 by Guitarist Josiah Sampson, Bassist/Vocalist Joshua Diaz, Drummer Matthew Barrios and Guitarist Christian Gonzalez. Venue Abdo New River Room at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXyrT-tNKz0 Broward Center for the Performing Arts … +

The Community Arts Program (CAP) 2016 Summer Concert Series will take place featuring six extraordinary jazz and classical concerts. From the opening season with Doc Severinsen, passing to Sybarite5, Catherine Russell, Terri Lyne Carrington, to Peter & Will Anderson Jazz Trio to Angel Romero to summarize the season. Venue: Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ Performances: Every other Thursday at 8 … +

Area Stage is proud to be hosting the Ecuador Earthquake Relief Concert featuring performances by international singing star Jon Secada, as well as up and coming talent such as Ecuadorian singer Nicole Pernigotti, Conservatory staff and students as well. The orchestra will be directed by award-winning musical director Jon Rose. Area Stage Company 1560 S. Dixie Hwy Coral Gables, FL 33146 305.666.2078 … +

For the Gran Season Finale Concert, Greater Miami Symphonic Band will host Brian Neal, the trumpet virtuoso formerly from The Dallas Brass and soloist at numerous national and international events. The Band will play with him “La Virgen de La Macarena” and “Gabriel’s oboe”. Also the program will include “Twelfth Night”; “Star Wars:The Force Awakens” and other classical band pieces and famous … +

The Florida Guitar Foundation is proud to present the multi-prize winner Irina Kulikova in concert. The Russian guitar virtuoso will close the 2015-2016 Season with a program featuring her arrangement of Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1, and guitar treasures from Paraguay, Spain, and Russia. This special evening will feature performances by the Select Guitars of BAAM (Bridgeprep Academy of Arts and Minds), … +

The Smashing Pumpkins return to the road to bring the Acoustic-Electro Evening across the country, as a part of In Plainsong Tour with special guest singer-songwriter Liz Phair. Phair is set to open the show for the Smashing Pumpkins on her first full tour of the U.S. in 6 years. Her debut studio album Exile in Guyville was released to critical acclaim … +

Acclaimed Spanish pianist awarded Premio Nacional de Música, & knighted by King Juan Carlos with the Gold Medal of Fine Arts, Achúcarro performed with over 200 orchestras including LA, NY, London and Berlin Philharmonics, and at La Scala, Concertgebouw, Carnegie and Kennedy Center. UNESCO named him “Artist for Peace” recognizing his “extraordinary artistic achievement.” His performance of Manuel deFalla’s Nights in the … +

GlobalFEST On The Road brings Creole Carnival, with a fusion of sounds from the Caribbean and Americas, and revolving around Carnival. From Brazil (Casuarina) to Haiti (Emeline Michel) and Jamaica (Brushy One String), each country has its own rich traditions for music, dancing and cutting loose. Back Yard Concert Lawn & Plaza Appropriate for all ages Lawn chairs and blankets welcome https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyZYPOfRv6I … +

The Concert Two Friends-One Century of Music brings Caetano Veloso & Gilberto Gil in a one night only opportunity. These two musicians last year celebrated the 50th anniversary of their friendship and musical careers. They met by chance in Salvador, Bahia, and have been close friends ever since, creating the Tropicalia soundtrack for Brazil and beyond. Rhythm Foundation 407 Lincoln Rd Miami … +

Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music features a wide variety of student and faculty artist performances: Whiplash–Music Learning & Teaching Film Series. A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student’s potential. Each screening is followed by a panel discussion and … +

Seraphic Fire, conducted by Director Patrick Dupré Quigley is pleased to offer an encore presentation of Mozart’s signature opus, with a completion commissioned by Seraphic Fire featuring three newly-composed movements by young American composer Gregory Spears introducing a new Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei. Venues Feb 12, 2016, 7:30pm, All Saints Episcopal (Ft. Lauderdale) Feb 13, 2016, 8:00pm, Miami Shores Presbyterian Feb … +

Tenor David Portillo has established himself as one of the leading artists of his generation. Fresh off of his Metropolitan Opera debut, David will present an afternoon of Spanish song accompanied by the celebrated pianist Gregory Ritchey. The concert program is inspired by Steven and William Ladd’ exhibition currently on view. Venue MDC Museum of Art and Design Freedom Tower MDC Museum … +

The orchestra concert Zarathustra will present James Gaffigan as conductor and Jeffrey Kahane in piano. The program includes by Franck : The Accursed Huntsman; by Mozart : Piano Concerto No. 22 and by R. Strauss : Thus Spoke Zarathustra. James Gaffigan, hailed for the natural ease of his conducting and the insight of his musicianship, continues to attract international attention and is … +

Joan Soriano, the Dominican Republic’s ‘Duke of Bachata’ will perform in Little Havana Social Club. The presentation will include a pre-concert bachata dance lesson, DJ set and the live show. Joan Soriano and his family band bring old-school charm and modern sensibility to the genre, creating a danceable sound that is as gritty as it is romantic. Koubek Center Little Havana Social … +