Music

Celebrating libertad with cumbia, featuring Bogota-based psych-cumbia group Romperayo Sound System; Miami-based collective Sonora Tukukuy; DJ Krishna; DJ Bonita Applebumz; and Paz y Flora dance ensemble. The evening also features Peruvian food vendors, and other delights. This special night falls in between Colombia and Peru's national days, and is a celebration of freedom, summer, and Latin music and culture.

Mari Fróes is one of Brazil’s most exciting emerging singer-songwriters, blending the rich traditions of Brazilian Popular Music with a fresh, contemporary voice. Since the release of her debut EP Nebulosa, she has captivated audiences worldwide, earning millions of streams and Platinum certifications across Europe. Her recent singles have expanded her international reach, while sold-out tours throughout Europe have established her as a rising global artist. With more than 5 million monthly Spotify listeners and a devoted worldwide following, Mari continues her remarkable ascent. Following the release of her debut album on Sony Music, she embarks on her first North American tour, bringing her soulful songs and unmistakable Brazilian sound to new audiences. Presented by Rhythm Foundation with marketing partner Tigre Sounds.

The iconic sound of Sergio Mendes returns to the stage, performed by the musicians who stood beside him. The Sergio Mendes Band toured and performed alongside the maestro. They are led by Gracinha Leporace, Mendes' wife and vocal partner of over 50 years. Before his passing in 2024, Mendes called this group the best band he ever had. Marking 60 years since the debut of Brasil '66, the band continue Mendes' lifelong mission of sharing the vibrant rhythms and infectious soul of Brazilian music with audiences around the world. With a sound that blends timeless Brazilian grooves with fresh arrangements and uplifting energy, The Sergio Mendes Band bring a renewed sense of celebration to every performance. Each note pays tribute to Mendes’ remarkable influence and a career that helped shape a global appreciation of bossa nova, samba and the unmistakable warmth of Brazilian culture. The ensemble features: Gracinha Leporace and Katie Hampton – vocals Leo Costa – drums Gibi dos Santos – percussion Kleber Jorge – guitar & vocals Andre de Santanna – bass Scott Mayo – keys, saxophone, flute & vocals Jamieson Trotter – piano Together, the artists uphold Mendes’ vision of spreading joy through music by performing with the passion, precision and energy that captivated global audiences for over six decades. The Sergio Mendes Band invite longtime fans and new listeners alike to experience the sounds that defined generations. Through their shows, they honor Mendes' enduring message that music has the power to unite, uplift and bring people together from every part of the world. This show will be performed in English and Portuguese.

Start your weekend with rhythm! Everyone is welcome - families, beginners, and professional musicians alike. No experience needed to participate. Just bring your energy and love for music. Try out the instruments, learn from one another, and just jam out!

The Community Jam Session is BACK! The only one of its kind in Miami where local talent and regulars mix for a unique experience every week. This summer the jam is hosted by the incredible Nicole Yarling! Open to all levels and styles, our jam is a great way for younger and newer musicians to play with seasoned players in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere. Enjoy the jam your way, playing on stage or listening in the audience. Don't miss this fun and exiting night of music, free and open to the public! The Community Jam Session is BACK! The only one of its kind in Miami where local talent and regulars mix for a unique experience every week. This summer the jam is hosted by the incredible Nicole Yarling! Open to all levels and styles, our jam is a great way for younger and newer musicians to play with seasoned players in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere. Enjoy the jam your way, playing on stage or listening in the audience. Don't miss this fun and exiting night of music, free and open to the public! When

Season 24 opens with a celebratory program welcoming Seraphic Fire’s new Artistic Director, Dr. James K. Bass. Spanning more than three centuries of choral artistry, this luminous concert features works never before performed live for our audiences. Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music pairs piano, solo violin, and chorus in a radiant tapestry of Romantic lyricism. Eric Whitacre’s When David Heard offers an unaccompanied tour de force of vocal color and profound emotional depth. Buxtehude’s Baroque meditation Ad Manus is reimagined through Caroline Shaw’s contemporary response, To the Hands, weaving strings and voices into a striking dialogue across time. Together, these works explore beauty, grief, devotion, and the transcendent power of the human voice.

Join two-time Grammy Award winner Terrance Simien and his band for an afternoon of zydeco for all ages! Their music offers a hypnotic blend of zydeco-roots-reggae and soul-funk that highlights the musicians' Creole heritage. The six-piece band will hit the Knight Concert Hall stage with instruments that honor zydeco's multiracial influences. From the accordion to the frottoir (zydeco rubboard), this experience will inspire joy, hope and a deep feeling of community.

The mission of La Zarzuela, Inc. is to revitalize the art of the zarzuela, the preeminent Spanish musical theatre genre. In this varied recital you will enjoy solos and ensembles from famous zarzuelas in the voices of Kiley Hernández, Katiuska Rodríguez, Patricia Arcadí, Eduardo Calcaño, and Jorge Arcila, accompanied by pianist Daniel Daroca, with the participation of members of the Miami Beach Senior Chorus: Leida Hernandez, Beatriz Sosa, José L. Bezi, Angela Rappa, Angela Vergara, Clara Ortega, Frances Yanes, Hipatia Moreno, Leonor Vérité, Leonor Jimenez, Magüi Benitez, María Mercado, Olga López, Miguel Sanchez, Manny Sanchez, Yolanda Armesto, Iliana Pena The repertory will include selections from La Dolorosa, and Luisa Fernanda, among others. The recitals will take place at: The Miami Beach Community Church on May 23. and at the Arva Park Auditorium of the Main Library, on May 30.

An evening of communal singing, with a special program by Miami Sound Choir. Choir master Laurah Mersier invites us to break down barriers, build bridges, and spread joy and unity through music. Miami Sound Space is a community choir collective of, for, and by Miami. The group has as its mission to combat community deterioration through community singing opportunities, and offers four core programs: Miami Sound Choir (a radically inclusive adult community choir), The Bluebirds (a men’s choir for incarcerated singers), Threshold Singers (who provide bedside singing to those nearing life's end), and Lullaby & Life (a parent and baby choir). The North Beach Social, Third Thursdays, is a free monthly meet up for music lovers at the Bandshell, presented by Rhythm Foundation with support from the City of Miami Beach.

Join us for a Special Edition of the Free Friday Drum Jam with percussionist and master timbal player Bóka Reis! We are so excited to have Bóka at the center during his visit to Miami. He will be leading a jam & workshop sharing the rhythms and culture from his hometown - Salvador, Bahia!