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Audiences can celebrate world music in the Florida Keys during the annual Afro Roots Fest, whose 2022 season includes multi-artist showcases in Key West and Islamorada.
Thursday, April 29
Concealed within the lush landscapes of Upper Buena Vista is Palapa, one of the city s most beautiful music venues. On Thursday,
the Gilmar Gomes Collective takes the stage with an acoustic set spotlighting the band s eclectic Brazilian sound. Gomes is a talented percussionist best known for backing Latin pop superstar Enrique Iglesias on tour. The three-hour event makes a perfect date night thanks to the romantic setting and chill ambiance.
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, at Palapa, 184 NE 50th Ter., Miami; linktr.ee/palapamiami. Tickets cost $50 via feverup.com.
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Friday, April 30
Did your wardrobe fall into disarray during the pandemic? This weekend, give it a much-needed update at the
A master of the pedal- and lap-steel guitars, South Florida’s own Roosevelt Collier believes his music has never been more needed than during these challenging times.
“I want to bring a positive vibe, so for that two hours I’m playing, you can’t help but forget everything that happened bad in your life,” he said in a recent interview. “My number-one goal since I started playing has always been to try to heal and touch the soul, whether I’m playing world music, blues, funk jazz, hip-hop, soul, it doesn’t matter. It’s just the nature of my instrument and my gospel roots.”
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Headliner Roosevelt Collier has a style that suggests an organic blend of gospel, blues, rock and funk influences.
A master of the pedal and lap steel guitars, South Florida’s own Roosevelt Collier believes his music has never been more needed than during these challenging times.
“I want to bring a positive vibe, so for that 2 hours I’m playing, you can’t help but forget everything that happened bad in your life,” he said in a recent interview. “My No. 1 goal since I started playing has always been to try to heal and touch the soul, whether I’m playing world music, blues, funk jazz, hip-hop, soul, it doesn’t matter. It’s just the nature of my instrument and my gospel roots.”