Music

Join us for this special edition of the Free Friday Drum Jam with Mind and Melody for 10 Days of Connection! 10 Days of Connection is a 10-day-long movement that urges locals to connect with others who are not like themselves. Together with hundreds of hosting partners, Radical Partners facilitates connection experiences (free events) that fight divisiveness by bringing people together. 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!

Live From Emmet’s Place is the touring version of Emmet Cohen’s live-streamed series, which brought world-class jazz into homes during the pandemic. Cohen and his trio re-create the series onstage with a living room-style jam session complete with top-tier musicianship. Inspired by Harlem rent parties, the show invites audiences to feel as if they’re in Cohen’s New York apartment. Live From Emmet’s Place trio includes Grammy-nominated saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Patrick Bartley Jr., along with trumpeter, educator and curator Bruce Harris. Reuben Rogers will join on bass and Joe Farnsworth on drums.

Join us for our 2026 Spring Showcase! Everyone’s invited! Dance, jam, and support SFCPA's incredible students on this beautiful Sunday afternoon. Featuring a drums & percussion concert by all RhythmFun! students (ages 18m-18 years old), SFCPA Advanced Ensemble, private students and special guests: Magela Herrera, Brian Potts, and more surprises! Our students have been working hard all season long to bring you this incredible show, we can’t wait to present their work at the amazing Vivo! entertainment space! Sunday, May 17th 12:00pm Individual Student Recitals 3:00pm RhythmFUN! Percussion Ensembles Vivo! at Dolphin Mall 11401 NW 12th Street Miami, Fl 33172 About South Florida Center for Percussive Arts The SFCPA is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating new and enhancing existing opportunities to study, perform, and enjoy music through percussion. Along with educational programs from classical to world percussion, we help make music accessible to our community through school presentations, workshops, and performances. We also meet the challenge of studying percussion: access to literature, instruments, and rehearsal space in our 2300 sq.ft. facility. For more info on our events, programs and donations visit: drummingisuniversal.org

Hosted at The Betsy-South Beach (Opening Acts 6-8pm, Afro Beat Allstars 8-11pm) Celebrate International Jazz Day at The Betsy Hotel with The Diaspora Vibe Afro Beat All Stars at The Betsy Hotel, April 30, 2026 from 6 PM to 11 PM. Join us for an evening of live music featuring Chloé Hogan from 6 PM - 8 PM and the Diaspora Vibe AfroBeat AllStars from 8 PM - 11 PM. Experience a vibrant night of Afrobeat, jazz, funk, and soul in celebration of the African diaspora’s influence on music and culture. Presented by Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator in partnership with The Betsy Hotel, with support from The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation at The Miami Foundation.

Grammy winner Sheila E., known as the Queen of Percussion, is a music luminary whose career includes being the first female percussionist honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Growing up in a musical Bay Area family, she drew influences from her father, the legendary Pete Escovedo, and godfather, Tito Puente, leading to collaborations with icons such as Prince, Diana Ross, Herbie Hancock and Beyoncé. Last year, she celebrated her first-ever salsa album, Bailar, featuring collaborations with Gloria Estefan and Rubén Blades, among others, earning her a Grammy win for Best Global Music Performance while continuing to inspire with her dynamic artistry and philanthropic work. In 2025, Sheila E. demonstrated remarkable artistic productivity, releasing two companion albums: Bailar Deluxe, which includes "The Glamorous Life Latin" and two other new songs with a Latin flair, and her first-ever instrumental album, Sheila E. & Friends Bailar Instrumentals, which showcases her creative versatility and percussion mastery.

José Negroni and Miami-Dade County Auditorium present “100 Years of Charles Aznavour” (A Cien Años de Charles Aznavour) featuring Fidel Osorio on Friday, May 1 at 8:00 pm at the Koubek Center. A captivating musical experience celebrating a century of romance, passion, and unforgettable melodies. Three-time Latin Grammy® Nominee pianist and composer José Negroni presents a special evening features acclaimed Puerto Rican vocalist Fidel Osorio, joined by an ensemble of exceptional musicians. Audiences will be transported on a rich musical journey honoring the life and legacy of the legendary Charles Aznavour. Known for his remarkable versatility, Osorio brings to life the timeless style of iconic performers such as Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.. Fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Italian, he delivers a performance that transcends borders and generations. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Aznavour’s life, music, and enduring passion.

After 27 remarkable years on the podium, Robert Longfield will be taking his final bow as our Music Director. Join us for a special musical celebration as we honor his extraordinary leadership, artistry, and lasting impact on our musicians and community.

The Frost Chopin Academy & Festival continues its mission to support the young generation of pianists by presenting a unique evening of collaboration featuring the Apollon Musagète Quartet and Frost School of Music bassist Brian Powell, performing alongside the winners of the Academy’s chamber and concerto auditions. This concert brings together world‑class artists and rising young talents in a celebration of mentorship, artistry, and shared musical discovery. The program includes Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E‑flat major, op. 44, one of the great pillars of the chamber repertoire—radiant, dramatic, and overflowing with Romantic imagination. The evening also features a performance of one of Chopin’s piano concerti, selected according to the winner of the concerto auditions, offering audiences the rare opportunity to hear these beloved works in an intimate chamber setting. A highlight of the festival, this concert embodies the spirit of the Academy: exceptional musicians guiding and inspiring the next generation, and young artists rising to meet the moment with passion, skill, and individuality.

The Frost Chopin Academy & Festival proudly presents the Apollon Musagète Quartet, one of Europe’s most compelling and imaginative chamber ensembles. Known for their refined sound, expressive depth, and striking artistic identity, the quartet brings a program that explores the profound emotional and structural possibilities of the string quartet repertoire. The program opens with “Contrapunctus I” from Bach’s Art of the Fugue, a work of crystalline counterpoint and architectural purity that reveals the ensemble’s exceptional clarity and unity of voice. The concert culminates in Schubert’s Death and the Maiden, a masterpiece of dramatic intensity and lyrical beauty. From its haunting opening to its electrifying finale, the quartet brings Schubert’s vision to life with urgency, nuance, and a deep sense of narrative. A highlight of the festival’s chamber music offerings, this concert showcases the Apollon Musagète Quartet at their most compelling—where precision meets imagination, and timeless works find new resonance. The concert will open with performances by selected participants of the academy who will play celebrated works by Chopin. Program: J. S. Bach - “Contrapunctus I” from Art of the Fugue F. Schubert – String Quartet in D minor, no. 14, D. 810 “Death and the Maiden”

Each year, the Frost Chopin Academy & Festival shines a spotlight on its youngest and most promising participants in the “Stars of the Academy” concert. This special evening celebrates emerging talent through performances of music exclusively by Chopin, offering audiences a glimpse of the artistry, imagination, and dedication that define the next generation of pianists. From poetic miniatures to virtuosic showpieces, these young artists bring fresh perspective and heartfelt expression to Chopin’s timeless works—an inspiring reminder of how powerfully his music continues to speak across ages and backgrounds. A highlight of the Festival, this concert captures the spirit of discovery, mentorship, and musical excellence at the heart of the Academy.