2022-09-21 14:03
Artist, manager, and talent developer Spiky announced the release of her latest collaborative work, "Same Time," from Spiky Records label. Working in partnership with the musical talents of… Read More
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2022-05-16 14:43
Dranoff 2 Piano Foundation proudly presents the concert "Music of Cuban Independence" on May 20, Cuban Independence Day, at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium. World-renowned musicians will co… Read More
2022-04-21 13:41
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida is continuing its rock star entertainment line-up for Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix race weekend with global supersta… Read More
2022-02-21 16:06
When I was younger my father told me that four years in the life of a young person is much longer than an adult. For instance, our featured artist four years ago was delivering music at the… Read More
2021-12-21 13:18
AfterHipHop.com and Author Raul Medina are proud to offer the debut work from Medina himself, hitting bookstores and online platforms February 27, 2022.AfterHipHop.com Presents: Jailhouse Ta… Read More
2021-11-21 11:57
Fontainebleau Miami Beach announced its 2022 New Year's Eve headliners, Global Superstar Doja Cat and special guest, Swedish DJ and record producer, Alesso. The two will perform for the crow… Read More
2021-10-21 13:29
PaopaoTop Independent Latin record label RichMusic LTD continues to build its talent arsenal, announcing that it has signed five new artists to the label including Colombian producer Animal… Read More
2021-08-21 13:28
October 16th, Hinder and Hoobastank will hit the beach for a musical performance at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center. The event, planned as a kickoff to a series of events in 2021, 2022 and be… Read More
2021-07-21 11:15
Country music standout Patrick Gibson’s new acoustic video for his popular song “Daddy’s Little Girl” is available now and premiered by Cowboys & I… Read More
2021-06-21 11:27
Attorney Dan Newlin will be bringing Central Florida a free concert to celebrate our healthcare workers. Newlin explained, "Our healthcare workers and first responding medical teams placed t… Read More
2021-04-21 14:51
The City of Miami Gardens has announced Jazz in the Gardens (JITG), its popular 2-day jazz and R&B music festival, will return in March 2022 to the world-class Hard Rock Stadium. In 2020… Read More
2021-03-21 13:07
There's an angelic and sultry voice about to seduce music lovers into feeling a bit delirious after hearing it and it belongs to blonde-haired beauty, Samantka.The Chicago native is releasin… Read More
2021-02-21 17:52
Multi-talented teenage pop rock n' roll band Hello Sister is a dynamic trio of sisters from Orlando, Florida who unleashied their "Wave Of LOVE" just in time for Valentine's Day. This fresh… Read More
2021-01-21 15:47
Valpak is giving consumers the chance to kick off 2021 with some extra cash while they enjoy their favorite Disney sounds from the Disney Hits playlist year 'round.To get the year off to a g… Read More
2020-12-21 15:39
RockHouse Live International, an exciting new hybrid live & virtual entertainment-themed restaurant and venue concept by veteran entertainment execs Zach Bair and Jock Weaver… Read More
2020-11-21 11:35
Full Sail University, an award-winning educational institution for those pursuing careers in media, arts and technology, is honored to announce its involvement on 17 Billboard number-ones. S… Read More
2020-10-21 14:53
Siblings and label-mates Michelle Martinez and Miguel Fasa come together in a dream collaboration on their new single, "Worst Enemy", streaming on all platforms Wednesday, October 14, 2020… Read More
2020-09-21 14:34
The trio is determined to get their responsibilities done, but the girls have a different idea in mindIHateJulian is a jack of all trades and master of all. Another rapper, podcaster, MC, or… Read More
2020-08-21 18:46
KellieKel is a musical artist with vision, determination, and patience. There is no confinement for this artist to where you if you wanted to try an place her into 1 genre or a box, she will… Read More
2020-07-21 14:01
2019 YoungArts Winners in Dance Isaiah Day, Francesca Levita and Michael Edwards_photo by Em WatsonThe nation’s leading arts competition for young artists is now accepting applications… Read More
2020-06-21 13:58
iinvad3 keeps things lighthearted and laid back; "Mix It Up" is the perfect example of the good energy we all need in life, especially during difficult times.A cultural synthesis will conclu… Read More
2020-05-21 13:34
Pianokids announces its at-home piano lesson program for 3-5 year-olds is now available for pre-order. Founder and creator Angela Grace says, "We're pre-selling Pianokids membershi… Read More
2020-04-21 14:21
Florida based hip-hop star Edward Robertson proves to fans that he belongs to hip-hopAlready known for his courageous advocacy against addiction to drugs like benzodiazepines and having amas… Read More
2020-03-21 14:02
Over two years ago I featured a band in Weekly Music Commentary called Shinedown. At the time I thought it was a good idea to introduce the band and their story to the readers of my internat… Read More
2020-02-21 15:14
With the release of his debut single, “Now Is The Time,” Miami-based singer/rapper, songwriter and producer O’cean Hill is bringing Christian music fans an infect… Read More
2020-01-21 16:50
Winter Music Conference announced its first round of dynamic programming, global media partners, local hotel partners, premier event partners and more for our 2020 event, which returns… Read More
2019-12-21 12:25
Miami stays hot. But now, it's about to get even hotter. New rap Artist Bully Boss, aka NAD, aka Night and Day, coming straight out of Mount Olympus Entertainment Distribution Inc., M.O… Read More
2019-11-21 14:52
Loud And Live announced today that Venezuelan singer-songwriter Ricardo Montaner will begin his new Montaner: Tour 2020 starting Friday, March 20 of next year i… Read More
2019-10-21 13:26
We all have our differences, but for some of us they're more visible. Semmuel "Semme" Preason Jenkins (born Oct. 21, 1998) in Tacoma, Washington, is an American singer, songwriter… Read More
2019-09-21 16:11
More than 9,000 people gathered at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@Arshtcenter) on September 7th for ARTSLAUNCH2019, th… Read More
2019-08-21 10:15
The Gasparilla Music Festival (GMF) has officially confirmed its 2020 festival dates. The 9th annual festival will take place March 7-8, 2020, along Tampa's waterfr… Read More
2019-07-21 14:01
The new grand entranceway at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is now the home of Elvis Presley's iconic 24-karat gold leaf grand piano.The grand entranceway, which features gold a… Read More
2019-03-21 11:29
Pensacola, Florida's Raven Salve' is the rising singer/songwriter that is sweeping the country with her angelic sound. From the Gulf Coast to all across the county, Raven Salve' has impacted… Read More
2018-12-21 12:46
LANCOCountry Thunder Florida 2019 has added six more performers to play the inaugural central Florida festival, March 22-24 in Kissimmee, Fla. LANCO, Granger Smith (feat. Earl Dibbles Jr.)… Read More
2018-11-21 13:45
Time once again for an Industry 'Call To Arms'. The nationally syndicated FM / Internet broadcast 'Rock Solid Pressure' featuring the 'Dungeon Duo' DJ team of J-Rock and Patty The Radio Girl… Read More
2018-10-21 12:31
On the night of October the 6th, the historic Fort Harrison rocked with the life-saving Truth About Drugs message by the Foundation for a Drug-Free World at their third annual, “Night… Read More
2018-09-21 13:55
Celebration kicks-off 25th Anniversary of Dress for Success Miami at the American Museum of the Cuban DiasporaThe Bacardi Women in Leadership initiative today announced tickets are now on sa… Read More
2018-08-21 13:43
The Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, recently named one of the Top 10 music schools by Billboard magazine, is pleased to present the extraordinary line-up for Frost Music Li… Read More
2018-07-21 14:18
Tramar Lacel Dilliard worked hard to become a major musical artist and rapper. It all started right here in Miami, Florida. He literally has taken the name of the state - Flo Rida - and carr… Read More
2018-06-21 11:14
Miami Music Festival to present 2018 program including the highly anticipated concert by The MMF Wagner Institute, conducted by the great grandson of famed German composer Richard WagnerMiam… Read More
2018-05-21 13:43
HBCU Records Makes History Releasing A Single by Student DJ DGlove f/Larry Gordon (Curb Records) on VocalsHBCU Records, the student-run record label at Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU), has… Read More
2018-04-21 13:12
Blackfoot, the Southern American rock band who were originally formed in 1970’s by current lead guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rickey Medlock, will be opening for Lynyrd Skynyrd May 4 at… Read More
2018-03-21 11:21
Florida based, slide guitar rocker, Iron Mike Norton, releases his latest LP, Swamp Stomp to international radio through a non-exclusive partnership with AirPlay Direct. The addition of AirP… Read More
2018-02-21 12:23
Kool & The Gang"Ultimate Weekend of Smooth Jazz" to feature over 25 performances including Boney James, Brian Culbertson, Spyro Gyra, Jeffrey Osborne, Euge Groove, Peter White, and Damie… Read More
2018-01-21 18:28
Singer songwriter Gianna Minichiello of Naples, Florida has teamed up with Tony Catania, an award-winning producerGianna MinichielloAt only 17 years of age, Gianna Minichiello is quite the a… Read More
2017-12-21 12:09
Anita BakerCHAKA KHAN, ANITA BAKER, FANTASIA, SMOKEY ROBINSON, TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE, JOE, TASHA COBBS LEONARD, THE "I LOVE THE 90'S" TRIBUTE (FEATURING SALT-N-PEPA, KID 'N PL… Read More
2017-11-21 14:47
Backtrack Blues Band announces a January, 26, 2018, release date for the group’s new live CD/DVD, Make My Home in Florida, on Harpo Records, distributed by Select-o-Hits. There wa… Read More
2017-10-21 13:29
When you have built an institution that has lasted well past 100 years, it is very hard for it to go away without a fight. Many HBCU’s (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) ar… Read More
2017-09-21 14:19
Last month I had the pleasure of speaking with Carson Kievman of SoBe Arts. He and playwright Thomas Babe created the production that will open September 28th at the Colony Theatre of Miami… Read More
2017-08-21 14:03
Have any of you ever been on a cruise? I’m sure many of you have at one time or another boarded a large luxury liner and headed out for an enjoyable vacation. Most of you possibly made… Read More
2017-07-21 15:10
Musically, thus far 2017 has been an eventful year. Much has happened across various music genres and we still have five months to go. This year, on the fourth of July I was able to enjoy a… Read More
2017-06-21 19:41
Douglas HumphreysIn its fourth season the Miami Music Festival will host young artists from around the world selected from top conservatories and universities. MMF receives nearly 1,500 inte… Read More
2017-05-21 13:32
Where there’s an emptiness in the world of music, Irie Namma wants to be the one to fill it with a unique new sound and style unlike anything else in the industry. His diversity and cr… Read More
2017-04-21 14:10
Underoath is an American Christian post-hardcore band from Tampa, Florida. Founded by Dallas Taylor and Luke Morton on November 30, 1997, in Ocala, Florida, subsequently its additional membe… Read More
2017-03-21 14:19
ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, today announced that Elizabeth Rodda has been promote… Read More
2017-02-21 13:41
Musgrove Music Distribution is the hottest distribution firm for gospel artists who are ready to take their music to the next level!Musgrove Music Distribution, powered by the distributing g… Read More
2017-01-21 13:38
New concert series features Grammy-winning Blue Grass, Folk, and Country singer-songwriter with members of the Orlando PhilharmonicThe Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra announced a new series l… Read More
2016-12-21 11:29
LL Cool JJazz, funk, R&B, hip-hop and soul bounce — music for every appetite will be had at the 12th annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Fest, which has released another stella… Read More
2016-11-21 16:55
Florida Grand Opera (FGO) is proud to announce the addition of new artistic leadership to the company’s nationally-recognized Young Artist Program. Beginning with the 2017-2018 season… Read More
2016-10-22 00:48
Jessie AbbeyTwo weeks ago most of us who live on the eastern shores of Florida braced in anticipation of a very strong storm that wreaked havoc throughout the Caribbean Islands. Florida was… Read More
2016-09-21 13:11
Florida based Progressive Americana band GREYE have released their new album The Worrier via Lakehouse Records.What happens when you combine traditional acoustic folk instruments and add gui… Read More
2016-08-21 13:10
Full Sail University of Winter Park, Florida, is proud to announce the 2016 Full Sail University Hall of Fame induction class comprised of six graduates recognized for outstanding contributi… Read More
2016-07-21 13:34
Dean Shelly BergThe Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and the University of Miami's Frost School of Music are proud to announce the thrilling six-concert lin… Read More
2016-06-21 13:33
Ching-Yun HuPublisher's Note: Last week I had the pleasure of attending two events that marked the beginning of the 3rd annual Miami Music Festival. Both events were held on the Barry Univer… Read More
2016-05-21 14:02
T-PainFaheem Rashad Najm was born September 30, 1985, better known by his stage name T-Pain, he is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His stage name is s… Read More
2016-04-21 12:24
Clarence "Blowfly" ReidPublisher’s note: I remember well during the mid to late 1980’s, as I began to work within the Miami music scene, I met many musicians who had enjoyed succ… Read More
2016-03-21 13:29
Criteria Recording Studio was established in 1958 as an outgrowth of founder Mack Emerman's hobby. Originally a trumpet player, Mack's jazz leanings led him to begin recording in his home an… Read More
2016-02-21 14:18
Blake SheltonHuka Entertainment is pleased to announce Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, now a three-day event, has added even more amazing performers to its already stellar m… Read More
2015-12-21 14:24
There are a few people in South Florida who believe everything and everyone found in the city of Gainesville, Florida are closely related to the University of Florida. Of course, that is far… Read More
2015-11-21 14:56
Leveraging the success of Entangled Publishing’s author-centric business model, CEO and publisher Liz Pelletier has partnered with hit songwriter and producer David Elliott Johnson to… Read More
2015-10-21 13:35
Raquel Sofía When I started publishing the Florida Music Letter in this electronic form, I previously launched a music blog called Weekly Music Commentary two years earlier. The… Read More
2015-09-21 14:01
Brian Jose has been named the new director of University of Florida Performing Arts.Mr. Jose comes to the University of Florida from the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s Universi… Read More
2015-08-22 17:21
Freda PayneThe University of Miami Frost School of Music and presenting sponsor UHealth – University of Miami Health System announce the extraordinary lineup for its annual multi-genre… Read More
2015-07-21 17:28
Born in Puerto Rico, Nestor Torres has made music all his life; first playing drums at age 5, and then flute at twelve years old. Moving to New York City in his teenage years, he studied at… Read More
2015-06-22 20:35
Fit For Rivals“The band already has millions of hits on YouTube for their previous tracks “Damage” and “Crash” and it’s obvious why – the music is s… Read More
2015-05-23 14:35
Zac Brown BandGet Ready! It’s time for the 2015 Florida Country Superfest. Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band, Keith Urban, Brantley Gilbert, Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr, David Nail, Colt For… Read More
2015-04-21 13:37
On March 20, 2015 I attended the KC and the Sunshine Band concert at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fl. The Hard Rock Live is a wonderful venue and so appropriate for a homecoming of this magn… Read More
2015-04-08 19:47
Playwire, a division of Playwire Media, announced that it has partnered with iconic music label Def Jam Recordings to develop new digital revenue streams for their artists globally that leve… Read More
2015-03-26 01:20
Publisher's Note: Recently I was able to visit the New World Center, home of Miami Beach, Florida’s own New World Symphony. Although I knew some things about the New World Symphon… Read More
2015-03-21 13:46
The Gulf Coast Symphony is Southwest Florida’s premier community orchestra, and one of the largest community orchestras in the country. The Symphony was founded by Music Director and C… Read More
2015-02-21 14:38
Several weeks ago I had the honor and privilege to sit down and speak with one of the most accomplished musicians in Miami, Florida, Mr. Michael Sterling. In fact, he is well known aro… Read More
2015-01-21 12:25
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County has been a dream of South Florida patrons, artists, civic and government leaders for the past 20 years. Since the 1980s, th… Read More
2014-12-21 15:04
WMC celebrates 30 years as the essential platform for the advancement of the dance music industry, March 24 – 28, 2015 in Miami Beach. WMC’s 2015 program will celebrate three dec… Read More
2014-10-21 13:50
KAJ Brothers, Orlando’s emerging pop trio releases their debut single and video. The group’s rendition of the classic hit song, “Hello,” written by iconic superstar L… Read More
2014-09-21 14:24
Gloria EstefanThe Nederlander Organization and Estefan Enterprises, Inc are pleased to announce that ON YOUR FEET! – a new musical based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMY® win… Read More
2014-08-21 12:27
Brian Kelley comes from the small town of Ormond Beach, Florida. As a child, Brian always loved music but when Garth Brooks’ double live CD was released it became a huge part of… Read More
2014-07-21 14:14
Dawn Upshaw and Maria SchneiderPresenting its 31st Season this October 10 through November 8, the University of Miami Frost School of Music’s acclaimed Festival Miami -- Florida’… Read More
2014-06-21 13:46
Penetrating the scene with unrelenting talent, Jade Passion is fueled by the desire to reveal great music. The fiery siren is a singer, rapper, and songwriter which are the suitable elements… Read More
2014-04-21 13:20
Orlando based LiveMusicTutor.com, the world’s first education eco-system specially created to support music education has been accepted by the Innovation Concourse of the Southeast at… Read More
2014-03-24 13:27
George Tandy, Jr's debut radio release "March" is currently ranked #7 on BDS, #5 on Mediabase Urban AC Radio Charts and #7 on the Billboard Adult R&B Chart. "March" is taking the airwave… Read More
2014-02-21 15:36
The Allman Brothers Band is an American rock/blues band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman (slide guitar and lead guitar) and Gregg Allman (vocals, organ, song… Read More
2014-01-21 14:58
Kelly RowlandThe City of Miami Gardens’ 9th annual Jazz in the Gardens music festival at Sun Life Stadium is proud to announce Grammy nominated international R&B superstar Trey Son… Read More
2013-12-21 14:05
Nicole HenryPublishers Note: Several years ago I met a young woman who told me she was a singer looking to start a career in music. Determined and full of youthful ambition, she told me in d… Read More
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