North Miami Announces FREE Arts Festival Featuring Renowned International Artists

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01/13/2022
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North Miami Announces FREE Arts Festival Featuring Renowned International Artists

NORTH MIAMI ANNOUNCES 1ST ANNUAL CARIBE ARTS FEST

The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (NMCRA) is proud to announce the inaugural Caribe Arts Fest taking place on Saturday, January 22nd, at Griffing Park. This one-of-a-kind celebration will honor the arts of the Caribbean and Latin America and will showcase a broad range of artistic creations across various mediums by both local and international artists like Boukman Eksperyans, Gio Betta, Willie Stewart, and more. This festival represents the rich culture and creativity of the diverse community that has deep historical roots in North Miami.

 

North Miami's recently renovated public space, Griffing Park, will act as the main stage for major headliner performances, including scheduled live entertainment from renowned artists like Boukman Eksperyans from Haiti, Gio Beta from Colombia, and from Jamaica, the award winning drummer, Willie Stewart, known for his Rhythms of Africa series. In addition to musical performances, attendees will enjoy over forty visual artists showcasing their talents spanning from classic to contemporary, an array of local artisan vendors, delicious food offerings provided by over a dozen local food trucks, and an exciting kid-zone where children and parents can create their own artistic crafts.

 

The Caribe Arts Fest will take place on Saturday, January 22nd at North Miami’s Griffing Park (1220 NW Griffing Blvd Miami, FL 33161). The festival is FREE and open to all ages. Attendees are encouraged to register online for raffle prizes and giveaways: xx. 

A few of the Caribe Arts Fest featured artists are listed below and a full list can be found below or on events official website: http://caribeartsfest.com


Boukman Eksperyans 

The Haitian band Boukman Eksperyans is undoubtedly one of the most representative of the Haitian musical movement called Mizik Rasin. Mizik Rasin (Roots Music) is a type of music that combines traditional elements of many different styles of Haitian roots music, religious vodou ceremonies, and Native American and African identity mixed in a rock-n-roll sound. Since 1987 Boukman Eksperyans has been sharing their musical rebellion with the world. The name "Boukman Eksperyans" is the combined result of two historical events; the 1791 Slave Revolution at Bwa kay Iman lead by the Vodou Priest Boukman Dutty and the other influence of what is said to be the greatest guitarist of all time; Jimi Hendrix and his band The “Jimi Hendrix Experience”. Boukman Eksperyans is continuing the revolution of Boukman Dutty by sharing Haiti's history and struggle through social messages in song and dance. http://www.boukmaneksperyans.com


 

Gio Beta 

GioBeta is a Colombian singer who belongs to the Betancourt dynasty, a well-known family of musicians since the 1970s. He lives in Miami, Florida and for many years, has been part of the band of some of the best¬ known artists and influential people in the salsa industry, such as Oscar de Leon, Ismael Miranda, Jose Alberto el Canario, Tito Nieves, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Jerry Rivera, to name a few. In 2013, he gained international recognition after being the winner of the UNIVISION TV reality show "Idolos de la Cancion" (Idols of the Song), in which thousands of people participated. This led to a tour in the United States and in some Latin American countries. https://giobeta.net

 

Willie Stewart and Rhythms in Conversation 

A prolific musician/director, Willie Stewart, OD was born in England to Jamaican parents, who moved the family to Jamaica when Willie was a young boy. His love of music led to an illustrious career that has included playing in the popular band Inner Circle, touring with Byron Lee & the Dragonaires as their youngest member, and 23 years as a director and member of the internationally known band, Third World. During that time Third World produced 13 albums of which five received Grammy nominations. Willie has recorded and performed with such renowned artists as Stevie Wonder and Eddy Grant and performed live with Carlos Santana and Bob Marley. Over the years, other notable performances included sharing the same stage bill with Quincy Jones, Sting, Michael Jackson, Bryan Adams, and U2. In 2020, William “Willie” Stewart was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government. The OD is the Caribbean country’s sixth highest honor.

https://embracemusicfoundation.org/

 

School of Rock North Miami.

School of Rock North Miami serves North Miami and surrounding communities with music lessons taught by practicing, passionate musicians. Students at School of Rock North Miami can learn everything from guitar to drums, vocals, bass, keys, and even violin, so they can rock out to area-popular styles like electronic, Cumbia, Salsa, Bachata, Reggaetón, trap, hip hop, Caribbean, and more. It's no secret that Miami has produced great musical talent over the years -- including the likes of Phil Collins, Lenny Kravitz, and Yngwie Malmsteen. Students here can even play at great local venues like the North Beach Bandshell and Gramps in Wynwood.

https://locations.schoolofrock.com/northmiami

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