Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion’s New Season: Classical Meets Global Rhythms

Written By Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion, formerly known as the Dranoff 2 Piano Foundation, begins its 2024-2025 season with a forward-looking mission, embracing a broader musical vision.

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Paradox Experience Miami’s Zero Gravity Exhibit Draws Crowds and Curiosity

By Jonel Juste

MIAMI — Located in the Wynwood neighborhood, Paradox Experience Miami has become a notable destination for visitors seeking interactive and unconventional exhibits. In October, the museum added its latest attraction, the Zero Gravity Room, which has quickly gained popularity among the 70-plus installations spread across its 11,000-square-foot facility.

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‘I Elect’ Screening at FLIFF Festival Remains Relevant, North Miami Filmmaker Says

by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

In this election year, “I Elect: Power Every Four Years,” a 26-minute film on voting rights, urges viewers to reflect on the impact of civic engagement and the power of their vote. Created to encourage young voters in the 2020 election, the film’s themes resonate in today’s political landscape.

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Miami Dade College’s GEMS Festival Showcases Diverse Global Cinema

By Jonel Juste

Miami, FL — The 11th Miami Film Festival GEMS is set to take place from October 30 to November 3, showcasing 30 films from over 15 countries. The event, a midseason highlight of the Miami Film Festival, will open with Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door and close with Jesse Eisenberg’s A Real Pain. Other notable screenings include three Centerpiece films: Emilia Pérez, Maria, and The Brutalist.

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At PAMM, Exploring Caribbean Identity and Resistance through ‘Beyond Representation’

by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

The Pérez Art Museum Miami’s Caribbean Cultural Institute has introduced a new series titled “Beyond Representation,” which highlights the diverse performative practices of Caribbean artists and those of Caribbean descent.

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“Jazz at Wolfson Presents”: A Yearlong Celebration of Music and Community

by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

Miami-Dade College’s Wolfson Campus will once again bring the sounds of jazz to downtown Miami with the 27th season of its “Jazz at Wolfson Presents” concert series. Running from September 11, 2024, to April 16, 2025, the series features ten free performances, offering a mix of jazz professionals and student musicians.

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Immersive and visionary, Chroma Art Film Festival returns for its second edition

Written By Jonel Juste for Arburst Miami

The Chroma Art Film Festival (CAFF) returns for its second edition, proposing a fusion of immersive art and storytelling. Spearheaded by Miami’s Rainbow Oasiiis, the festival, on Friday, Aug. 17 and Saturday, Aug. 18 at Superblue’s Allapattah location, promises an expanded and reimagined experience compared to its inaugural edition last year.

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‘Anything But A Slum’ At Black Police Precinct Revives Miami’s Overtown

Written by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

Also features in the Miami Herald

An exhibition at the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum sheds light on the cultural history of Overtown, a predominantly Black neighborhood in Miami, during the era of legal segregation. Titled “Anything but a Slum: Miami-Overtown Before I-95/395,” the exhibition runs through Friday, Nov. 1, offering an exploration of a community that flourished despite systemic challenges.

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Diego Maradona aurait eu des origines africaines 

L’idole du foot argentin, Diego Maradona, mort en 2020, aurait eu des origines africaines, selon un article publié en espagnol en 2022 par Enrique Merenda dans les colonnes du journal La Nación. Le quotidien argentin rapporte que les ancêtres de Maradona incluraient Luiz Maradona, un ancien esclave qui a gagné sa liberté en combattant aux côtés du général José Francisco de San Martín, surnommé le libérateur de l’Argentine.

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Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Features Immersive Mozart And Modern Operas

Written by Jonel Juste for Artburst Miami

This summer, as it’s advised to stay cool amidst the sweltering heat, the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival (MMF), partnering with Miami Beach, Ocean Drive Association, and Lincoln Road, invites Miamians to dive into a series of immersive performances, operas, and live concerts from June 27 to July 28.

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