Heineken Transatlantic Festival: World Music In Miami

This April the Music of the world will be heard right here on the beaches of Miami and you will have Rhythm Foundation to thank for the annual epic oceanfront concert series, known world-wide as the Heineken Transatlantic Festival. S.A.M. is getting you connected to global music without even leaving MIAMI.

This ingenious idea to present World Music in South Florida was started in 2003 by Miami based non-profit cultural organization called Rhythm Foundation. Heineken Transatlantic Festival has become the premier destination to enjoy modern world music ranging from the slow wine of the Caribbean, melodic harmonies from Brazil to the electronica of Europe and the funky yet beautiful beats of Africa. This amazing concert series, now in its ninth year has made MIAMI the unofficial Transatlantic mecca for world music every April.  And to quench your thirst from all that dancing you will do, let’s not forget there will be plenty of Heineken for your enjoyment.

This year you can expect both global music superstars as well as local Miami favorites to get your heart racing as you dance. This year’s schedule & featured artists are listed below. For ticket and other info, go to TransAtlanticFestival.com or call (305) 672-5202. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. “Festival Pass” for entrance to both oceanside concerts on April 29 and April 30 for just $30 total.

April 14 Launch Party – Bomba Estereo; Spam Allstars; Los Rumberos de la 8, & Mr. Pauer at Grand Central, 697 N. Miami Ave., Miami

April 27 Transatlantic Cabaret Night – Tango Conspiracy at Bardot, 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami

April 29 Oceanside Concert – Céu and Nortec Collective at North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach

April 30 Oceanside Concert – Antibalas and Cleaveland Jones at North Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.

The artists:

Bomba Estereo (Columbia) – Bogota’s vibrant electronic underground scene; Spam Allstars (Latin Music); Los Rumberos de la 8 (Cuban)     Mr. Pauer (Miami’s own electronica DJ)

Tango Conspiracy (Argentina)

Céu (Brazil) – This Singer mixes trip hop with samba, jazz and soul for a captivating sound; Nortec Collective (Mexican)

Antibalas – Brooklyn-based Afrobeat revivalists and responsible for making the world a fan of polyrhythmic horn-heavy Afrobeat music and Cleaveland Jones (imagine: Brazil forrro music meets Caribbean Dancehall)

Enjoy!