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The Cuba Issue: Afro-Cuban music maker Freddy Montes keeps the son alive in Tampa Bay
A vet musician from a family considered Cuban music royalty practices his craft in Tampa Bay
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Tonight in live music: Purple Rain at Reel Deal Thursday, Majors and Minors of Jazz II
The film-and-live music series kick-off, plus jazz vets paired with emerging stars on this Thurs., July 23, in live music
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The Cuba Issue: A brief survey of Afro-Cuban sounds, from traditional to avant garde.
Dizzy Gillespie, Irakere, Arturo Sandoval, Ibeyi and Freddy Montes included
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Tonight in live music: 97X Shindig with Vance Joy and Meg Myers
A free show happening on this Wed., July 22, though we can’t really tell you how to get into it at this point…
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Way Back Wednesday: The Beta Band
A look at artists and groups that came up pre-’00s, with lots of audio included.
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New Tunes Day: The Bohicas, Dam-Funk, Kurt Vile & more
A curated look at fresh videos and songs off just-released and forthcoming LPs, plus a peek at what’s due out on Friday
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Tonight in live music: Sam Smith
The neo-soul crooner brings his poignant serenades to Amalie Arena this Tue., July 21
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This Saturday in live music: WMNF Americana Fest, Sword & Dagger Fest 2, Kid Rock & more
Concerts happening this Sat., July 18
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CL Record Fair and Music Issue 2015 Release Party to occur this Saturday
Six indie music retailers set up pop-up shops at the CL Space.
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Tonight in live music: Good Graeff EP Release Party, The Hip Abduction & more
Find out what’s happening this Fri., July 17, and take a peek at what’s to come this weekend.
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Music Issue 2015: Parties at The Moontower
The not-so-secret weapon at Funny Bunny’s Seminole Heights home studio is teamwork.
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Music Issue 2015: Shawn Kyle’s Warm and Alive studio is always on the move
The veteran local musician has built a second avocation as an engineer on the go.
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Music Issue 2015: GNC Sessions at WMNF live studios
Late-night radio show Grand National Championships has been recording and archiving the best local acts for years.
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Music Issue 2015: Yoko Phono
The guys behind Alexander & The Grapes created their own inspiring space.
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Music Issue 2015: MANA Recording Studios
Local and globally famous heavy bands have helped shape this Tampa studio’s philosophy.
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Music Issue 2015: Tampa Bay studio guide
Here are some of the Bay area’s best known, best loved and most active studios.
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The Music Issue 2015: Made in Tampa Bay
The local recording industry is thriving where you least expect it
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Tonight in live music: Motion City Soundtrack, QUIT reunion, Ariana Grande & more
A look at what’s happening this Thurs., July 16
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Tonight in live music: Plastic Pinks, Love as Laughter, Permanent Makeup with Round Eye & others
Three rather stellar shows are happening this Wed., July 15
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New Tunes Day: The Bird and the Bee, Sonic Graffiti, Chemical Brothers & more
A curated look at fresh videos and songs off just-released and forthcoming LPs, plus a peek at what’s due out on Friday