Here is a guide to Latin and world music venues and presenters in South Florida:
• Rhythm Foundation: Presents Miami's best Latin and worldbeat concerts, ranging from Brazil to Africa to global electronica, with a hip, knowledgeable audience. 305-672-5202. www.rhythmfoundation.com
• FUNDarte: Led by Cuban producer Ever Chavez, expands this year with a season of avant-garde, unexpected Cuban music, performance and multi-media programs. www.fundarte.us
• Transit Lounge: Fun, attitude-free lounge (no cover ever) hosts terrific local Latin fusion, worldbeat, and local artists. 729 SW First Ave., Miami. 305-377-4628 or www.transitlounge.com
• La Covacha: Sprawling indoor and outdoor West Dade club draws Latinos of all nationalities for some of the biggest names in Latin rock, pop, tropical and hiphop, from Calle 13 to Gilberto Santa Rosa. 10730 Northwest 25th St., Miami. 305-468-9460 or www.lacovacha.com
• Hoy Como Ayer: Tiny Little Havana joint oozing with Cuban soul, from the pictures of Celia Cruz and Beny More to the boleros, son, trova and fusion from fine local artists like Amaury Gutierrez and Cristina Rebull. 2212 Southwest 8th St., Miami, 305-541-2631 or hoycomoayer.net
• Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club: Jazz dinner club in the historic Deauville Hotel with excellent national and local jazz artists and a serious attitude about the music; the Cuban trumpet great often drops in to play. 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-866-6511 or arturosandovaljazzclub.com
JORDAN LEVIN
