X Alfonso, Afrobeta part of ‘Music Makers Showcase’

Miami Mini Maker Faire presents “Music Makers Showcase,” spotlighting unique, inventive, regional musicians. Havana-based singer and instrumentalist X Alfonso and Miami’s popular electro-funk/dance duo Afrobeta will perform along with local beatmaker Guti Talavera as part of the free concert from 5-10 p.m. Feb. 20 at the National YoungArts Foundation campus, 2100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.

X Alfonso is a classically trained musician and one of the pioneers of Cuba’s hip-hop and Afro-rock scenes; he has been nominated for a Grammy award and has won a Goya, Spain’s main national film award. The concert is free and open to music lovers of all ages. To download free tickets, go to www.makerfairemiami.com. Email miamimakers@gmail.com with questions.

This story was originally published February 12, 2016 at 5:19 PM with the headline "X Alfonso, Afrobeta part of ‘Music Makers Showcase’."