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South Florida Symphony Orchestra Reinvigorates Love for Classical Music

There’s a universality to music that transcends barriers like language and culture to touch and move us all. In a time of great division and tension across the country, that type of unifying love for music is invaluable. Maestra Sebrina Alfonso understands the moving power of music. Her entire life has been shaped by it […]

Local Store Named “Best Record Store” in South Florida

At a time when most stores are going from in-person to online, Anthony Cicalese, who goes by Tony, 51, brought his music collection to life from a store on eBay to Oakland Park in 2010. He opened a second store in Lauderhill in 2017. We Got The Beats is a haven for music enthusiasts and […]

Stephen Neil: This is Me

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, many of us suffered financial hardships. Many people struggled during these  times of uncertainty, as humanity dealt with the global epidemic and the new normal. Gifted violinist Stephen Neil found himself struggling with the loss of gigs. He felt helpless at the time. Social Dissension At the same time people […]

Jaco Pastorius: How One Oakland Parker Changed Music Forever

Tucked behind Funky Buddha brewery on Dixie Highway is a space that, to many, is the heart of Oakland Park. If you’ve been to any of our cultural festivals, Holiday Village, movie nights, or food events you know the iconic fountain and archway that lead into Jaco Pastorius Park. You know the name, which is […]

Stephen Neil: Violinist with a Cause

On Election Night, Stephen Neil became an accidental media star by doing what comes naturally—playing the violin. Dinner with a Twist Stephen, who divides his time between Wilton Manors and Greenville, South Carolina, was having dinner on November 3rd with his partner, Luke. Through the balcony door that opened onto Wilton Drive, they started hearing […]

KISSed by Maria Contessa: The Right Place at the Right Time

“Behind every great man, stands a great woman”. This is a proverb we might have heard many times in our lives. I had the pleasure and opportunity to meet a woman who stood behind not one, but four very talented men. These four men easily influenced the world of Rock ‘n Roll. Their band name […]

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