Music

Samara Joy Presented by The Moss Center

With her Grammy award-winning and chart-topping album, “Linger Awhile”, 23-year-old Samara Joy makes her case to join the likes of Sarah, Ella, and Billie as the next jazz singing sensation. Her voice, rich and velvety yet precociously refined, has already earned her fans like Anita Baker and Regina King and generated appearances on the TODAY Show, The Tonight Show w/Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert, CBS Mornings, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and more.
 

The String Queens Presented by The Moss Center and Culture Shock Miami

Praised for their authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences to inspire audiences to love, hope, feel and imagine!  Violinist Kendall Isadore, cellist Élise Sharp, and violist Dawn Johnson, will perform music from their new release, “RISE”, which showcases the group's vibrant sound with fresh takes on the music of contemporary soul legends and pop icons.
 

Jazzmeia Horn & Frost Jazz Orchestra with The Dafnis Prieto Artist EnsemblePresented by Frost Music Live!

John Daversa and Chuck Bergeron, directors Billboard says she is “the jazz world’s most exciting young vocalist” and DownBeat praises herfor striking “a deft balance between mid-century jazz and contemporary neo-soul.” Award-winning vocalist Jazzmeia Horn joins forces with Frost Jazz Orchestra for an evening of jazz.

Direct from Sweden The Music of ABBA Presented by The Moss Center

With over 400 million records sold, ABBA is Sweden’s biggest export! When the musical “Mamma Mia” hit the American stages in 2000, it became an instant classic; and the ABBA tribute was born. The Music of ABBA are no strangers to the incomparable sound and look of Sweden’s greatest music export with meticulous attention to costumes, make-up, musical arrangements, movements, and the singing. Nothing is left to chance. Adding a few of ABBA’s live traits such as great solos, musical numbers, and a complete live band with back-up singers, ensures an extra dimension unheard of in most similar productions. Dance, sing-along, and enjoy hits from ABBA, like “Dancing Queen”, “Chiquitita”, “Waterloo”, “Mamma Mia”, “The Winner Takes it All”, “Fernando”, “SOS”, “Take a Chance”, “Money Money Money”, “Knowing Me Knowing You”, “Super Trouper”, “Gimme Gimme Gimme”, “Voulez-Vous”, and more. Direct from Sweden The Music of ABBA will deliver the closest ABBA experience you’ll ever get with some of Sweden’s most experienced and talented singers and musicians playing 100% live. The audience will be on their feet the entire show! Note: All Patrons entering the facility require a ticket including infants. Outside food & beverage are not allowed into the venue. Strollers are not permitted inside the auditorium. ADA Information It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center facility is accessible and Assistive Listening Devices are available in the Main Stage Auditorium and the Black Box Theater space. Aira visual interpretation services are also available at The Moss Center. Aira is an on-demand, live, visual interpretation service made available to people who are blind or visually impaired. The service is free and available to download on all smartphones. There is no limit for usage. For more information about Aira, please visit https://aira.io/. To request materials in accessible format, and/or any accommodation to attend an event at The Moss Center, please contact Stephanie Aponte, 786-573-5314, saponte@miamidade.gov, at least five days in advance to initiate your request, TTY users may also call 711 (Florida Relay Service). Sponsored by Culture Shock Miami

Now. Hear. This. A Musical Exploration of Life’s Adventures and Meaning Presented by FIU Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts

“A blend of good humor and good feeling with an audience-embracing brio that never flags." — Charles Isherwood, The New York Times Musical theatre students of the Wertheim School of Music will present "Now.Here.This.," a show that explores life's greatest mysteries through journeys through the past, present and future. Directed by musical theatre artist, Dr. Stephannie Moore. About the Show: The show follows the evolution and adventures of a group of friends as they journey through time--from the present to the past and back again. They share their stories about friendship, hoarding, hiding, laughing, living, dying and middle school in an attempt to step directly into that elusive "present moment": the Now. Here. This. Choose. Your. Adventure.

FIU Music Festival: Sondheim in Concert

Immerse yourself in the enchanted world of Sondheim, featuring concert selections from Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Sunday in the Park with George and more! Eric Jordan Young, a seasoned Broadway star, and Jodie Langel, a renowned musical theater sensation, bring their soaring vocals, impeccable acting prowess, and magnetic stage presence to deliver a night of pure musical theatric magic. Join us for an afternoon filled with the timeless melodies and poignant storytelling that have made Sondheim a true icon of Broadway.

FIU Music Festival: La Ruta de Don Quixote - A Zarzuela World Premiere!

Step into the captivating world of Miguel de Cervantes' iconic literary character, Don Quixote, as you experience the symphonic interpretation brought to life by Rafael Rodriguez Albert's evocative composition. Whether you are a fan of classical music, a lover of Spanish culture, or simply seeking an enchanting evening of artistic expression, this Zarzuela conducted by famed Spanish conductor, Gustavo Sanchez, and performed by Spain's leading soloists and FIU opera students, is not to be missed! Join us for an extraordinary celebration and enduring magic of Don Quixote's epic journey.

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