Email Author José Dávila

2008 Stories by José Dávila

• Locos por Juana

  published December 18, 2008

  Most music lovers who enjoy Miami's multicultural sound know about the jam masters of Locos por Juana, because their abounding soulful mix of... More >>

• The Holy Terrors Rise Again

  published December 18, 2008

  The Miami indie scene might be in the midst of a renaissance, with quirky local acts garnering the attention of the New York Times. But... More >>

• Dangerflow

  published November 20, 2008

  In a city where mainstream hip-hop culture rules the airways, the guys in Dangerflow are striving to create a different type of vibe. This new... More >>

• Agent Orange

  published November 13, 2008

  It might seem hard to believe, but there was a time when the idea of mixing punk rock with the aesthetics of skateboarding was brand-new. Back... More >>

• Argentine Rock en Epañol Superstar Fito Páez Gives a Rare Intimate Show at the Arsht Center

  published September 18, 2008

  In his native Argentina, singer-songwriter Fito Páez is looked upon as a kind of living legend. As one of the main forbearers of his... More >>

• Shooting Stars

  published June 26, 2008

  I first met Wisin & Yandel a year ago, in the swank lobby of a San Juan hotel in their native Puerto Rico. At the time, they were the most... More >>

• Social Distortion

  published June 5, 2008

  The local boys of Social Klash make sweet electro- and Britpop-inspired melodies, effortlessly swapping English and Spanish lyrics as well as... More >>

• Camila

  published June 5, 2008

  In case you haven't heard, Camila is the Mexican rock act of the moment. The band's 2006 single "Abrázame" — a catchy... More >>

• World Party

  published May 22, 2008

  It's Tuesday night in Miami Beach and the pan-Latin popsters of Feneiva are in the middle of a well-attended live set at Jazid. Over cool... More >>

• Signed, Sealed, Delivered

  published May 1, 2008

  One year ago, with the release of the band's self-titled debut, the Postmarks instantly became the most critically acclaimed band in all... More >>

• The FIU Laptop Ensemble and Sam Pluta

  published April 17, 2008

  In recent years, conceptual electronic music has come a long way, with young artists using their tweaked computers to rearrange traditional... More >>

• Héctor Romero

  published March 20, 2008

  Long before dance music was divided into a million subgenres, Héctor Romero was mixing things up at his legendary block parties in the... More >>

• Satoshi Tomiie

  published March 20, 2008

  Remember those strange techno-ambient sounds on the Wachowski brothers' Matrix prequel, The Animatrix? They belong to Satoshi Tomiie, one of... More >>

• La India, Pitbull, and Menudo ...

  published March 13, 2008

  It's mid-March, which means it's time for Carnaval Miami's legendary Calle Ocho street party. The free event — this year celebrating its... More >>

• What You See Is What You Get

  published March 13, 2008

  Like neo-folk songster Devendra Banhart, London-born singer-songwriter Jeremias grew up in Venezuela, a country that once counted with a high... More >>

• Spanish Empire

  published March 6, 2008

  In Miami, the central destination for Latin pop stars, concerts by international heartthrobs are held every day. Even so, Thursday's show by... More >>

• Apocalypse Now

  published February 21, 2008

  Will the world end by the year 2013? According to local left-field hip-hop duo Junc Ops, the answer is a resounding yes. Conceived by producers... More >>

• Heart of Glass

  published January 31, 2008

  Back in 1965, a young Philip Glass learned the intricate techniques of Indian music from legendary sitar master Ravi Shankar. Enamored with... More >>