Alberto de la Portilla

Alberto de la Portilla is a native Miamian who enjoys telling stories about the Magic City. In 2012, he launched the Miami music blog Long Play Miami. His work on local R&B legends is featured in the book Florida Soul: From Ray Charles to KC & the Sunshine Band.

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Image: More Than Just a Festival, GroundUp Is Inspiring the Next Generation of Musicians

Festivals

More Than Just a Festival, GroundUp Is Inspiring the Next Generation of Musicians

By Alberto de la Portilla

Image: Aural History: Ten Essential Albums That Chronicle Miami’s Story Since the 1960s

Longform

Aural History: Ten Essential Albums That Chronicle Miami’s Story Since the 1960s

By Alberto de la Portilla

Image: Still Rockin': Miami Beach Rock Ensemble Celebrates 50 Years of Coaching Young Musicians

Interviews

Still Rockin': Miami Beach Rock Ensemble Celebrates 50 Years of Coaching Young Musicians

By Alberto de la Portilla

Image: Return of Secret Society: Miami Freestyle Pioneers Frank Lords and Rudy Gil Reunite

Interviews

Return of Secret Society: Miami Freestyle Pioneers Frank Lords and Rudy Gil Reunite

By Alberto de la Portilla

Image: From Queens to Hialeah: The Incredible Story of Miami’s Original B-Boys

History & Nostalgia

From Queens to Hialeah: The Incredible Story of Miami’s Original B-Boys

By Alberto de la Portilla

Image: Goodbye to Betty Wright, Miami’s Clean Up Woman

Obituaries

Goodbye to Betty Wright, Miami’s Clean Up Woman

By Alberto de la Portilla

Image: Producer Oba Frank Lords Mixes Dance Music and Santeria

Longform

Producer Oba Frank Lords Mixes Dance Music and Santeria

By Alberto de la Portilla

Image: Miami's Legendary Beat Club Ushered Hip-Hop Into South Florida

Arts & Culture News

Miami's Legendary Beat Club Ushered Hip-Hop Into South Florida

By Alberto de la Portilla

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