Bause Mason

Bause Mason is founder and director of Backroom Sessions MIA. He's a '90s baby from Miami dedicated to "putting bottom of the map on the map."

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The Cabin Miami Is a Woodsy Hipster Getaway in Little Havana

By Bause Mason
Jun 20, 2019

South Florida isn't known for ski trips and snow days, but you'd never know it by looking at the Cabin Miami. Set in the heart of Little Havana, this quaint locale offers a wood-paneled interior and serves as a refuge, not from blizzards but from the overhyped venues and crowded clubs common in South Florida.
Lyly Villanueva Salazar Is the Big Sister of Miami's Music and Cultural Scenes

By Bause Mason
May 30, 2019

Working as an artist or event organizer in Miami is, in many ways, like being an only child. A plethora of challenges can arise that could make or break you. In those moments, it'd be nice to be able to turn to an experienced older sibling who could show you the ropes or guide you along the way. That’s where Lyly Villanueva Salazar comes in.
After Avicii, Miami Music Week Fans Address Mental Health

By Bause Mason
Mar 29, 2019

The death of Swedish DJ/producer Tim Bergling, AKA Avicii, rocked the world of electronic music last year. The artist was known around the globe as "an awe-inspiring creator, pioneer, artist, and true trailblazer in modern music," as Ultra Music Festival described him in a commemorative statement. But at the age of...
Michael Brun's Bayo Block Party Aims to Give Back to Little Haiti During Miami Music Week

By Bause Mason
Mar 28, 2019

The word bayo means "to give" or "give it to them" in Kreyol. For Haitian DJ/producer Michael Brun, whose Bayo party will take over the Little Haiti Cultural Complex this Sunday, the word has special meaning within the quickly gentrifying neighborhood. “What is happening in Little Haiti is happening all...
Overtown’s Black Lounge Film Series Is Making Moves Through Movies

By Bause Mason
Feb 15, 2019

Overtown has long been a mecca for culture. The deeply rooted community in the historic heart of Miami was a center of entertainment in the 1940s and ‘50s, comparable to Miami Beach. Some of most iconic black artists of the time performed in the neighborhood. But Overtown’s cultural significance is...

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