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	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:39:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Afro-Cuban duo Okan is making music without borders</title>
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					<dc:creator>Carlos Omar Gardinet</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:39:09 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>This Miami open mic raises awareness of overdose and recovery</title>
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					<dc:creator>David Rolland</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:47:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/Open-mic-Khoirul_AdobeStock.jpeg" alt="Photo of a man on stage facing the crowd." />South Florida Wellness Network will host a Miami open mic for poetry, music and personal stories on International Overdose Awareness Day. ]]></description>
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		<title>5 amazing Miami moments with the late, great Dolly Parton</title>
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					<dc:creator>Shawn Macomber</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:25:13 -0400</pubDate>
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		<title>Jorge Drexler looks internally for his roots</title>
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					<dc:creator>Osvaldo Espino</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:23:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/Jorge-Drexler_1_ALTA_Manuel_Velez_Mano.jpg" alt="Portrait of singer Jorge Drexler wearing a red jacket and glasses." />Ahead of his Miami show, the Uruguayan singer talks about his new album, the loss of his father, and his collaboration with Young Miko. ]]></description>
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		<title>Latin Grammy-winning Cuban musician detained by ICE</title>
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					<dc:creator>Shawn Macomber</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:15:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/GettyImages-2278775009-e1787592714777.jpg" alt="Photo of a man wearing a tan suit standing in front of a step and repeat that has a logo of the Latin Grammy" />Degnis Bofill was flying back from a conference and performances in NYC when ICE grabbed him.
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		<title>This Miami open mic night helps artists practice their stage skills</title>
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					<dc:creator>Flor Franceschetti</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:27:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/10/Fat-Jesus-1-1.jpg" alt="Picture of a man wearing a beanie looking away from the camera." />Fat Jesu$ &#38; Friends Open Mic returns Monday, Aug. 31, at Argo Bull Lounge in Hallandale Beach. 

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		<title>Miami’s underserved aspiring orchestral musicians get $50k federal boost</title>
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					<dc:creator>Shawn Macomber</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:06:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/LFP_3842.jpg" alt="Photo of an orchestra performing by a screen with the American flag" />Miami Music Project receives a “milestone investment” from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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		<title>They’re bringing freestyle back </title>
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					<dc:creator>Osvaldo Espino</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:25:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/Nausea.jpg" alt="Photo of a man holding a Rolland 808 synth" />In eight weeks, Miami-based songwriter Nausea surpassed 1 million TikTok views, 300K likes, 100K streams, and spread to DJs, clubs, radio, and roller rinks nationwide.]]></description>
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		<title>IMSTA Festa offers free music biz networking in Miami</title>
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					<dc:creator>David Rolland</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/GettyImages-700081122.jpg" alt="Photo of at the ASCAP 2017 Rhythm and Soul Music Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on June 22, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. Showing two men on stage receiving awards ." />Among the guests promised to speak this Saturday at SAE Institute are a boatload of GRAMMY nominees. ]]></description>
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		<title>Nikki Minaj endorses Byron Donalds and everyone has questions</title>
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					<dc:creator>B. Scott McLendon</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:15:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/Nicki-Minaj.jpg" alt="Photo of Nicki Minaj wearing a white fluffy coat" />From the same mind that gave us, "I'm a Republican voting for Mitt Romney/ you bitches is fucking up the econ'my" in 2012.]]></description>
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