FUNDarte and Miami Light Project present an unforgettable evening of music as part of Global Cuba Fest, featuring the acclaimed Cuban singer and multi-instrumentalist Yusa in a special concert, World of Rhythms, on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM at the historic Miami Beach Bandshell.
In Yusa's music, we are all travelers. Each song follows an invisible thread—one that binds memory, rhythm, doubt, love, and becoming. Her voice does not rush toward destinations; it walks with intention, attentive to each step, each silence, each turn of the road. The thread may twist, but it never breaks.
Now based in New Orleans, Yusa brings Havana's original sound to Miami Beach in a perfect triangle of traditions and cultural backgrounds where Cuban and American heritage meet. World of Rhythms promises an extraordinary night of exceptional musicianship as Yusa and her talented friends create music that knows no borders—traversing from jazz to cha-cha-chá, from blues to timba.
Rooted in Cuba yet open to the world, Yusa weaves jazz, song, poetry, and everyday life into music that feels deeply lived. Her stories speak of letting go of the past, shifting perspective, waiting, forgiving, and choosing authenticity over illusion. There are no shortcuts here—only presence, listening, and the courage to keep moving forward.
Yusa is an acclaimed Cuban singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose work bridges traditional Cuban music with contemporary global influences. Born and raised in Havana, she has released a celebrated body of work that includes Yusa, Breathe, and Haiku, earning major recognition such as a Cubadisco Award and nominations from the BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards. A key member of the influential Cuban collective Interactivo, Yusa now resides in New Orleans, where she continues to collaborate internationally while expanding the reach of Cuban music worldwide.
“I feel a deep respect for my roots and traditions, but I’m also a musician of this time. I want to be faithful to both sides, loving the past and embracing the present.” - Yusa
TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets: $30 in advance / $40 at the door
$5 discount for Miami Beach residents (with proof of residency), students, and seniors
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GLOBAL CUBA FEST 2026
YUSA EN CONCIERTO
Un viaje musical sin fronteras: del jazz al cha-cha-chá, del blues a la timba
Sábado 21 de marzo de 2026 a las 8:00 PM
Miami Beach Bandshell
FUNDarte y Miami Light Project presentan una velada musical inolvidable como parte de Global Cuba Fest, con la aclamada cantante e instrumentista cubana Yusa en un concierto especial titulado World of Rhythms, el sábado 21 de marzo de 2026 a las 8:00 PM en el histórico Miami Beach Bandshell.
En la música de Yusa, todos somos viajeros. Cada canción sigue un hilo invisible que conecta memoria, ritmo, duda, amor y transformación. Su voz no corre hacia un destino; camina con intención, atenta a cada paso, cada silencio y cada giro del camino. El hilo puede torcerse, pero nunca se rompe.
Ahora radicada en Nueva Orleans, Yusa trae el sonido original de La Habana a Miami Beach en un triángulo perfecto de tradiciones y herencias culturales donde convergen lo cubano y lo estadounidense. World of Rhythms promete una noche extraordinaria de virtuosismo musical en la que Yusa y sus talentosos invitados crean música sin fronteras, transitando del jazz al cha-cha-chá y del blues a la timba.
Enraizada en Cuba pero abierta al mundo, Yusa entrelaza jazz, canción, poesía y vida cotidiana en una música que se siente profundamente vivida. Sus historias hablan de soltar el pasado, cambiar de perspectiva, esperar, perdonar y elegir la autenticidad sobre la ilusión. No hay atajos: solo presencia, escucha y el valor de seguir adelante.
Yusa es una reconocida cantante, compositora y multiinstrumentista cubana cuyo trabajo conecta la música tradicional de Cuba con influencias globales contemporáneas. Nacida y criada en La Habana, ha publicado una aclamada discografía que incluye Yusa, Breathe y Haiku, y ha recibido importantes reconocimientos como el Premio Cubadisco y nominaciones a los BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards. Miembro clave del influyente colectivo cubano Interactivo, Yusa vive actualmente en Nueva Orleans, donde continúa colaborando internacionalmente y expandiendo la proyección de la música cubana en el mundo.
“Siento un profundo respeto por mis raíces y tradiciones, pero también soy una música de mi tiempo. Quiero ser fiel a ambas cosas: amar el pasado y abrazar el presente.” — Yusa
INFORMACIÓN DE ENTRADAS:
Entradas: $30 por adelantado / $40 en taquilla
Descuento de $5 para residentes de Miami Beach (con identicación), estudiantes y personas mayores.
The Great Maravillas Circus Finally Closes Its Doors, by Abilio Estévez.
Under a crumbling circus tent, twelve characters continue to act as the definitive closure of the circus is announced… and denied. Humor, poetry, and danger coexist in this fierce and deeply human fable about the confrontation between art and power. Freedom: Mission or destination?
When the dream has ended and the nightmare seems to stretch on
endlessly… This production has been selected to inaugurate Teatro Miami – The Miami Art House, a new cultural venue poised to become one of the most vibrant centers of the city’s artistic life.
The Great Maravillas Circus will take the stage starting February 6, for three weekends, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, at 8:30 PM and 5:00 PM, respectively. A special invitation: On Saturday, February 7, audience members are invited to a talk with the acclaimed Cuban author Abilio Estévez, at 7:00 PM, followed by the performance.
Address: 7265 NW 74th Street, Medley, FL 33166
Free parking.
Suitable for all ages. In Spanish language.
This program is presented by Teatro Miami and Antiheroes Project, with the support of the National Latinx Theater Initiative (NLTI), Los Angeles, California.
