Celebrating its 10th anniversary & Third World Band, with special guest Julian Marley

Embrace Music Foundation will deliver a festive blend of sights and sounds that have awed and delighted diverse audiences worldwide Two concerts, April 1 and 2 at the Miramar Cultural Center, will salute the past while bringing it to life with Rhythms of Africa (ROA)– Music

Around the World 2023 Experience the power of music & percussion with the Pan African/Caribbean rhythms of Reggae, Blues, Soca, Samba, Ska, Dance Hall, Calypso, music and additional on-stage excitement to captivate audiences and bring them to their feet

"People who watch these kids during the workshops see their incredible development, so that in no time at all when the performance comes around, their whole lives have changed for the better," Willie Stewart notes "Music is the soul of humanity, the universal language, timeless and eternal -- shouldn't it be central to our children's lives? It's all

Latin, New Orleans Jazz, Funk, R&B, Pop, Afro-Beats, and more "Reggae Ambassador" and Grammy-Award nominee Willie Stewart, former lead percussionist and co-director of the international group Third World, will demonstrate the transformative power of music, showcasing the talents of 25 musical novices from Everglades High School who have trained rigorously over the past couple of months Their preparation includes sessions with professional musicians, singers, and dancers to provide context to the about the music It's all about the children "

ROA 2023 will also feature a special guest appearance by Julian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, a living link to the history and evolution of contemporary African/Caribbean rhythms

Rhythms of Africa is a musical journey that describes the movement of ancient rhythms from the souls of vibrant cultures carried by hand and heart from Africa to the Caribbean, South America, and the New World It is the rhythms of the Diaspora, seasoned by time, cultivated, and rooted by generations of pilgrims

Hosted by Mayor Wayne Messam, the return to Miramar

Cultural Center pays tribute to Rhythms of Africa's inaugural concert at the then-new venue ten years ago It also celebrates Third World's 50th Anniversary, highlight- ing their journey from 1976 to 1997, "Love Will Always Be There Concert," taken from the song Willie Stewart co-wrote for Third World. A cameo guest artist will accompany professional artists, dancers, and musicians while showcasing the newfound musical percussion talent of Everglades High School

The program is a presentation of Embrace Music Foundation, in partnership with the City of Miramar, a Broward-based nonprofit corporation with a mission to restore, preserve, and fortify the impact of music -- education, appreciation, and performance -- in schools and communities and to amplify its role in the development of children and families

ATL Restaurants from B1 on Buford Highway This family-run establishment not only provides a connection to Cuban culture but is a trunk within their family tree All of the dishes served at the restaurant were designed by the founder Eddie Benedit Sr, who migrated to the United States in 1962

“Most of the recipes are foods he grew up with living in Cuba,” Mrs Benedit explained in an interview “That man could cook anything he put his hands on and he never cooked by the book ” This hasn’t stopped the menu from becoming a crowd favorite The most popular dish is, of course, the Cuban sandwich, but the spot is known for its empanadas, maduros, tostones, and yucca fritas

Today the restaurant employs around 10 people, many of whom have been long-term employees for over 15 years, maintaining the restaurant’s familial vibe

Royal Caribbean Bakery

While not technically a restaurant, the Royal Caribbean Bakery (RBC) serves delicious food by the basket An extension of the original bakery founded in 1987 by Vincent and Jeanette HoSang in the Bronx, New York, this Atlanta branch brings the same quality baked goods to A-Town