19 Aug La Muchacha and Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna in a double bill event

Out (Loud) in the Tropics: La Muchacha and Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna in a double bill event!

FUNDarte and Miami-Dade County Auditorium with Rhythm Foundation and Live Arts Miami present a double bill event featuring La Muchacha & Pascuala Ilabaca and Fauna on April 5th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. at the Miami Beach Bandshell as part of its Out In The Tropics series.

La Muchacha is a rising star in the world of contemporary Colombian music. A musical descendent of the beloved tradition of Latin protest folk — think legends like Violeta Parra and Mercedes Sosa — her songs quickly became anthems for uprisings, marches and vigils, supporting peace activists, eco-initiatives and other activists. She incorporates traditional instruments like the small guitar-like tiple and the tambora drum with electronic elements for a sound that feels fresh, modern and uniquely her own. Replete with moments of roots rhythms, subtle jazz and blues exploration, and a dash of hip-hop, hers is a deeply universal sound. This is her Florida debut.

While her music is rooted in Chilean folk traditions, singer-songwriter and acordeonista Pascuala Ilabaca deftly weaves strands of jazz, pop, rock, and other influences into the mix. Ilabaca has dedicated herself to rediscovering the musical treasures of her country: her first album, “Pascuala canta a Violeta,” is an homage to Chilean composer, songwriter, and folklorist Violeta Parra. Ilabaca’s voice is as vibrant as the brilliant red accordion she plays — whether she’s singing a heartfelt interpretation of a Víctor Jara song, or bringing the audience to its feet for a Chilean festival dance tune. With her band, Fauna, she swings easily through Chilean genres like the cumbia or the cueca (considered Chile’s national dance style), but don’t be surprised if you hear hints of Indian or African rhythms, too.

What: La Muchacha in concert

When: Saturday, April 5th at 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.)

Where: Miami Beach Bandshell (7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141)

Tickets: TO BE ANNOUNCED

What: Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna in concert

When: Saturday, April 5th at 9:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.)

Where: Miami Beach Bandshell (7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141)

Tickets: TO BE ANNOUNCED

Out In The Tropics this year redefined as Out (Loud) in the Tropics is a yearly international performing arts series featuring daring and innovative artists that address issues of Gender Politics, Sexuality, and freedom of expression.

This performance is part of Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Away From Home Series, a program that consists of off-site performances at alternative venues with our community partners, ensuring that the magic of the performing arts continues to captivate audiences while MDCA is temporarily closed for renovations.

Financial and administrative support for this event is provided in part by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; Knight Foundation; National Endowment for the Arts (NEA); Performing Arts Global Exchange program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts; Ministerio de las Culturas, las Artes y el Patrimonio, Gobierno de Chile; Iber Músicas, The City of Miami Beach Division of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Arts Council; City of Miami Beach Arts in the Park Program; Miami Beach Bandshell, Rhythm Foundation; Live Arts Miami; MiamiArtZine; WLRN; Culture Shock and Artburst.