Jose D. Duran

New York

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Culture and music editor and storyteller | Formerly @MiamiNewTimes

Articles

O, Miami Will Host Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest, Reggaeton-Inspired Poetry Bash

1 month ago | miaminewtimes.com | Jose D. Duran

Do you think you bear a striking resemblance to a certain individual named Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — perhaps better known to you as Bad Bunny? Let O, Miami be the judge of that on Sunday, April 27, when it hosts its Bad Bunny lookalike contest. It's all set to take place during "Poetry, Paperbacks & Piraguas," presented by O, Miami and Bookleggers Library.
2025 III Points Lineup Includes Peggy Gou, Darkside, Sean Paul

1 month ago | miaminewtimes.com | Jose D. Duran

With III Points set to return on October 17 and 18 at Mana Wynwood, the festival has announced the first phase of acts. They include South Korean DJ producer Peggy Gou, hardcore punk act Turnstile, singer-songwriter Mk.gee, British tech-house producer Michael Bibi, and Nicolás Jaar and Dave Harrington's side project Darkside. And — checks notes — dancehall act Sean Paul.
Rauw Alejandro Adds Third Miami Show at Kaseya Center

1 month ago | miaminewtimes.com | Jose D. Duran

Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro has added a third show at the Kaseya Center in downtown Miami on Sunday, June 1, as part of his Cosa Nuestra World Tour. This is in addition to two sold-out dates on May 30 and 31. The tour is in support of Alejandro's fifth album, 2024's Cosa Nuestra, which sees the singer dip his toes into more traditional Latin sounds like salsa.
9 Best Live Music Venues in Fort Lauderdale

1 month ago | miaminewtimes.com | Jose D. Duran

What makes a live music venue great? Is it the shape of the building? The acoustics? The sound system? Ultimately, it's about the music. Even if a venue is a state-of-the-art facility, it's nothing if it can book acts that people want to see live. Thankfully, Fort Lauderdale and the vast area that encompasses Broward County have no shortage of great music venues, from large arenas that can host large touring acts to small spaces perfect for local acts trying to make a name for themselves.
Florida's Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival Announces 2026 Return

2 months ago | miaminewtimes.com | Jose D. Duran

After being notably absent during the 2024 and 2025 music festival seasons, Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival has announced it will return in 2026 — March 19-22, to be exact — at its longtime home at Sunshine Grove, just north of Lake Okeechobee. "It's a privilege to be curating OMF's ten-year reunion since our first festival in March 2016," said Rechulski, festival founder and chairman of Soundslinger, in a statement.
Here's Your Guide to Record Store Day 2025 in Miami

2 months ago | miaminewtimes.com | Jose D. Duran

According to data company Luminate, vinyl sales increased by 6.2 percent last year. The vinyl format has been experiencing a boom in general, especially after the pandemic, when people rediscovered the joys of tactile music consumption. Independent record stores nationwide have been leading the charge of vinyl sales.
Shakira Added Second Miami Show at Hard Rock Stadium

2 months ago | miaminewtimes.com | Jose D. Duran

After announcing her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour last year, Shakira has announced additional dates, including a second show at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Saturday, June 7. The original June 6 show has been sold out for months, so new dates should be good news for South Florida fans who were shut out. In addition to the second Miami show, a second show has also been announced at MetLife Stadium on Friday, May 16.
2025 Tortuga Music Festival Lineup, Set Times, Schedule

2 months ago | miaminewtimes.com | Jose D. Duran

South Florida's premier country music event, Tortuga Music Festival, returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park this weekend. From April 4-6, the festival will host performances from country music superstars and emerging talent across three stages. This year's headliners are Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, and Luke Combs, with Parker McCollum, Shaboozey, Jordan Davis, Cody Kinks, Marcus King, and Megan Moroney also on the lineup.
Kesha Announces Miami Boiler Room Show

2 months ago | miaminewtimes.com | Jose D. Duran

Kesha is ready to take you on a joyride when she hosts an upcoming Boiler Room set in Miami on Thursday, April 3. New York City DJs Ty Sunderland and Flirty800 will accompany the pop singer. Kesha announced the upcoming Boiler Room on Instagram Monday night, simply stating, "BOILER ROOM. MIAMI. APRIL 3RD."To attend the show, you'll have to sign up for the chance to score an invite via boilerroom.tv. The event is 21 and over, and just because you sign up doesn't mean you're on the guest list.
Best Miami Concerts This Spring: Shakira, Rauw Alejandro, Teddy Swims

2 months ago | miaminewtimes.com | Jose D. Duran

It's spring in Miami, and while the city doesn't experience the traditional four seasons, the weather, for the most part, is still entirely enjoyable. That also means that the concert season hasn't slowed down. Miami and South Florida are set to host many touring acts in coming months, from stadium tours by Shakira and Post Malone to arena shows by Kylie Minogue and Rauw Alejandro. There are also notable appearances by Hermanos Gutiérrez, Khruangbin, and Teddy Swims.