Podcast Tour: Rhythm and Empire - Miamis Latin Pop Revolution
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Step into the sensory heart of Little Havana to discover how political exile, street-level rhythm, and unyielding creative vision transformed Miami into a global music capital. Guided by an architectural historian and a seasoned local music expert, trace Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s journey from community gatherings to worldwide stardom and hear how Afro-Cuban percussion reached mainstream radio without losing its soul.
- A 4.0 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 122 minutes
- Ideal for travelers interested in pop culture, migration, and globalization
- Immersive podcast-style storytelling by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, an AI guide, and navigation through the app
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 2 hours 2 min
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Guided experience
German, English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Verified facts woven into an engaging story
- Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
- Precise navigation between the stops
- Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Begin at the Gloria and Emilio Estefan star on SW 8th Street, celebrating their footprint on Miami and global Latin pop culture. The public sidewalk is freely accessible.
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Stop 2
A historic Art Deco movie palace that served as a bilingual media bridge for arriving exile families in Little Havana. View the building from outside; a film ticket is not included.
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Stop 3
A legendary mid-century Little Havana venue where American jazz brass collided with Cuban rhythms. The self-guided stop views the site from outside; drinks and live entertainment are not included.
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Stop 4
Futurama 1637 Art Building is a former commercial space turned creative hub, embodying the independent production spirit of Little Havana. View its exterior; gallery access is not included.
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Stop 5
Walk through this solemn linear park dedicated to Cuban exile history, the emotional backdrop to many Latin pop ballads. The public park is freely accessible.
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Stop 6
Café La Trova at 971 SW 8th Street celebrates Cuban cantinero cocktail arts and live trova music. This self-guided exterior stop does not include drinks, dining, or a performance.
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Stop 7
Finish outside the Manuel Artime Theater, a civic performing-arts venue that reflects Miami’s development as a capital of Latin music. The exterior is freely viewable; admission to any show is not included.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Meet at the Gloria and Emilio Estefan star on the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame along SW 8th Street. From the main Miami transit hub, take local transit toward Little Havana and walk the final stretch. This self-guided app tour has no in-person guide; check current connections.
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