Key West and Islamorada audiences can rock to the sounds of musicians influenced by everything from Latin funk and electric fusion to Cuban and Jamaican rhythms during the annual Afro Roots Fest.
The celebration of world music takes center stage in Key West from Wednesday through Friday, April 21-23, and enlivens Islamoradaâs music scene Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30.
Key Westâs eclectic performances are slated for 5:30 and 9 p.m. each evening at the Green Parrot Bar, 601 Whitehead St.
Kicking off the three-day schedule Wednesday, April 21, is Cortadito, renowned for performing the music of early 20th-century Cuba with a flair that has evoked comparisons to the legendary Buena Vista Social Club. The band will be joined by Latin Grammy Award-nominee Tomas Diaz, who has performed with musicians including Celia Cruz and Bruce Springsteen.