Hispanic Heritage Concert

As part of her ongoing residency at the Deering Estate, award-winning vocalist Susana Behar presents the annual concert in celebration of Hispanic Heritage. For the past three years, this special program has honored the artistic voices, stories, and legacies of Hispanic composers and iconic vocalists through music and performance. Susana will be accompanied by an ensemble of exceptional musicians: Michel Gonzalez (guitar and arrangements) Magela Herrera (flute) Javier Espinoza (bass) Adolfo Herrera (percussion) Event Details Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Reception to follow concert Location: Deering Estate Visitor Center Theater Ticket Details Tickets at $30 + tax available through Eventbrite. Deering Estate Foundation Members:Members receive a 10% discount. To obtain your exclusive promo code, please contact the Deering Estate Foundation via email before purchasing your ticket through Park Link. Tickets purchased ONLINE ONLY. No refunds, exchanges or rainchecks. About the Artist-in-Residence: Known for her soulful interpretations and engaging stage presence, Susana Behar explores the rich tapestry of world music, blending Latin American, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and contemporary influences. A Cuban-born, Miami-based vocalist, Susana has been rooted in the melodies of her Cuban Sephardic family and enriched by her years in Venezuela and Miami’s vibrant cultural landscape, bringing to the stage a deeply personal celebration of identity and global sound. An award-winning artist, Susana has served as Artist-in-Residence at the Deering Estate (2023–present) and previously at HistoryMiami Museum (2020). She received the Florida Individual Artist Fellowship in Folk & Traditional Arts and has performed across the Americas, Israel, and Japan. Susana has released three albums: La Galana i la Mar (2009), At The Crossroads, Live (2016), and TAPIZ (2019). Her music has appeared in films, radio broadcasts, and international collaborations, including the acclaimed documentary Adio Kerida, the National Arab Orchestra’s Layali al-Andaluz program, and the cross-continental dance work ANUSIM. Most recently, she performed at the Kennedy Center (2024) and the Library of Congress (2025) in celebrations of Jewish American Heritage Month. Through her music, Susana builds bridges across cultures and generations, leaving audiences inspired long after the last note fades. About the Musicians: Michel Gonzalez is a Miami based guitarist, composer, arranger and educator. Born in Venezuela and raised in Spain, he studied classical guitar at Mayeusis Conservatory and jazz guitar at Estudio, Escola de musica in Spain. He was awarded a scholarship from AIE (Society of Artists and performances of Spain) to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he graduated Magna cum laude with a degree in Professional music. In addition, he took master classes with Pat Metheny, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Charlie Banacos, Jorge Pardo, and Barry Harris. In 2013, he was nominated by Latin Grammy Academy for participating as an arranger, producer, and guitar player in “Para ser un Sol” by Jesus Hidalgo. Magela Herrera is a Cuban-born flutist, vocalist, composer, and recording artist who grew up immersed in both Afro-Cuban traditions and classical music, which she studied at the Conservatory of Music in Havana. Over the years, she has performed with renowned international artists such as Chucho Valdés, Hernán López-Nussa, Jan Eggum, and the Oslo Chamber Orchestra. After completing her studies at the Norwegian Academy of Music, she developed a distinctive sound blending Latin jazz and Euro jazz. The Latin Jazz Network has praised her as “a bonafide star” whose music blends beauty with mysticism. She is recognized as one of today’s most exciting female instrumentalists. Javier Espinoza Javier Espinoza is a Venezuelan-American bassist based in Miami, Florida, since 2016. Throughout his career, he has performed on prestigious stages in the United State...