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GroundUP Festival Miami Beach - Overview Video
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A Capella By The Sea Workshop at GroundUP Music Festival Miami Beach
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Lalah Hathaway and Bill Laurance at GroundUP Music Festival Miami Beach
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David Crosby's Lighthouse Band - "Ohio" at GroundUP Music Festival Miami Beach
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"The programming is famously eclectic, spotlighting virtuoso players, left-of-center collaborations, and artists who treat improvisation as a shared language rather than a technical flex."
"Known for its genre-spanning programming and immersive atmosphere, the GroundUP Music Festival’s blend of jazz, rock, soul, funk, R&B, electronic, hip-hop, world music and singer-songwriter traditions reflects the same collaborative spirit showcased throughout the Michael League and Friends Residency at Blue Note New York."
"True to the heart of GroundUP since its inception is diversity in every sense of the word. Diversity of genre, style, geography, culture, race, age, and gender..."
“[Rickie Lee Jones] will be joining the diverse lineup for this year’s tenth anniversary edition of the popular GroundUp Music Festival at the Miami Beach Bandshell."
“GroundUP Music Festival 2026 just announced its exceptionally strong lineup"
“GroundUP Music Festival Unveils 10th Anniversary Lineup: Snarky Puppy, Flying Lotus, Patrice Rushen, Rickie Lee Jones, Julian Lage and More”
“What sets GroundUP apart is its emphasis on collaboration and musicianship, with performances designed to feel immersive rather than overwhelming. "
“[Rickie Lee Jones] will be joining the diverse lineup for this year’s tenth anniversary edition of the popular GroundUp Music Festival at the Miami Beach Bandshell."
“GroundUP Music Festival 2026 just announced its exceptionally strong lineup"
“GroundUp Music Festival is jamming out with master classes, collabs and a diverse lineup"
"GroundUp Music Festival 2025 Wraps Up with a Crescendo, Leaving Miami Buzzing for More"
“It’s gonna be a party,” says jazz saxophonist Marcus Strickland of GroundUP, the eclectic festival that has lured like-minded music seekers from around the globe..."
"GroundUp Music Festival has earned a favorable reputation as one of the premier events for jazz fusion and world music performances."
“Michael League on GroundUp Music Festival: A Showcase of Diversity and Community in Miami”
“We are honored to share the interview that Jake Funkmayor of FunkCity.net did recently with Michael League, the man responsible for Snarky Puppy, GroundUP Records, and the GroundUP Music Festival."
"The Best Festivals and Fairs in Miami & Miami Beach... GroundUP Music Festival prides itself on offering revellers a more intimate and accessible festival experience than is typical."
"Known for its relaxed, intimate atmosphere, with wildly eclectic, dynamic lineups of hard-to-define artists, GroundUP defies genre, creating a laid-back oasis of true community, steps from the sands of Miami Beach."
“Miami Beach’s coolest music fest returns with global acts and an a capella sing-along"
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