The explosive colours, the botanicas shops selling spell components for use in vodoun (voodoo) - a real and important system of faith for millions of Caribbeans, Brazilians and Africans - the constant pulse of music and the muddy, rich tones of Ayisen Creole make this a Miami must-see, although be advised this area can be dodgy at night.

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Just as My Endless Minutes has its finger on the pulse of new emo, Philadelphian Mark Schoneveld who runs a music blog called Yvynyl and co-founded Small Plates Records has a great ear for up-and-coming indie acts.

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