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La Covacha

Coordinates: 25°47′48″N 80°22′11″W / 25.7968°N 80.3697°W / 25.7968; -80.3697
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La Covacha
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Established1989
CityMiami
StateFlorida
CountryUnited States

La Covacha, was a high-end international restaurant, nightclub, and live concert venue in Miami, Florida, United States. Teresa and Aurelio Rodriguez opened the venue in 1989 as a cafeteria. A year later Aurelio created the nightclub and live music venue. Now permanently closed.

History

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After La Covacha burned down in 1999, Aurelio and architect William Lane redesigned the club.

Live music venue

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Many artists have performed live at La Covacha, including:

Controversies

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La Covacha has had several controversies, including the Elba Morales commission campaign checks scandal[2] and the presentation of Cuban artist Paulito FG, a concert that drew protests from the Cuban-American community in Miami.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Cunningham, Jonathan (July 2, 2007). "Last Night: Calle 13 at La Covacha". Miami New Times.
  2. ^ Editorial (September 19, 2002). "Busted!". Miami New Times.
  3. ^ Editorial (February 3, 2009). "What's wrong with Paulito FG?". Mambi Watch.
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25°47′48″N 80°22′11″W / 25.7968°N 80.3697°W / 25.7968; -80.3697