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Miami: Music Part of the Places of a Lifetime series from Traveler magazine

Classic songs that put you in mind of the city, from our city playlist.

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Compilations:

Miami Vice Tunes
From the hit 1980s TV show Miami Vice, this album includes the show's theme song and offerings by Chaka Khan, Glenn Frey, Tina Turner, and Phil Collins.

Miami Sound Machine: Primitive Love
Gloria and Emilio Estefan's Latin-flavored dance grooves include top hit "Conga."

Om: Miami 2007
Eclectic soundtrack of underground dance music and electro beats typical of Miami's party scene, including Chuck Love’s "Still Funky." Features remixes and original tracks.

Miami Sound
Rare funk and soul music from Miami Florida 1967-1974. Features hits "I Get Lifted," "Funky Me," "Spanish Flyer," and "You Got to Be a Man," by Helene Smith, Miami's first lady of soul.

Classic Songs:

1. "Everybody's Got a Cousin in Miami" by Jimmy Buffet
2. "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" by Gloria Estefan
3. "Miami Vice Theme" by Jan Hammer
4. "Moon Over Miami" by Eddy Duchin & His Orchestra
5. "Miami" by Will Smith
6. "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty" by KC and the Sunshine Band
7. "Guantanamera" by Celia Cruz
8. "Coconut Grove" by Lovin' Spoonful
9. "Smuggler's Blues" by Glenn Frey
10. "Que Manera De Quererte" by Albita
11. "Melting Pot" by Pitbull
12. "Chan Chan" by Buena Vista Social Club
13. "Fruta Fresca" by Carlos Vives

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