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Zhou, originally from China, talks about what makes Miami unique culturally and her love for Latin music. 

Griffin talks about singing at her grandmother's church and the local businesses and people that propelled her singing career.  

Rachelson talks about when he feels “like a Miamian” which is especially when dancing salsa, at the ventanita, and every time he hears Spanish.  

Jones reminisces about the Miami events that shaped her identity growing up including the MLK parade.  

Carlos Gonzalez talks about Garifuna history and identity while mapping his own lineage. He describes his drum, its importance in Garifuna ceremonies, and how he fixed the instrument with the help of his great-grandfather who came to him in a dream.

Ponce talks about her Mexican heritage, specifically a Mexican performance dress, and the importance of preserving cultural practices. 

Tiffany Fantasia talks about her career as a drag queen working in Miami

Video interview with Pedro Zepeda. Zepeda is a Seminole artist and an expert dugout canoe carver specializing in a variety of traditional arts, including leatherwork, beading, patchwork, and basket weaving.

Seminole artist Pedro Zepeda uses a curved tool called an adze to carve the inside of a canoe.

Cory Osceola and a white woman examine Seminole patchwork at Musa Isle, 1927.