Back To The Hits

Each night, the Living Room pulses with a genre-defying rotation of top local artists and rising stars. From the fiery rumba of American Gypsy and the dreamy ballads of Liset Alea to the velvet croon of Louis Amanti or the Latin pop flair of Vikina, every act brings something unforgettable. 

“We’re always searching for voices that move you,” says Faena Music Director Richie Hell. Two new additions—Haven Star and Vikina—are already shaking up the room with their sensational skill. A prodigy from Boca Raton singing jazz and blues from an early age, Haven Star was just 13 when she performed with the Miami Symphony Orchestra and received standing ovations from sold-out crowds at the Adrienne Arsht Center. She’s shared stages with major names like Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy, and brings soulful renditions of classics by Etta James, Billie Holiday and Adele to audiences at the Living Room. 

Vikana, a high energy star in the Latin pop and dance music scene, is known for her Latin-Grammy-nominated fusion of house beats, urban rhythms, and powerhouse vocals. Signed to Pitbull’s label and backed by industry icon Emilio Estefan, she captivated millions when she performed at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup opening ceremony in Miami. “Her persona, which lights up a 65,000-person stadium, is compressed into a lounge space that feels like the best house party you’ve ever been to,” said Hell. The lounge will soon launch a new Thursday night residency inspired by the synth-laced sounds and unapologetic fluorescent fun of the 1980s. 

The versatile Black Hat Band, joined by rotating vocalists in retro-glam looks, will deliver a hit parade of 80s classics, while the DJ keeps the vibe alive between sets with deep cuts and guilty pleasures. And because no throwback party is complete without cocktails to match, Faena mixologists are giving 80s staples like Sex on the Beach and Cosmopolitans an updated twist.