Sounds of the Sunshine State

A look at the artists who put Florida on the musical map

By Adam Eisenberg
Metromix

Florida is known for a lot of things—Disney World, orange juice and voting difficulties—in addition to sweltering heat and humidity. But one thing the state doesn't always get credit for is producing top-notch musicians. In fact, there are more Floridians floating around on your iPod than you could possibly imagine, from established names like Gloria Estefan and Tom Petty to up-and-comers like Flo Rida and Against Me!

Keep reading to learn more about the many fine musical acts Florida has produced over the past few years.