Sounds of the Americas @ The Plaza
The Afro-Latino Festival NYC is excited to announce the launch of a new outdoor music concert series hosted by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, sponsored by Orange Barrel Media.
The series takes place Wednesdays on The Plaza at 300 Ashland and celebrates the rhythms and sounds that have settled and taken shape in the Americas. The Americas, from North, to Central, to South America is itself a reflection of global diversity. Celebrating that in the melting pot that is NYC is only fitting. Each evening will host a blend of musical and cultural expressions that reflect the sounds of this cultural and creative diversity. Free and open to all, the series welcomes music lovers, neighborhood attendees, after-work visitors, and the curious to come out and enjoy “Sounds of the Americas”.
Today’s performers
Talia productions presents conjunto tahona (with salsa lessons + dancing)
Talia Productions (led by renowned performer and producer Talía Castro-Pozo) regularly collaborates with the NYC-based salsa band Conjunto Tahona to host vibrant, live salsa events across New York City. Under the direction of Luis Córdoba, Conjunto Tahona brings classic, hard-hitting NYC salsa that serves as the perfect soundtrack for social dancing.
famoso a.k.a. dj coochie
Known for holding down the New York Latin scene with his signature “70% Salsa / 30% Everything Else” formula, he’s a staple at massive local events like the annual Afro-Latino Festival NYC and various Brooklyn boat rides and plaza takeovers.
2026 Sounds of the Americas Schedule:
- September 9:
Sanctuario, DJ Run P. / MoCADA, DJ Sabine Blaizin/ CCCADI - September 16:
Talia Productions Presents Conjunto Tahona live with salsa lessons & dancing, Famoso aka DJ Coochie (I Love Salsa NYC). - September 23:
Gogo Norales, DJ Young Wavy Fox - September 30:
Linda EPO, Derrick Barnett & the Statement Band, DJ Khalil
In addition, we will be doing Voter Registration each of the concert days ahead of the November general election. In the event of inclement weather, updates will be posted here, and to IG via @DowntownBrooklyn and @afrolatinofestnyc.
