Live on the Plaza with Son de Pueblos

The Gantt and Duke Energy present Live on the Plaza – a series of free live performances throughout the summer, activating Duke Energy's plaza. The third activation of this series will be a performance featuring Son de Pueblos. We welcome guests to join us during their lunch break for an afternoon of art & culture. See the series schedule below and mark your calendars for the remaining dates this season!

Upcoming Performances In The Series (Schedule)

The performances begin at 11:30 am and conclude at 1:30 pm.

• Wednesday, August 19: Luther S. Allison & The Blackhawk Quintet

Powered by the generous support of Duke Energy.

Inspired by the rich musical traditions of the African Diaspora throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, Son de Pueblos is a Charlotte, North Carolina–based ensemble dedicated to researching, preserving, and sharing the living cultural heritage of Afro-descendant communities.

Founded by cultural leaders and musicians Keudis Sánchez, Luis López Garai, Rafael Carrillo, Reymax Barragán, and Milagros Ugueto, Executive Director of La Casa de la Cultura, the ensemble creates immersive musical experiences that connect audiences through rhythm, storytelling, dance, and community participation.

Their repertoire celebrates the diversity of Afro-Latin traditions, featuring Afro-Venezuelan drumming, Calypso, Tambor, Joropo Llanero, Venezuelan Waltz, Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena, while also exploring the vibrant musical expressions of Afro-Colombia and Afro-Peru.

Beyond the stage, Son de Pueblos is committed to cultural education by offering interactive percussion workshops and community programs that invite participants of all ages to experience the history, resilience, and joy embodied in these ancestral traditions.

Through performance, education, and collective celebration, Son de Pueblos builds meaningful spaces where culture becomes a bridge between communities and generations.