Live on the Plaza: Ancestral Connections

The Gantt and Duke Energy present Live on the Plaza – a series of free live art and performances throughout the summer and fall, activating Duke Energy's plaza. Designed to turn Uptown into an afternoon artful soundscape and landscape, we welcome all to enjoy. Perfect for a lunch date or afternoon break!

Join La Casa de la Cultura and the Harvey Gantt Center as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a powerful and joyful program honoring our ancestral connections.

We’ll begin with a thought-provoking panel conversation, Perspectives on Ancestral Connections, where artists and community leaders reflect on how our roots—Afro, Indigenous, and European—continue to shape identity, storytelling, and cultural traditions across generations.

Then, get ready to move! The incredible music group Son de Pueblos will bring the rhythms of our ancestors to life with Puerto Rican Bomba, Venezuelan Calypso, and Peruvian Festejo. Guests are invited to dance, sing, and take part in guided workshops that highlight how music and movement connect us back to our heritage.

We’ll close the afternoon with a community reflection circle, sharing stories, feelings, and inspiration as we honor the living culture of our diverse Hispanic communities.

Live on the Plaza Series Schedule

Join us for other upcoming Live on the Plaza events during this season!

• Wednesday, October 8 (11:30 am - 1:30 pm)

Powered by the generous support of Duke Energy.

Host or Publisher Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture