Latin jazz heats up Midtown Green
Photos by Julianne Tripp Hillian/ Richmond Free Press | 9/4/2025, 6 p.m.
Abigail Holliday line dances to the “Salsa Slide” while wearing a Puerto Rican flag at the event.
Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press
The 18th Annual Latin Jazz & Salsa Festival filled Midtown Green Saturday with live music from Edwin Ortiz y La Mafia del Guaguanco, Kevin Davis & Ban Caribe and Carlos Xavier, along with food, vendors and a car show celebrating Latino culture and community.
Carlos Xavier (L) and Vivian Mojica perform with La Mafia del Guaguanco.
Ray Oyola teaches his granddaughter Samiah Means, 6, to dance salsa during La Mafia del Guaguanco’s performance.
Mincho Ocampo grills chicken kabobs at the El Calvo food truck.
Ella, 6, of Richmond, enjoys the 18th Annual Jazz and Salsa Festival at Midtown Green on Saturday, Aug. 30.
