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Jstop Latin Soul
Friday, July 25, 2025
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Henderson Lawn
Admission is free
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. 

Based in Roanoke, Virginia, Jstop Latin Soul is the region’s sole Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble. They exemplify top-tier musicianship and a dedication to cultural diversity, akin to the legendary collaboration of artists from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Panama during the vibrant Latin-jazz era of the 1960s.

Jstop Latin Soul keeps the essence of Afro-Cuban rhythms alive, skillfully blending them with American jazz and soul. Their performances offer a fresh and innovative take on this historically significant and culturally rich genre of music.

Join us for other Friday Night Outdoor Concerts:
May 23 Corey Harris
May 30 Blacksburg Community Band
June 6 Solacoustix
June 13 Redd Volkaert Band
June 20 Root Down
June 27 Cinémathèque
July 11 Music Road Co
July 18 Paul McDonald and the Mourning Doves

Friday Night Outdoor Concerts on Henderson Lawn are presented by Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg as part of the 2025 Summer Arts Festival.  All events are free. For more information, contact Ariana Wyatt at ariana1@vt.edu.

Bathrooms are available at the Squires Student Center. Squires will close at 8 p.m. on Friday nights.

Visitors to the Blacksburg campus Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. will need to display a parking permit, utilize the ParkMobile app, pay the daily charge for a pass, or pay for parking using an hourly meter. A range of parking options can be found here. Town of Blacksburg street parking is free every day after 5 p.m., and all day Sundays and holidays. Find out more about Blacksburg parking here. Ride the bus! Blacksburg Transit is fare free.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Ariana Wyatt at ariana1@vt.edu at least 10 business days prior to the event.