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Toñita Fest Returns as Caribbean Social Club Marks 51 Years: ‘It’s Important to Bring People Together’


Williamsburg’s Caribbean Social Club, one of the last surviving Puerto Rican social clubs in Brooklyn, will host its second annual fest on June 22.

The festival marks the club’s 51st anniversary and the legacy of María Antonia Cay — better known as Toñita — whose contributions over five decades have elevated her to a revered figure in Williamsburg’s Latin community. Over the years, artists like Rauw Alejandro, J Balvin, Nicky Jam, and Guaynaa have also visited this iconic Williamsburg space, drawn by its authenticity and cultural significance. Emerging Mexican singer-songwriter emjay, who will be performing in the U.S. for the first time at Toñita Fest, shared her excitement about being part of the event: “It’s a true honor.

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