On Sunday, September 3rd, the day before Labor Day in the United States, 6th Avenue will once again be closed to host the largest gathering of Brazilian parties held outside Brazil. The BR Day NY 2017 celebrates its 33rd edition this year, filled with stars and expecting to welcome an audience of over 1 million people from various regions of the country.
The party will be led by axé star Claudia Leitte, the pagode group Sorriso Maroto, and the sertanejo duo Marcos & Belutti.
For the second consecutive year, BR Day NY will be presented by the charismatic actor Otaviano Costa.
BR Day New York is co-produced by businessman João de Matos and the newspaper The Brasilians, with support from TV Globo.
The event was created in 1984 by João de Matos as a way to celebrate Brazil’s Independence. Initially, the party was limited to 46th Street, known as Little Brazil; but over the years it grew so much that it had to be moved to 6th Avenue. Today, BR Day NY attracts over 1 million people who spread out annually across various blocks of 6th Avenue to see and hear great hits of Brazilian music.Axé Star Brings the Energy of Bahia to NY
Everyone knows that Claudia Leitte is synonymous with a lot of excitement. So, there is no doubt that she will be warmly welcomed on the BR Day NY stage. With her acclaimed singles like “Extravasa,” “Beijar na Boca,” and “Largadinho,” along with new hits like “Taquitá,” the singer will bring the exhilarating rhythms of Bahian music to 6th Avenue.
Born in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, she grew up in Salvador, where she developed her musical roots. Known as Negalora, her music carries a blend of culture that enchants Brazil and the world. With high-energy shows, Claudinha never tires of innovating, mixing rhythms, and composing new material, which is why she is considered one of the most important pop artists in the country.
All her creativity extends not only to her music but also to the themes of her shows. There’s no denying that 
Claudinha stands out when it comes to joy, energy, and carnival.
Currently, Claudinha is promoting her hit, “Taquitá,” a sunny song with a super feminine lyric. Co-written by Claudia along with Tierry, Samir, and Breno Casagrande, the song was produced in Los Angeles, recorded in Bahia, and quickly gained traction on social media and in the Brazilian press after being exclusively launched on the Rolling Stone magazine’s website in Brazil. Working on her international projection, the Brazilian star is now set to enchant the capital of the world. The show will be unmissable!Sorriso Maroto: The Boys of Different Pagodinho
True to their name, with all their charm and talent, the group Sorriso Maroto has taken pagode, a typical rhythm from Rio de Janeiro, all over Brazil. This year, the group brings all the Carioca relaxation to the BR Day NY stage.
Sorriso Maroto emerged in 1997 when Bruno Cardoso (vocals), Cris Oliveira (percussion and vocals), Sérgio Jr (guitar and vocals), Vinicius Augusto (keyboards and vocals), and Fred (percussion) came together in a playful gathering of friends in Grajaú, a traditional neighborhood in North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, and since then they have not stopped being successful throughout the country.
Released in 2001, their first project, “Sorriso Maroto,” won a “Gold Record” and topped Brazilian radio charts with the single “Ainda Gosto de Você.” Since then, they have released several works, receiving a total of nine certifications 
of “Gold Records,” three of “Platinum DVDs,” and two of “Gold DVDs,” totaling over one million records sold. The band, always seeking innovations, has collaborated with music phenomena like Jorge & Mateus, Ivete Sangalo, Michel Teló, Brian McKnight, Gusttavo Lima, Jammil E Uma Noites, Trio Ternura, and Revelação.
A success in Brazilian popular music, Sorriso Maroto will present their most well-known hits like “Dependente” and “Assim Você Mata o Papai,” one of the most played songs on Brazilian radio. For all lovers of romantic pagode, this is a unique opportunity.The Sertanejo Success of Marcos & Belutti
Celebrating 9 years of career, Marcos & Belutti are one of the most successful sertanejo duos in Brazil today. They have been dominating the radio and the internet with hit after hit. And those who are successful in Brazil cannot miss BR Day New York.
Marcos & Belutti first took the stage in 2008. The setting? Villa Country, one of the largest sertanejo venues in Brazil, located in São Paulo. With nine years of career, the duo has released four DVDs, six CDs, and one 
Latin Grammy nomination. There are many hit songs, but the standout is “Domingo de Manhã,” which was the most played song of the year in 2014, and the following year, “Aquele 1%” (featuring Wesley Safadão), which remained at the top of the charts for several months.
In April 2017, Marcos & Belutti signed with Sony Music. The duo’s first release under the label was the new song “Eu Era,” which is already making waves in Brazil and will soon land in the heart of Manhattan.Presentation by Otaviano Costa
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! After the success of the charismatic Otaviano Costa as the presenter of BR Day New York last year, the event organizers decided to bring him back for another round of pure joy and relaxation. The master of ceremonies promises to once again energize the crowd filling 6th Avenue.
For more information about BR Day NY 2017, visit the website: www.brazilianday.com