Havana Santiago - Street Market
Sun 4 March 11am - 8pm
Free
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HAVANA SANTIAGO TOUCHES DOWN IN EAST LONDON
Featuring Gilles Peterson and Charlie Dark
From 2 - 4 March, people will be invited to a Havana inspired cultural takeover at East London’s Rich Mix.
Finally, to wrap up things on the Sunday, a street style market will take place in the main foyer, providing Londoners with the sights, sounds and tastes of Cuba. Stall holders will include Brownswood, Cuba Connect, the infamous Churros guys and Mr Bongo’s selling some of his rarest world cinema and music releases.
In addition there will be Cuba inspired food and drink. Soundscapes and field recordings captured by Thristian on his MP3 recorder will provide an audio narrative as guests wander from stall to stall, for their very own Havana Santiago souvenir.
Gilles Peterson will be playing an afro latin jazz set for the event, whilst Charlie Dark will perform a poetry piece specifically created. To support the whole experience, some of the best mixologists in London will create authentic Cuban cocktails such as the Genuine Cuban Mojito.
Line up
3pm - 4pm: Spoken word with Charlie Dark
5pm - 8pm: DJ sets including Gilles Peterson
To support the whole experience, some of the best mixologists in London will create authentic Cuban cocktails such as the Genuine Cuban Mojito.
Havana Santiago is a modern day remix of Cuban culture showcased in a contemporary East London setting; offering a fresh, compelling and unique insight into the country’s cultural heritage. It is also a celebration and culmination of many of the gifted creatives who have worked with Havana Club over the years to continue to educate and inspire the UK audience.
The three day long exhibition has been carefully curated by Boiler Room’s very own Thristian bPm and will feature a host of extra special guests including Charlie Dark, who will be on hand to host the weekend proceedings. The takeover will include photography, films, Afro Latin inspired music and a Cuba inspired street market.
The inspiration for Havana Santiago, started early last year when photographer Pia Ebrill and Thristian boarded a flight to Cuba to capture the colour, sights, sounds, people and the music of Havana. Over 14 days, Pia and Thristian travelled 1,720 miles from Havana right across to Santiago de Cuba gathering photos, sounds and inspiration to bring back to London. The reportage style shots were taken using a small point- and- shoot a camera instead of a 35mm SLR; creating shots evocative of film stills and consequently a more unique glimpse into a world which has been documented by so many.
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