Havana Santiago Launch
Fri 2 March 7pm
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From 2 - 4 March, people will be invited to a Havana inspired cultural takeover at East London’s Rich Mix.
The three day programme will kick off with a VIP preview night on the Friday, where guests will be invited to enjoy classic Cuban cocktails and take an exclusive peek at the photography, followed by a screening of legendary Cuban film, ‘I am Cuba’, a 1964 Soviet-Cuban film directed by Mikhail Kalatozov.
The film will be accompanied by a live DJ score created by The Shining; featuring A-Cyde and Hyperdub’s Morgan Zarate. The collective, signed to the Young Turks record label, will re-work the film’s soundtrack.
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.
The three day programme will kick off with a VIP preview night on the Friday, where guests will be invited to enjoy classic Cuban cocktails and take an exclusive peek at the photography, followed by a screening of legendary Cuban film, ‘I am Cuba’, a 1964 Soviet-Cuban film directed by Mikhail Kalatozov.
The film will be accompanied by a live DJ score created by The Shining; featuring A-Cyde and Hyperdub’s Morgan Zarate. The collective, signed to the Young Turks record label, will re-work the film’s soundtrack.
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.
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