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GUESTS: Odalys Cuesta aka Wanda Kruda, member of the Cuban all-female trio, Angela Thielen, Spanish to English interpreter

Considered to be one of the most important groups to emerge from Cuba’s Hip Hop scene, Las Krudas Cubensi, a trio of women rappers, formed in Havana in the year 2000. Since that time, the group, comprised of Wanda, Pasa, and Pelusa Kruda, has been formative in presenting women’s voices into the Hip Hop movement in Cuba. After years of performing, they released their first independent self-titled album, “Krudas Cubensi,” in 2002. Songs on the album, such as “Eres Bella/You are Beautiful,” reflect the reputation the group has earned for its hard hitting feminist lyrics. Krudas Cubensi was also instrumental in the formation of the Hip Hop women’s collective “Omega Kilay.” The group, which has since relocated to the United States, has played at various international festivals, toured in Europe, and will be performing for the first time in Southern California this weekend. They will be headlining “A Night of Cuban Hip Hop: From La Havana to Santa Ana,” at Sol Art Gallery Café. The event will also feature a screening of the documentary, “Cuban Hip Hop: Desde el Principio,” by local filmmakers Vanessa and Larissa Diaz.

A Night of Cuban Hip-Hop: From La Havana to SantAna

Las Krudas will be making their debut performance in Southern California this Saturday June 9th at SolArt Gallery Cafe, 511 E. Santa Ana Blvd, in Santa Ana. Doors open at 6 pm. There will be a $10 donation requested at the door.

The night will begin with a screening of the film, “Cuban Hip Hop: Desde El Principio” by local film makers, Larissa and Vanessa Diaz. There will also be performances by Mark Gonzales, and the LA based Hip Hop trio, Rebels to the Grain.

For more information, visit http://myspace.com/3krudas