Big Freedia: from New Orleans to Havana

Big Freedia, a star of the show and an active promoter of the rights of the international LGBTIQ+ community, announced that she will travel to the Cuban capital on November 15 to carry out a program that will last until November 20. The artist, who hails from New Orleans, United States, is recognized as the queen of the bounce, subgenre of hip hop.

The highlight of this visit will be his presence at Fábrica de Arte Cubano on Saturday, November 18, where he will exchange with Cuban musicians and offer his first concert in our country.

The artist announced in social networks the planning of her stay in Cuba, which includes a kind of twerking at the Tempo bar, starting at 7:00 p.m., where attendees can also enjoy a concert by La Reyna y La Real. The following day, there will be a show by the street dance group Los DatWay, a runway show by local fashion brands and a contest of twerking. All this will take place on Friday 17th at La Lavandería (54 #2712 e/ 27 y 29, Playa).

During his trip to Cuba, Big Freedia intends to deepen the cultural ties between New Orleans and our country, with emphasis on the African heritage on the island and the current state of Afro-Cuban music. The artist will also hold meetings with people from the LGBTIQ+ community and Cuban entrepreneurs associated with different sectors, to discuss the possibilities and challenges of doing business in our country, as well as the cultural trends of young Cubans and Americans.

Big Feedia in Havana. Illustration: Haydeé Fornaris.