OBSESIÓN
\r\n\r\nbringing funky, socially conscious\r\nCuban Hip-Hop to New Orleans\r\n
Ashé Cultural Arts Center - 1712 Oretha Castle\r\nHaley, New Orleans
\r\nSaturday, September 28 – 7pm to 10pm
Featured at Ashé’s monthly “Lyrics, Beats & Masterpieces,” as well as live art with Cuban\r\npainter Piki Mendizabal
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\r\nMonday, September 30 – 6pm to 10pm
\r\nScreening of PBS Latino Americans with José Torres-Tama and viewing party for\r\nthe Saints vs Miami\r\ngame. Obsesión will perform during game half-time.
Both events are free and open to\r\nthe public
Obsesion\r\nis a pioneering Cuban hip-hop duo based in Havana,\r\nwho since 1996, have been integral in the formation of hip-hop culture in Cuba,\r\nand spreading its unique sound across the world. The music of Alexey\r\nRodríguez (El Tipo Este) and Magia López (MC Magia) blends playful hip-hop\r\nbeats with socially conscious lyrics, creating a fresh sound and lively,\r\ndynamic performances that gets both bodies and hearts moving. Focusing on\r\ntopics such as race, love and gender, their music offers a window into the\r\ncomplexities of modern-day Cuba\r\nthrough the eyes of young Afro-Cubans.
Check out these videos of\r\nObsesión -
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\r\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZpLJn0NZUk