Rebeca Lane (Guatemala), "one of the trending rappers in the region" ("taz"), and Audry Funk (Mexico), who is becoming a big name among female rappers in Central America and increasingly in the USA, are once again joining forces and voices after their legendary "Somos Guerreras" tour and will go on a European tour in the summer of 2025 with their new program "Cuarentonas y Sabrosas." "Cuarentonas y Sabrosas," which means "40 years and delicious," refers to the age that both rappers have just reached. With an energetic show full of spontaneity and their message of feminist strength and, yes, still and again: the revolution (which has a very different meaning in Central America than in Europe), the two musicians will present their greatest hits and, of course, especially their new songs on stage. As in their recently released album of the same name, the two renowned musicians, supported by a DJ/guitarist, embody their vision of zest for life, diversity, friendship, freedom from so-called "romantic love," and the collective overcoming of crises. The trained sociologist Rebeca Lane and the trained philosopher Audry Funk, who now lives in the Bronx, have both been working as musicians, rappers, and activists for over two decades. Their music is still rap, but increasingly incorporates elements of reggaeton and dembow. In any case, "soulful R'n'B pieces are part of both of their repertoires" ("NZZ"). However, the aim of Rebeca Lane and Audry Funk with their "Cuarentonas y Sabrosas" program is not only a musical one: as with "Somos Guerreras," they want to raise awareness; that's why they also offer workshops alongside concerts (for example, Audry Funk has a long history of workshops and lectures, including at Harvard, UCLA, or Lehman College). Feminism and the fight for women's rights are central themes: "Being a woman in Central America means living in a permanent war. In Feminismo Communitario, the struggles for territories are linked to the defense of the female body." (Rebeca Lane) Rap as social work, so to speak – in Central American class societies with great poverty, unimaginable violence, and traditional machismo, this is extremely important and valuable. Yet there are probably very few other female musicians who convey their political agenda with such playfulness on stage: Rebeca Lane and Audry Funk create engaged, but explicitly also playful and danceable concerts. Their messages are conveyed with empathy and understanding, with love and zest for life. Both musicians are great live performers who deliver their sophisticated lyrics with strong stage presence. "Rebeca Lane is the woman from Guatemala who stands up for women's rights in Central America with melodic rap, intelligent lyrics, and a powerful voice. (...) Her performances have caused a stir and inspired local female rappers. (...) Similar to Rebeca Lane, Audry Funk has a voice that is capable of more than just rapping. She is mainly focused on conveying her message to the world: 'We must enforce our rights as women.' She sings for this, she discusses it." (Neue Zürcher Zeitung) “Hip-hop isn’t dead – it’s just been learning Spanish!” (The Guardian)
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