Renegade Queens
Renegade Queens is more than a project — it’s a movement.
This groundbreaking documentary and double-disc anthology, Salsa de la Bahía Vol. 3: Renegade Queens, celebrates the fearless women who shaped the San Francisco Bay Area’s Afro-Latin music scene.
For over fifty years, these trailblazers have defied sexism, cultural erasure, and gentrification — creating a sound rooted in collaboration, resilience, and social change.
Through intimate interviews, live performances, and rare archival footage, Renegade Queens reveals the untold stories of the musicians, educators, and cultural pioneers who gave the Bay its unmistakable clave.
It’s a tribute to creativity, unity, and the power of music to drive change — a call to honor the women who built the rhythm of this city, and those still bold enough to carry it forward.
THE MUSIC
Salsa De La Bahía Vol. 3: Renegade Queens
Single - Available 2.21.2025
Single - Available 3.7.2025
Salsa De La Bahía Vol. 3: Renegade Queens
Album - Available 3.21.2025
Renegade Queens: Documentary
Renegade Queens: The Documentary is a powerful exploration of the untold stories of women who shaped the San Francisco Bay Area’s Afro-Latin music scene. Through intimate interviews, electrifying performances, and archival footage, the film captures their resilience in the face of sexism, cultural erasure, and gentrification. Highlighting over 50 years of innovation, activism, and artistry, Renegade Queens is a tribute to the fearless musicians, educators, and pioneers who redefined Latin music—championing unity, equality, and cultural preservation for future generations.
Coming off the heels of Rita Hargrave’s acclaimed documentary The Last Mambo—a multi-award-winning independent film currently available on PBS—Renegade Queens continues the journey of preserving and celebrating the Bay Area’s Afro-Latin legacy.
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