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New Album from Booker T Jones Feat. Estelle, Gary Clark Jr and more

And now something a little bit different featuring some fresh voices! Sound the Alarm is the new release from Booker T. Jones. The 60's blues, folk, organ man who wrote such hits as…

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Added by Sound Check on June 19, 2013 at 5:27pm — No Comments

GIRRRL RIOT: Jessica Care Moore

we cry.
we birth.
we   …
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Added by Eye Candy on June 19, 2013 at 2:57pm — No Comments

'Afriyie', the latest record from Kae Sun mixes West African rhythms, reggae, synths, and folk for a sound all his own. #SoundCheck

West African rhythms collide with a reggae feel, mixing analog synths and acoustic guitars on the latest from Ghanaian-born singer-songwriter Kae Sun. Afriyie opens with the transcendent and meditative “Blackstar Rising.” One of the softer tracks on a record filled with ebullient danceable tracks, it's an oddly bold move. But it sets the tone for the rest of the record. Kae Sun makes oddly bold choices left and right on Afriyie and he pulls them off one after…

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Added by Sound Check on June 19, 2013 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Are Some Big Charities Doing More Harm Than Good In Africa?

The Guardian recently published a piece questioning the work of some big charities in Africa, especially Bono's organization ONE. Check out what they had to say and let us know what you think.

Excerpts:

"Bono's positioning of the west as the saviour of Africa while failing to ­discuss the harm the G8 nations are doing has undermined campaigns for…

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Added by The Establishment on June 19, 2013 at 10:30am — No Comments

The Basquiat Musical is going to be a Real thing?

First they put DIDDY in the 'Raisin in the Sun' musical/movie and THEN they made the Color Purple with American Idol star Fantasia (who, granted, was FABULOUS) and now there is this: a Basquiat musical in the wings.

By: Alexandria Gamlin, AFROPUNK Content…

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Added by Eye Candy on June 18, 2013 at 7:00pm — No Comments

GIRRL RIOT: An Evening with Taren Guy. Performances by Alice Smith and Special VERY Guests

ATTN ALL DOPE LADIES, this one is for YOU! AFROPUNK +Qream present "GIRRRL RIOT" a night of natural hair politics, identity and good times with Taren Guy as your host! Join us for conversation and performances from Alice Smith and VERY SUPER SECRET SPECIAL guests! RSVP! June 24th …

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Added by Sound Check on June 18, 2013 at 6:53pm — No Comments

RED BULL SOUND SELECT EXPANDS LOCAL MUSIC PROGRAM INTO 5 NEW CITIES

AFROPUNK is happy to support and be affiliated with Red Bull Sound Select, an ongoing program to support local music scenes. We've curated Sound Select shows with Danny Brown, Le1f, The Skins and The Oxymorrons and now MORE of these amazing shows and curators will be available in…

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Added by Sound Check on June 18, 2013 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Blackalicious and Phony Ppl in Prospect Park for 'Celebrate Brooklyn'

Blackalicious is BACK and has a new album headed on the way after 8 years of being off "the scene".  They will be replacing Big Boi as the headliner for "Celebrate Brooklyn" due to Boi's recent injury. They'll be supported by…

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Added by Sound Check on June 18, 2013 at 4:00pm — No Comments

GIRRL RIOT: Frida Kahlo + Event

By: Alexandria Gamlin, AFROPUNK Content Editor and RIOT GIRRRL

Mexican born artist, revolutionary, feminist, painter, legendary artist and RIOT GIRRRL Frida Kahlo is poignant reminder of how powerful, self-awareness is for women. She was…

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Added by Sound Check on June 18, 2013 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Via Gawker: Internet-Famous Preteen Metalheads Are Being Bullied for Being Awesome



I read this article today on Gawker about the awesome band Unlocking the Truth.  Apparently, they're being bullied. After watching the video below I have even more respect for them and I wish them the best!…

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Added by Tali Adina on June 17, 2013 at 10:39pm — 1 Comment

M.I.A. Premiering New Single 'Bring The Noize' Today

M.I.A. is premiering 'Bring The Noize' today on DJ Zane Lowe's show (BBC Radio 1, 7pm GMT). The high-energy track is the new single off her upcoming record 'Matangi', to be released later this year. In the meanwhile, check a snippet on her website. - L.

* Update: single now available below: …

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Added by Sound Check on June 17, 2013 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

AP Quickie: Grace Jones Is Cooking Up A New Album

It's confirmed: Grace Jones is working on a new album. Producer Ivor Guest (who also produced most of her previous record Hurricane) is sharing images and thoughts about the creating process online. He says: "This record is different. We are not referencing her classic sound. We are going deeper into areas that GJ’s personality suggests."

Stay tuned and in…

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Added by Sound Check on June 17, 2013 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

Wordspit proves himself more than just another former reality contestant on the hard-as-fuck new track “Tough Luck.” #SoundCheck

The pop culture landscape is littered with the remains of careers who were very nearly “made” through an appearance on a reality show. It's a difficult situation to be in. One minute you have cameras, a cheering crowd, millions of people who suddenly know your name. Then the cameras shut off one day, and you're known forever as: So-and-So, former contestant on Dancing with Cats and Also Donald Trump is There and A Very Angry British Person Who Yells a Lot Because Why…

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Added by Sound Check on June 17, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

Domo Arigato, Imani Coppola!

A month or two ago, I sent a message wondering if Afropunk was aware of Imani Coppola's new album came out. I know they don't cover every artists, but since they were tackling R&B atists, some even with an alternative edge and some of them going down the DIY route, I figured she would be a dead ringer for attention. No dice. It's too bad because the album is, in fact, really good. Though, I would not really expect less from Imani than the best she can give.

A rant, some songs, and…

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Added by Lightning Pill on June 15, 2013 at 11:00am — No Comments

ALMOST DONE WITH COPORATE BS

LET IT BE KNOWN THAT AFTER 20 YRS OF MADNESS NAKED TRUTH HAS FINALLY FINISH BIZ WITH SONY PUBLISHING AND AS OF JULY 1ST 2013 WE WILL OFFICIALLY HAVE OUR RIGHTS BACK TO THE FIRST NAKED TRUTH ALBUMS GREEN WITH RAGE AND FIGHT AS FAR AS NEW RECORD WE ARE STILL FINISHING UP WITH SONY MUSIC (LABEL) WE ARE RE ESTABLISHING WITH (MGR) BERNIE RHODES NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH LABEL COULD BE SONY MOST OF ALL THE NEW ALBUM IS IN THE OFFICES OF A&R AND AS SOON AS THESE TALKS ARE FINISHED WE WILL HAVE NEW…

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Added by NAKED TRUTH on June 14, 2013 at 12:36pm — No Comments

Toro Y Moi Remixes Billie Holiday's 'My Man' for 'Verve Remixed: The First Ladies'

AFROPUNK Fest alum Toro y Moi is still doing by things. Check his remix of Billie Holiday's "My Man" for the newest installment of 'Verve Remixed: The First Ladies' (due out July 16). The record will also feature remixes by Bassnectar, Azari & III, TOKiMONSTA and more (see artwork below).…



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Added by Sound Check on June 14, 2013 at 10:05am — No Comments

Send Madame So to Planet Rox

Weyhey! : because some people recognise good shit when they hear it, Madame So has been selected in the semi-finals of Planet Rox, the Alternative Music Festival taking in Quebec City this September!

So, I need the help of you, FRIENDS, FANS AND SUPPORTERS, to get me through to the finals for this event.



Here is the link: …

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Added by Madame So on June 14, 2013 at 9:52am — No Comments

Support 'Question Bridge', A Project Facilitating Much-Needed Conversation About Black Males

"Why is it so difficult for Black American men to be themselves, their essential selves and to remain who they truly are?"

Question Bridge is an interactive project using video as a format to facilitate a conversation between people who are separated by class, age, geographical, philosophical, and cultural differences.…

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Added by Eye Candy on June 14, 2013 at 9:17am — No Comments

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