Afro-Punk's Blog Posts Tagged 'A' (12)

Battle of the Bands - Win A Spot To Perform At Afropunk Fest 2012

Here is your chance to perform at AFROPUNK FEST 2012!!!

WHAT'S AFROPUNK?

For 10 years, AFROPUNK has built a community & festival with new bands. We want to give the bands…

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Added by Afro-Punk on June 26, 2012 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments

AP Quickie: 'A Band Called Death' Docu at the LA Film Festival

Punk pioneers Death (from Detroit) are telling us: "We are very excited to announce the world premiere of the Death Documentary "A Band Called Death" at the prestigious LA Film Festival which will take place between the dates of June 14 and June 22. The film will be shown on Saturday June 16, and on Tuesday June 19. The viewings will be followed by a special party at The W in downtown LA featuring a special performance by Death and Rough Francis. More details will be available…

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Added by Afro-Punk on May 7, 2012 at 9:39am — 3 Comments

Win Tix To Afro-Electro-Pop Kenyan Band Just A Band's Show in NYC 8/25!

New York! You're in for another treat: afro-electro-pop music from Kenya, courtesy of Just A Band. They will be playing at Drom Thursday, August 25th (10pm), with special guests Analogue Transit. We have 2 pairs of tickets up for grabs. This will be the… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on August 22, 2011 at 3:00pm — 5 Comments

FREE DOWNLOAD: Metal/Hip-Hop Band A Broken Code's Album 'Retribution For The Afflicted'

AP members, NYC-based band A Broken Code have a little surprise for you to kick off your weekend. If you can handle some hard-hitting Metal/Hip-Hop, download their full album 'Retribution For The Afflicted' right HERE. Yes sir! Conscious lyrics and intense sounds to blast on your sound system. Preview some of the tracks in the player below… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on April 22, 2011 at 3:30pm — 4 Comments

FREE DOWNLOAD: Kenyan Group Just A Band's Dope-Ass New Mixtape

Here's a funky dancefloor-ready freebie to start your week with a bang: Kenyan alt group Just A Band are sharing their joyful mix of afro-funk-house in their latest mixtape, 'KUDISH! (The Sound of Soup)'. A handful of remixes they did, using mash-ups and samples of numerous artists such as Amani, Nonini, Kenrazy, DNA, Madonna, Daft Punk, Koop, Kweku Ananse, Jua Cali, Soundstream, C+C Music Factory and more. Pump up the… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on April 18, 2011 at 6:30pm — No Comments

FREE DOWNLOAD: 'Moses' by Metal/Hip-Hop Band A Broken Code

A Broken Code have been members of the AP community for a hot minute now. Here's one of their tracks, 'Moses' (free download below), showcasing their blend of hip-hop and metal. They cite Rage Against The Machine, Anthrax and Public Enemy as some of their influences. How do you like it?

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Added by Afro-Punk on April 1, 2011 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

AP Quickie: Kenyan Metal Band Last Year's Tragedy's New Single 'A Tribute to Anarchy'

Remember Last Year's Tragedy? They're a metal band based in Nairobi, Kenya. Their new single 'A Tribute to Anarchy' is more on the hardcore side than the previous one ('6 Hours'), and we say they ain't half bad! Don't let the long-ass intro scare ya, the song starts at about 1'30. Watchu think? Listen to both tracks and more below, and download '6 Hours' for free.…

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Added by Afro-Punk on March 21, 2011 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments

VIDEO: ReadNex Poetry Squad's Ode To Brooklyn, 'A Tree Grows In A Place Called Home'

Groovyyyyy! AP members ReadNex Poetry Squad's latest video sure has us bobbing our heads right now. And not just because it's about Afro-punk's beloved hometown Brooklyn. The collective of poets and activist caught our attention a few months ago with their 'Be Dif'Rent' vid, urging kids to be themselves, and… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 11, 2011 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

FREE DOWNLOAD: Res Treats You To Her Mixtape, 'A Box Of Chocolates'

Did you cope that new Res mixtape? Yes, that's a big-ass file to download, but if the tracks are as banging as her song 'On My Way' (listen below), we say it's worth the trouble. Indie R&B and Rock straight from Philly, including a track produced by Pharrell Williams. Mixed by DJ Ni**Sky. Taste… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on February 21, 2011 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

Afro-punk Celebrates Black History Month: Tina's Voice Rebels Against Time

Tina Turner is an artist deemed in popular culture as the Queen of Rock N' Roll. However, I see Tina as the Heart of Rock N Roll. A Southern born woman who carved her own musical path and image, Anna Mae Bullock was introduced to fame after filling a spot to record the song “A Fool In Love,” in 1960. Anna Mae’s voice brought the song to number two on the Billboard Charts. It was her strong… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on February 14, 2011 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

Sye and Sandflower on NY High School Music Tour

There's no surprise that singer and songwriter, Sye Spence, has decided to put on a high school music tour, considering she's been composing music since she was in elementary school. It's important for her, she said, to get a younger generation involved with creative projects, music particularly, and is putting on the A Merican Dream in several New York high schools. Who was Sye in high school? She said she… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on January 3, 2011 at 6:09pm — 1 Comment

Video: Saidah Baba Talibah's "A Place Called Grace"

You might remember singing powerhouse Saidah Baba Talibah from her performance at last year's Afro-punk Tour stop in Toronto. Well she just released a video for her track "A Place Called Grace", with a lovely vintage cabaret feel. Saidah also released a new, more modern, version of the track which will appear on the album she's… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on September 3, 2010 at 5:30pm — 4 Comments