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

(Comedian?) Grace Jones Hula Hoops & Says "Happy Birthday" at Elizabeth II Jubilee

All the fuss seems to be about Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee... Whateva, the best part was Grace Jones performing her timeless banger 'Slave To The Rhythm'. She showed up eccentric as ever, hula-hooped throughout the song, and best of all, didn't seem to know why she was there: she wished the Queen a "happy birthday" at the end (watch video below). The Queen's birthday is April 21, isn't it? Love ya Grace...

In other news, The Guardian reports that "long-term…

Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on June 6, 2012 at 8:00am — 7 Comments

Keziah Jones Rocks Weeksville Garden Party This Saturday July 16th

Weeksville was a village of free African Americans in Brooklyn, established in 1838, 11 years after the abolition of slavery in New York. And that's no joke. Now the good folks at Weeksville Heritage Center have some great programs and events, including their Garden Party series every summer. This year, Meshell Ndegeocello, Pharoahe Monch &… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 13, 2011 at 12:49pm — No Comments

Better Late Than Never: Grace Jones' Album 'Hurricane' To Be Released In The US

It was about damn time! We got all excited to hear that Grace Jones was releasing a new album on September 6 (her first US release in 22 years). But in fact it's her album 'Hurricane', which was released in Europe in 2009. Great record, mostly produced by Ivor Guest, but also featuring the work of talents such as Tricky, Brian Eno and Sly & Robbie. Can't believe it took that long… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on June 3, 2011 at 6:00pm — 16 Comments

AP Quickie: Keziah Jones' Summer Tour

Catch funky blues singer-songwriter-guitarist Keziah Jones during his summer tour hitting various European countries, islands in the West Indies, Brooklyn... See schedule below, more details coming soon.

Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 28, 2011 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

AP History Month: Grace Jones Is Punk As Hell!

So it's Black History Month. Most media outlets are busy honoring the usual historical figures of African descent, as they should. But this is Afro-punk, and it's time to take minute to acknowledge the ultimate counter-culture soldier, Ms. Bad-Ass herself, singer/songwriter/performer/model/actress Grace Jones. I don't care how old you are, you need to know that Grace owns this shit, the timeless talent, the "fuck you" attitude, the outrageous fashion, the political lyrics. Don't…

Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on February 21, 2011 at 6:00pm — 33 Comments

PREVIEW: Afrobeat By Fela Collaborators - 37th State Feat. Keziah Jones & More

Who likes Afrobeat as much as we do up in here? The '37th State' compilation involves original Fela Kuti collaborators Tony Allen (drummer), Dele Sosimi (keyboardist), and other artists such as AP friend Keziah Jones, Slum Village and more. We're not gonna sit here and tell ya that the tracks are as mesmerizing as Fela's original songs, nothing is anyway... But you should still check out and enjoy this piece of work blending Afrobeat with hip-hop, soul, jazz, funk... Scroll down to… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on February 4, 2011 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

Crimson Heart Replica: Getting The Alt Scene Jumping In Kingston, Jamaica

Aaaaah, we knew Jamaica had great things in store for us. Don't get it twisted, love reggae and dancehall, but there's a vibrant alt scene in Kingston that goes far beyond that, with artists expressing themselves in genres ranging from rock to electro, and everything in between.

At the heart of the movement, Katherine Williams - a.k.a. Crimson Heart Replica, is one of the movers and… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on January 14, 2011 at 6:00pm — 6 Comments

Margo keeps it real in L.A.

Margo's been on our radar for a while. We recently covered her when she released the video for her single, "I Call the Shots," last month. We were intrigued by her flawless 80s threads and tunes and wanted to find out more about the…

Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on December 10, 2010 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

Tamar-kali As Musical Director Of Tribute To Grace Jones, Nina Simone, Betty Davis, Chaka Khan & More!

Now this is one show series y'all will wanna check out when it comes your way: AP favorite Tamar-kali is the musical director of the Black Rock Coalition's all-female tribute to Black women songwriters such as Abbey Lincoln, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Chaka Khan, Betty Davis, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Victoria Spivey, Big Mama Thornton, Joan Armatrading, Maxayn Lewis, Nona Hendryx, Poly Styrene. Featured… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on November 3, 2010 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

Grace Jones Puts London On Fire! - Show Review 4.26.2010

"Grace Jones played London’s Albert Hall last night, bringing to the stage an otherworldly extravaganza of costumes, and reminding us exactly who wears the conceptual-light-spectacular-flame-shooting pants on this Earth. She warmed up with a cyber ode to Metropolis with her first outfit, before easing into a piece that could have doubled as a gigantic floating water lily. Our favorite ensemble of the night was probably this ballooning clown onesie, although the billowing… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on April 29, 2010 at 4:00pm — 18 Comments

Dominating the Atlanta Scene, The 54

It’s Wednesday night in Adams Morgan, and I’m still dressed from my office day job. The suit and tie look isn’t exactly what I shoot for when I go to Asylum Bar & Lounge, but I didn’t have time to go home and change before the show for Atlanta-based rock band, The 54. Narrow would probably be the best way to describe this particular venue, but it’s certainly one of the more enjoyable spots in the area under the right set of… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on April 21, 2010 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

Howard Jones Leaves Killswitch Engage Tour

"Killswitch Engage vocalist Howard Jones has abruptly and unexpectedly left the Westfield-based band’s current headlining tour to deal with “personal” issues, thrusting the metal kings’ future into turmoil. Jones has been temporarily replaced by All That Remains singer Phil Labonte, another western Massachusetts-bred headbanger who formerly sang for fellow Bay Staters Shadows Fall.

In a statement, the band said: “It became… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on February 24, 2010 at 9:30am — 4 Comments