Afro-Punk's Blog Posts Tagged 'Love' (10)

Rock/Soul Songbirds of Najuah Set To Release Debut EP

Rocking and rolling, often soulful and bluesy, Toronto-based band Najuah’s upcoming debut EP 'Misery & Love' "is a reflection on personal relationships chronicling the triumphs and pitfalls of romance". Stream a few tracks below to let us know what you think. As a bonus, some behind-the-scenes footage and the video for disenchanted single 'Devil'.

Devil by Najuah…

Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on May 28, 2012 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Living Colour, The Roots, Amel Larrieux & More To Honor Jimi Hendrix's Music @ SummerStage Gala in NY

City Parks Foundation announced the line-up of their upcoming gala honoring the music of Jimi Hendrix: G. Love & Special Sauce, Bebel Gilberto, Amel Larrieux, Living Colour, The Roots, John Scofield, Soulive, Keller Willams and more will be performing. What's better than a dope rock show in Central Park, uh?

"On Tuesday, June 5, 2012, City Parks Foundation (CPF) will welcome guests to the SummerStage Gala, an annual fundraising benefit, to support CPF’s free year-round…

Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on May 16, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

AP Dating: Wanna Meet New People? Join Us March 22-24 For Badoo's Event in NY

You already come to Afro-punk for music, fashion, news and sports, now you can get the hook up too!

Badoo, the world’s largest social networking site for meeting new people, is expanding to the US and they want New Yorkers in the mix. This is your chance to represent. Register to attend an all day party hosted by Afro-punk with four of the hottest fashion photographers in NYC and get a gift of your very own portrait. The top 24 portraits will be featured on billboards and…

Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 14, 2012 at 5:30pm — 29 Comments

R.I.P. Loleatta 'Love Sensation' Holloway

'Love Sensation', 'Hit and Run'... So many classics and memorable vocal performances. Ms. Loleatta Holloway passed away earlier this week. From block parties to clubs around the globe, her music and unique voice will continue to bless us. What better way to celebrate her life than to listen to some of her timeless songs? Here we go. - Lou C-D

Listen to Loleatta tell it like it is to her womanizing man... powerful… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 23, 2011 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Theophilus Live and in Love for Brooklyn Show

Theophilus. I've heard a few of this guy's songs, I've seen him live twice, but I'm still not sure how I feel about the whole Theo thing. I'm leaning on the side of, no. Last night Theophilus played the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn after his network television debut on David Letterman. I decided to give him another chance, check him out and see how his show had tighten up since I saw him last year. 3rd song… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on February 16, 2011 at 1:30pm — 4 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

King's X's "Live Love In London" DVD

If you have a taste for soulful and funky metal, you might wanna check out King's X's new Live DVD, "Live Love In London". During its nearly 30 years of existence, the band has had people talking about whether or not they make "Christian Rock" (they say they don't), about frontman Dug Pinnick's being gay (yes, he already said he is, so what?). What's more interesting is their progressive metal sound influenced by gospel, blues and much… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on November 29, 2010 at 4:50pm — 2 Comments

WATCH: Skunk Anansie - "Over The Love" Video

We love us some Skunk Anansie here on AP. Their music is consistently dope and lead singer Skin has so damn much charisma! They recently released their first album in over 10 years and are performing around the globe to support it (speaking of, scroll down to watch a cool performance they just did yesterday). For… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 11, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Martin Luther airs his soul to prep for Afro-punk 2010 Festival

Each moment with Martin Luther's music inscribes soulful simplicity on a dreamer’s heart. He chases truth with acoustic realities, defining rebel soul music lyrical, practically, and artistically. Putting his heart on the line, Martin Luther passionately lives his music, with hopes that his music will be as important to other people as it is to him. “I hope that soul music returns to visibility and prominence in our culture… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on June 15, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Video: The Noisettes Cover 'Ever Fallen In Love With Someone You Shouldn't've'!

What happens when one of the hottest UK bands covers a classic pop/punk song? Afro-punk favorites The Noisettes' just released the video for their cover of Buzzcocks' 'Ever Fallen In Love With Someone You Shouldn't've'. The song was recorded as part of a campaign to celebrate shoe brand Doc Martens' 50th anniversary. Watch the stunning video below!

- L C-D