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Added by Afro-Punk on June 26, 2012 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments
Badass musical 'Fela!' is back on Broadway for a limited time. Have you seen it? Scroll down for a discount offer from the production:…
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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…
Added by Afro-Punk on June 6, 2012 at 8:00am — 7 Comments
The troublemakers of hardcore punk band Trash Talk are now signed to Odd Future Records. Look for their new album '119' coming this fall. The Odd Future press release (ahem) speaks for itself: "So them muthafu***** ova at Odd Future records done signed a fu***** group of crackas and ni**** in a hardcore punk band called Trash Talk. I mean it makes sense since Odd Future fans…
Added by Afro-Punk on June 4, 2012 at 9:30am — 2 Comments
The word is out: Janelle Monae told Back To Rockville (music blog in her home state Kansas): "I plan on releasing two albums next year" (...) "I will try to stick to the scheduled release dates, which I know but can't say."
In other words, you're gonna have to wait to know exactly when, ok? Monae also stated that she will be touring "with some really big artists". Stay tuned...…
Added by Afro-Punk on December 12, 2011 at 1:30pm — 5 Comments
Magazine Spin agrees with us: Death is a Can't-miss act at this year's CMJ Festival in NY! That's why we have them on the bill of our CMJ showcase tomorrow Oct. 18th- get your tickets… Continue
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You can't wait to rock out with punksters Cerebral Ballzy at this year's Afro-punk Festival, huh? We gotcha. Check out this recording of a show they did at the Macbeth (London) on May 7th 2011. Pump up the volume! It's raw, punchy, just what you would expect from those rabble-rousers. Included, their hits: 'Insufficient Fare'… Continue
Added by Afro-Punk on July 6, 2011 at 4:34pm — 3 Comments
Did you know that Caribbean island Trinidad has a vibrant alt rock scene with tens of bands? There are many groups we'd like to introduce you to, but let's start with AP members 5 Miles to Midnight, an up-and-coming band currently working on a self-titled EP to be released this year (preview some tracks below). They describe their sound as "iRock" (island rock). Band co-founder/drummer Rhys Thompson… Continue
Added by Afro-Punk on June 17, 2011 at 5:30pm — 9 Comments
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…
Added by Afro-Punk on February 21, 2011 at 6:00pm — 33 Comments
From her underdog anthem 'Ready To Go' to her stint at the 2010 SXSW Festival, Sydnee-Jane and her backing vocalists the Jane-ettes are causing a stir in the Houston music scene and beyond. Fierce looks, check. Funky electro jams, check. But don't get it twisted honey, she also occasionally delivers heartfelt down-tempo songs, like "Your Love", featured on the soundtrack of indie movie 'After School…
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