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New Features On Afro-Punk Kicking Off Today!



Starting today, we're bringing you some dope new features on afropunk.com, right in the Blogs section! Each contributor will capture the life of our community and bring their special brand of thought
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Added by Afro-Punk on February 8, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Take a trip to Woodstock with Earl Greyhound

If you're lucky enough to catch a set of Earl Greyhound's, you can leave your blunts and happy pills at home. Here is a group that grooves hard enough that they will make you take a trip back to the pre-existing days of flower power, peace pipes, and massive Afros. Fortunately for Afro-punk, we bagged this Brooklyn based blues-rock band for our 2009 tour and jammed with them for more than 10 cities. Comprised of bassist/vocalist- KamContinue

Added by Afro-Punk on January 25, 2010 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Because sometimes, Krak isn't so bad

Ladies, please tug on your low rise jeans and toss your belts back in the closet. CX KiDTRONiK and Tchaka Diallo consider a slight peak of your butt crack as free advertising for their "KRAK ATTACK" themed show. As one of the featured bands that performed on the Afro-punk 2009 music tour, CX KiDTRONiK featuring Diallo could have been placed in a musical category all by themselves. CX calls their sound "punk-rap," with sounds composed of swirling video game beats from an electric drum machineContinue

Added by Afro-Punk on January 11, 2010 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

AFRO-PUNK'S EXTENDED INTERVIEW WITH SAUL WILLIAMS- THE MAN BEHIND THE FEATHERS

For a man who's name evokes intensity with a shield of mystery, Saul Williams' single presence can quiet an entire room packed with people crossing all racial demographics. Making history with Afro-punk as the headliner of the 2009 U.S. tour, Saul Williams seemed like the perfect candidate to represent our idea of freedom of expression fused with tossing out racial boundaries and social norms. At 37 years-old, Saul has touched every aspect of the entertainment industry, ranging from his leadContinue

Added by Afro-Punk on December 21, 2009 at 6:00pm — 5 Comments

An Unlimited Supply of Darkness with Damos Abadon

It's not often that the folks here at Afro-punk really get a chance to sit down and talk to people in the Afro-punk community. Luckily for us, while we were on our U.S. tour, we had the chance to meet up with some of the funniest, craziest, and most quirky individuals that make up the AP online forum- one of them being Damos Abadon, other wise known as the controversial king, "Darkness Unlimited." As an Afro-punk online user for almost five years, he has managed to piss off tons of people witContinue

Added by Afro-Punk on December 14, 2009 at 9:01pm — 12 Comments

American Fangs- Living a Great Life in the Fast Lane

If the equation for a promising new rock band includes great musicians (their "fuck corporate" lyrics make you want to quit your day job), extreme energy (they throw up from exhaustion after almost every set), fancy body art, and just rugged bad assness (the lead singer, Gus, pissed in a beer bottle during this interview), then the American Fangs are fit for a sure formula of success. Comprised of five guys from Houston, Texas- Gabriel Cavazos "Gus" as the lead singer, Kenyon Puttenney on guContinue

Added by Afro-Punk on December 9, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

T.O.B.E: Work To Ride - The Other Black Experience


Non-profit made History with the first African-American Polo team in the nation

"Founded in 1994, Work to Ride (WTR) is a 501 c3, non-profit community-based prevention program that aids disadvantaged urban youth though constructive activities centered on horsemanship, equine sports and education. The program is housed at Ch
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Added by Afro-Punk on December 7, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Interview with Rough Francis drummer, Dylan.


Afro-punk: Do you think black people on the punk scene is a little odd? Dylan: Umm, not at all. I think that society has a way of compartmentalizing people and life just isn't that text book. We need to embrace as much expression and creativity to get theContinue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 21, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

T.O.B.E.: Bill Powell - The Other Black Experience


Bill Powell

First African-American to build, own a golf
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Added by Afro-Punk on October 19, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Free Download! Afro-punk VOL2 "FUCK ROCK STARS"!


We selected the baddest, dopest bands around and put together a fresh collection of 16 tracks to rock out to! From Saul Williams' extravagant "Convict Colony" to American Fangs' banging "Le Kick" and Earl Greyhound's "Oye Vaya", weContinue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 17, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Afro-punk Tour! Brought To You By CONVERSE



* UPDATE: LIVING COLOUR JOINS THE TOUR ON SELECT DATES! (see below) *
* Show added: Nov. 11, Santa Barbara, CA @ Velvet Jones *
* Amp Fiddler Joins Us
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Added by Afro-Punk on October 16, 2009 at 9:00am — 29 Comments

FELA! on Broadway


Hey guys, just wanna tell you about this great show on Broadway. Check it out! http://www.felaonbroadway.com/
"Enter the extravagant, decadent, rebellious world of a legendary musician. A provocative hybrid of dance and Broadway musical, FELA! features the Afrobe
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Added by Afro-Punk on October 10, 2009 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Think You're The Sh!t In Your Town? Then We Want You.


Represent your AP scene and score a free ticket to your city show!


Are you "in-the-know" when it comes to uncovering underground venues, alternative scenes, artists and other afro-punkers in your city? Do you think you have what it takes to live Afro-punk for a day?

Afro-punk is embarking on its first
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Added by Afro-Punk on October 9, 2009 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Free Download! Activator's "Unfortunate Lovely" EP!


Hailing from various parts of New York City, with influences as divergent as Prince and Gwar, Activator's music is a fitting homage to classic NYC Hardcore with a twist. Catch the guys on tour with Saul Williams at this year's Afro Punk C
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Added by Afro-Punk on October 7, 2009 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

Cipher's Fall 2009 Listening Tour: Be A Part of It!


Not your regular listening parties! You might have seen Cipher in the Afro-Punk movie, or ripping the stage at one of our shows. This socially conscious hardcore band always brings
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Added by Afro-Punk on October 5, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

The Noisettes: "Wild Young Hearts"


The
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Added by Afro-Punk on October 2, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Winners Announced! Contest: The Best Black Alternative Videos

And the winners are... Drum roll...
1st Prize: Christopher Irving! Thanks Chris for posting dope videos year-round.
2nd Prize: PolarVibez! Keep posting that good stuff! :)
3rd prize: Dwayne! (who also happens to be a very talented photographer!)
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Added by Afro-Punk on October 1, 2009 at 1:30pm — 7 Comments

T.O.B.E.: Tony Hansberry II - The Other Black Experience


Tony Hansberry II

14-year-old develops a way of sewing u
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Added by Afro-Punk on September 21, 2009 at 5:00pm — 13 Comments

T.O.B.E.: Willie O'Ree - The Other Black Experience


Willie O'Ree

First Black player in the National Hockey Le
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Added by Afro-Punk on September 11, 2009 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

New Features on Afro-Punk: Status Updates & iPhone!


Hi good people, There are some cool new features on www.afropunk.com! You can now see a Status box at the top of your Profile pages. This is the place to share some exciting news or tell everyone what's on your mind! Your updates will appear not only on your page, but on the home page in the Latest Activity section. You can also chang
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Added by Afro-Punk on September 11, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Afro-Punk Vol2


16 DOPE TRACKS
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APX Spotlight

Combining raw talent with a go-getter attitude, Terry Kennedy worked his way from skating in the streets of Long Beach to pro skater and entrepreneur.
Visit APX for more skate news and views!

Artist Feature

You can always count on California King to deliver straight-up rock music.
Based in Brooklyn, NY, these bros always bring it! Click here to check them out!

Afro-punk is a platform for the other Black experience, the one we don't see in our media. D.I.Y (Do It Yourself) is the foundation.

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