Afro-Punk's Blog – May 2012 Archive (15)

Today we're putting the spotlight on Ms. Andy Allo. This funky lady is a Cameroonian singer, songwriter and guitar player who has toured extensively with Prince. She also released a solo album in 2009 and has a new project coming this summer. Scroll down to check out some of her music, footage of her on stage with Prince and more. How dope is this? - Lou C-D…

While you wait for Azealia Banks' debut LP 'Broke With Expensive Taste' (coming in September) and her mixtape 'Fantastic' (due out July 4 - get a free track here), here's her brand-new 4-track EP '1991'. It includes '212', the song that made her an Internet…

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'.

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…

Self-proclaimed lyricist/bitch/comedian/cutie pie Azealia Banks revealed a track off her upcoming 'Fantastic' mixtape. It's called 'JUMANJI', with production by Hudson Mohawke & Nick Hook.


Check it out below and download it too if you fancy it! It's…

On May 20th come to a special edition of Comedy at the Knitting Factory. For one night only the show moves from the front bar into the mainroom for a performance by Hannibal and special guests from 9:00pm-10:20pm. At 10:20 we will screen the documentary "A WEEK TO KILL" which follows Hannibal as he prepares to film his hour special for Comedy Central. Then at 11pm on Comedy Central is the world premiere of HANNIBAL BURESS: ANIMAL FURNACE, Hannibal's first Comedy Central special.…

Everybody's getting all excited about the upcoming Jimi Hendrix biopic starring Andre 3000 
we told you about a few days ago. Turns out Jimi Hendrix's estate released a new statement. Excerpt: "Experience Hendrix, LLC, the family-owned company entrusted with safeguarding the legacy of Jimi Hendrix and administrator of the Jimi Hendrix music and publishing catalog, has…

In case you didn't know, Reggie Watts is a real talented comedian/musician/vocalist/beatboxer. Yes, he's funny, but there's also real musical badassness there too, you heard? On the heels of his latest Comedy Central special (Live at Central Park), a new CD/DVD of the show is set for release on May 15th.

Watts also has a slew of tour dates coming up in the US. New York, Philly, Atlanta, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Orleans and more cities have been…

Are you ready for Bloc Party's big come back? Yes, Kele is still on the line-up, although 
he once thought he was fired... They've been recording new music and announced tour dates all over the place, from Europe to Australia, and yes, in the US (see schedule below).


Who's excited?


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Sade only tours every 10 years or so, right? And while it's worth the wait, it's always nice to be able to jam to their performances a little more often. Ms. Adu and her bandmates are releasing a Live DVD from their 2011 tour on May 22nd, available 
HERE for pre-order. 122 minutes of goodness. Will you be watching it? - L…

Hey guys, as you know we're very excited about our short film series 
The Triptych, highlighting the work of visual artists Sanford Biggers, Barron Claiborne and Wangechi Mutu (see trailers below).


Here's the deal: we want you to attend the screening at the Brooklyn Museum on May 24th and the after-party. To enter to win tickets, you just…

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…

Rumors had been circulating for a minute, some said Jimi Hendrix's estate initially refused to authorize the use of his music in the movie. But
The Irish Film & Television Network (IFTN) revealed that ‘All Is By My Side’, the Jimi biopic project starring Outkast's Andre 3000, is moving forward. Filming/production will reportedly begin later this month in Ireland, under director John Ridley's watch.

"The film will be set…

So excited to get confirmation that indie band Kudu (an AP favorite) is being resurrected under the name AWK (i.e. Art World Killer). Expect an album this fall, but in meanwhile, we have new music and visuals for ya! (see below)

Singer/songwriter Sylvia Black, aka Betty Black (listen to her solo project here), is telling us: "Art World Killer (AWK) was born after after KUDU's…

This just in from genre-bending group Twin Shadow and their frontman George Lewis (in short: get ready for his dope new album and here's a FREE MP3 for ya):

"One winter I crashed my motorcycle, with a friend on the back. I shouldn't have been riding that day, but I was young and fearless of the black roads, fast and easy in my ways. As the bike slipped from under us my head filled with words. The slow motion moments of calm just after surprise and just before regret are…