Afro-Punk's Blog – July 2012 Archive (12)

Stream The Noisettes' show on the BT River of Music Africa Stage

Woo! Stream The @Noisettes' show on the BT River of Music Africa Stage, honey bunny.

You can watch the FULL set now at http://thespace.org/items/e0000lg2. "The BT River of Music event, a celebration of global music, took place in London at six venues on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd July."…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 30, 2012 at 12:16pm — No Comments

Hey Afropunkz, Join Us On Instagram Too!

Hey Afropunkz and Afropunkettes! Do you use Instagram? Meet us there @AFROPUNK so you can keep up with our whereabouts and the dope people we meet along the way. Instagram ain't seen it yet, honey!…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 30, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

Tattooed Ladies & Dudes! Be A Part Of The Afropunk Ink Calendar 2012 By Sugar & Spikes

LADIES, DUDES, ALL YE TATTED:

If you have killer INK that's striking, inspiring, self-defining and generally RAD, we want YOU to be in the 2012 AFROPUNK INK Calendar, brought to you by our inked amigos at Sugar & Spikes. Submit a photo of your tattoo to the…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 30, 2012 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

AP Quickie: Meshell Collabs With Sinead O’Connor, Toshi Reagon, Valerie June, Cody ChesnuTT On New Album

We told ya that Meshell Ndegeocello's new album 'Pour Une Ame Souveraine' (coming October 9) is a tribute to Nina Simone. “She had things to say, she protested. She was a loud, proud black, female voice during a time when black female voices were not encouraged to make themselves heard.”, says the artist. The tracklisting has been revealed (see below). It features collabs with Sinead O’Connor, Toshi Reagon, Valerie June, Cody ChesnuTT, Lizz Wright, Tracy Wannomae. Who's eager to…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 22, 2012 at 10:15am — 3 Comments

Murs Kicks Homophobia In The Butt 'Animal Style' With His Latest Video

Take that homophobia! Rapper Murs breaks barriers in his latest video 'Animal Style', going as far as playing the role of a gay boy, kissing a man on camera, and sporting a "Legalize Gay" T-shirt (calling for the repeal of California's ban on same-sex marriage Prop 8).

This shouldn't be a big deal, but let's face it, it still is.

Murs says: "Animal Style is a song I did for many reasons. The first was to be an advocate for people close to me who are out, and those who…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 20, 2012 at 8:00am — 10 Comments

Afropunk Festival 'Battle Of The Bands': Top 16 Bands!

Voting is over! Congratulations to the following TOP VOTED 16 Bands in our 'Battle Of The Bands' for a chance to perform at the Afropunk Festival 2012: School Ov Thought, Tess, (I Am) Isis, Blind Benny, Femi The DriFish & The Out Of Water eXperience, London Bridgez, Sweatshop, Joe Jordans Experiment,…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 13, 2012 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Can Andre 3000 & Crew Pull Off That Jimi Biopic Without Using Any Hendrix Original Music?

We know many of you guys are real excited about the upcoming Jimi Hendrix biopic starring Andre 3000. As we've told you before, Hendrix's estate refused to authorize the use of original music or copyrights created by Jimi Hendrix. So the team had to get creative to work around this. Producers told magazine Rolling Stone that they will use new recordings of songs that…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 9, 2012 at 8:16am — 11 Comments

Lil Raggamuffin Summer Camp Rocks Jamaica

Afropunk is more than music and fashion it’s a lifestyle. It’s the spirit of youth- having a vision and not waiting for permission to see it manifested. I'd like to tell you about the Lil Raggamuffin Summer Camp – an arts and entrepreneurship summer program located in the mountains of Jamaica. Many members of the Afropunk community are volunteering this year (and have been for the past 6 years!).…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 9, 2012 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

Introducing Johnnie Heartbreak and the rAdiCaL Legs

Another find right from the AP community: Ms. Johnnie Heartbreak and the rAdiCaL Legs. If the demo for 'Shotgun' is any indication, we should be in for some kick-ass tunes when they're done recording their project. Rocking and rolling with a dash of hip-hop. "Urban rock", as they put it. The vocals go back and forth between smooth sensuality and defiant fierceness. You can say you heard them here first. :) - Lou…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 6, 2012 at 10:28am — 8 Comments

Frank Ocean On His Sexual Orientation

Did you hear about singer Frank Ocean's online post in which he reveals that he once fell in love with a male friend? "4 summers ago, I met somebody. I was 19 years old. He was too. WE spent that summer, and the summer after, together. Everyday almost. And on the days we were together, time would glide. Most of the day I’d see him, and his smile. I’d hear his conversation and his silence until it was time to sleep. Sleep I would often share with him. By the time I realized I was…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 4, 2012 at 12:31pm — 10 Comments

Win Tix To NYC screening of the Fishbone documentary 7/6 @ CBGB Festival + Fishbone Concert

AP Fam, we have a pair of tix to the following screening Fri July 6th + a pair of tix to the Fishbone show at Brooklyn Bowl Sun. July 8th at 8pm. Email us by 5pm EST today July 4th 2012 at afropunkcommunity@gmail.com with "FISHBONE" as the subject for a chance to win. xo

PALE GRIOT FILM PRESENTS A SCREENING OF

“EVERYDAY SUNSHINE: THE STORY OF…

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Added by Afro-Punk on July 4, 2012 at 5:00am — 2 Comments

Introducing France-Based Punk Band Skip The Use

With a lead singer called Mat Bastard, France-based punk band Skip The Use is causing a commotion around the country. After making the festival rounds and putting out a couple of records, they released their second album 'Can Be Late' earlier this year. These guys look and sound like trouble... :) Let us know what you think. - Lou C-D…