AfroPunk Details

On the Road with the American Fangs

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:25:10 -0400

This year’s festival even featured Black Punk pioneers, Pure Hell! Well, 2009 is not over yet and AP is making the most of it by kicking off the first ever Afro-Punk Tour. Saul Williams headlines this historic lineup, which also features Houston, Texas natives American Fangs, who have also taken 2009 by storm with the release of their first EP, self-titled American Fangs. Over the next few weeks, as the AP tour makes its way across the country, I will be teaming up with the Fangs to give you an up close and personal look at life on the Afro-Punk tour from their point of view, in their words!

Via Sierra who writes about music on her well-written music blog

revengeofrickywilliams: SPRING 2010: HISTORY IS GOING TO BE...

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:36:41 -0400

revengeofrickywilliams:

SPRING 2010: HISTORY IS GOING TO BE MADE IN LOUISVILLE. KY

We are proud to announce that in the Spring of 2010, Art Sanctuary and the Alley Theater will be hosting the very first AfroPunk @ Art Sanctuary festival!

It will be a HUGE regional event consisting of:

Live Rock Music!

Visual Art!

Partying!

A Screening of the Afropunk Film! (The First In Kentucky!)

A Panel Discussion of the Film!

LOTS OF FUN!

Stay tuned here for more official announcements as we get closer to the event!

Image via www.in-color.net

Also Stay tuned here for more info!

Afropunk on Brooklyn Vegan

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:50:56 -0400

Afropunk on Brooklyn Vegan:

From the Website:

Headliners at this year’s fest include Pure Hell and Whole Wheat Bread on July 4th, Living Colour and Earl Greyhound on July 5th, and Saul Williams and Janelle Monae on July 6th.

Info on how to get to BAM. If you want to check out full...

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:36:15 -0400

Info on how to get to BAM. If you want to check out full details, just go to the AfroPunk website.

AfroPunk Thread on CouchSurfing.com

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:27:57 -0400

AfroPunk Thread on CouchSurfing.com:

Lots of Brooklyners are planning on attending Afropunk. If you’re not from NYC Metro, check out Couchsurfing to perhaps find a nice person to hang out with, have a drink/coffee, or even spend a night with.

What Is Afropunk?

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:20:52 -0400

What Is Afropunk?:

In 2005, the very first annual Afro-Punk Festival debuted to wildly enthusiastic crowds at the iconic Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).The festival celebrated and unified the cultural cornerstones of Afro-Punk: music, film, and most importantly, the fiercely independent and influential individuals that are the lifeblood of the AP community. The festival has become a highlight every summer since.

This summer Afro-Punk, BAMcinematek and Toyota will present the 4th annual Afro-Punk Festival, taking place July 4th -July 13th, 2009 in the heart of Brooklyn, NY.

The festival is the definitive destination for the global Afro-Punk community and audiences yearning to experience true AP culture. Last year 30,000 people attended the festvial, and this year is expected to be even bigger, featuring 40 bands, 15 films being screened, a visual art exhibit and a skate park featuring 30 pro BMX riders and 15 Pro skaters from around the country.