Another year of the Afropunk festival in Brooklyn, NY, is done, and there were plenty of highlights from this time around. While everyone will talk about the fashion side of it, which is without a doubt better than anything happening in Williamsburg, the musical lineup is always strong. But aside from the slayage of headliners like Grace […]
Nothing says “summer’s almost over” quite like a weekend-long explosion of stylish dress, food trucks, and of course music. The annual AfroPunk Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary this past weekend in Brooklyn’s own Commodore Barry Park and the ever-expanding festival brought the heat this year. Named after the titular Afro-centric substrata of punk music that […]
The Afro Punk Festival is ready to invade Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn again this year with a flood of food trucks, sunshine, and denim vests as far as the eyes can see. Known for booking music acts that embody the afro-punk experience and fostering a multicultural community, this year’s line-up looks to be no […]
Carolina rapper, Caktuz..?13, returns with a banger! This new video is like a romp through one of Cak..?13’z fantasies. Gangstamuzik Act I is the 1st half of a 2 part video. This infectious song is from Caktuz..?13’z controversial 2010 release GOD*Z PORNO [iTunes] Although the second installment (Act II) of Caktuz..?13’z magnum opus wont be […]
BlackPlanet group, Afro Punk, allows you to be who you really are. Come join this group to vibe with other people who enjoy Afro Punk and other things related to the music and the people. You can join the group here. BlackPlanet member, MELANIN7, Overstands The Stresses Of Time Erotic Author, Allison Hobbs, Has Some […]
The documentation of rock and roll’s Black roots should come as no surprise to anyone with an Internet connection and a thirst for musical knowledge, but many are unaware of the band Death and the role that they played in shaping the sound of 1970s proto-punk music.
