The Afro-Punk festival is celebrating it's 8th season, and with the antics that happened surrounding last years show (Hurricane Irene swept through and the show was cancelled), fans are anxiously awaiting this years two-day fun filled activities.
Besides 2012's star-studded line-up of Erykah Badu, Janelle Monáe, Das Racist, Gordon Voidwell, Gym Class Heroes, and more, acts such as Skindred, Spank Rock, Toro Y Moi, and Radkey are set to take the stage--all supplemented by a BMX and skate competition that's sure to bring out the best in the area.
The festival supports up and coming artists, and has been the forefront for showcasing Santigold, the Noisettes, and more before they hit it big. Janelle Monáe says of the event, “Afropunk supported me from the beginning. They’ve been the early adopters...because of their word of mouth, I’m able to go out to the rest of the world.”
The festival supports up and coming artists, and has been the forefront for showcasing Santigold, the Noisettes, and more before they hit it big. Janelle Monáe says of the event, “Afropunk supported me from the beginning. They’ve been the early adopters...because of their word of mouth, I’m able to go out to the rest of the world.”
It's all set to go down at Commodore Barry Park, in Brooklyn NY, on August 25 and 26 at the end of the summer. And it's free entry. Bring out the mowhawk.--GB
