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AfroPunk Festival | Mos Def

by Dana Bingham

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I have lost count as to how many times I have seen Mos Def perform. One thing is for sure, Mos Def knows how to put on a show and you will get your money’s worth. It’s hard to describe what a typical Mos Def show is like. Depending on how he may feel, he may perform a show complete with very few of his own songs, but more like the songs from artists that influenced him like Nina Simone, Howling Wolf, or even Bell Biv DeVoe. He interacts with the crowd as if they are sitting in his living-room digging through old vinyl records or CDs. The fact remains, Mos Def is a storyteller. It is clear to the audience that each song and it’s order were given considerable thought.

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Check out Brooklyn based Game Rebellion as they excite the crowd with their blend of rock and hip-hop at this year’s Afro Punk Festival. Warning…beware of mosh-pit and lead singer performing from high places.

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AfroPunk Festival 2010 Recap

by Dana Bingham

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Afro Punk started out as a vision by filmmaker James Spooner. His documentary film of the same name explored the the black identity and culture in the punk community across the world. After the film’s release, the Afropunk festival was born in celebration of its music, fashion, and art.

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AfroPunk Festival | Cipher + Interview

by Dana Bingham

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One of the bands I was most excited to see perform at the AfroPunk Festival was Cipher. Their socially conscious lyrics against the roaring guitars and hardcore drums, can put any one in a trance and send them dancing uncontrollably in to a mosh pit.

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Check out highlights from The Cool Kids’ performance and Kid Cudi’s guest appearance at the 2010 AfroPunk Festival in Brooklyn, NY. Be sure to download their latest mixtape Tacklebox.

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