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Afropunk returns to Brooklyn with Erykah Badu — now in the Prospect Park bandshell
Afropunk BLKTOPIA is all afternoon and evening on Friday and Saturday, as part of the Celebrate Brooklyn! series.
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Ryan Kailath
News
Afropunk is back in Brooklyn on Saturday, but with some new twists
The two-day festival, which starts Saturday, has changed locations, but it still celebrates Black music and culture, while embracing full-throated individuality.
By
Precious Fondren
Arts & Entertainment
Afropunk Brooklyn announces lineup and new location
Jazmine Sullivan and Flying Lotus will headline this year’s event.
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Precious Fondren
Arts & Entertainment
Brooklyn music festival Afropunk returns to its roots in Fort Greene
After sitting out two years because of the pandemic, the ambitious festival came back strong through sun and rain on Sept. 10 and 11, once again providing a creative safe space for Black communities.
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Precious Fondren
Arts & Entertainment
Weekend arts planner: Hauser & Wirth shows, Afropunk, Roxy Music
Explore Hauser & Wirth's art exhibitions, AFROPUNK festival, and Roxy Music in NYC this weekend. Our arts planner highlights contemporary visual art, cultural music festivals, and legendary rock performances.
By
Steve Smith
Arts & Entertainment
'We See You': Photos From Inside Afropunk 2019
'The theme this year is We See You,' one attendee told Gothamist. 'I wanted to make sure I represent that: taking up space making yourself visible and unapologetic.'
By
Ruth Samuel
Arts & Entertainment
Photos, Videos: The Style And Music Of Afropunk 2017
The unapologetically black and dope Afropunk returned for a phenomenal weekend at Brooklyn's Commodore Barry Park.
By
Scott Heins
Arts & Entertainment
Ice Cube, George Clinton & More Set To Play Afropunk 2016
Ice Cube, TV On The Radio, George Clinton, Tyler the Creator, Janelle Monae are coming to Brooklyn this summer.
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Scott Heins
Arts & Entertainment
Photos: Afropunk Fest Brings Heavy Beats, Brilliant Style To Brooklyn
Photos and videos from inside this year's Afropunk Fest.
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Scott Heins
Arts & Entertainment
49 Photos: Hot Style, Slammin' Music At Afropunk Fest In Brooklyn
Day two of the Afropunnk Fest is today, at Commodore Barry Park in Fort Greene, from 12:00 noon to 9:30 p.m.
By
Jen Chung
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