AFROPUNK
AfroPunk first came to the scene as a documentary based on African American youth in Brooklyn, New York who were into Punk music. It introduce anyone that viewed the film, a different side of African American experience in Punk. White America expects the majority of young Black teenagers and adults in America to embrace Hip Hop culture , but when Black teenagers and adults embrace Punk culture, you are considered white boy/girl and don't want to associate yourself with your own. We all (or some) know the origin of rock started with African Americans in Rhythm and Blues, with Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and many more. If you let others tell you your history, you would think white folks invented "Rock n Roll", with their proclaimed king Elvis Presley, but our white folks always try to write their way into history as cultural bandits. The Pre-Punk era, bands like Death and Bad Brains gave flare to the punk genre but gain little recognition in mainstream music. Punk is a manifestation of ancient tradition passed down from ancient Africa. The piercings, painting around the eyes, face, and lips with multiple colors, the drums, guitar and bass(strings), and griot. Don't forget the pit, which is a sacred ritual when we expressed ourselves in dance, speaking an unspoken language to God. The AfroPunk documentary came out back in 2003, and it has gave birth to 9 years of the AfroPunk Festival in Brooklyn, New York. It took place this year, August 23-24 it was held at Commodore Barry Park. D'Angelo was the special guest with many other amazing acts in Punk, Hip Hop, Neo-Soul, Electronic, and Alternative. If you want to know more about AfroPunk check out the websites below. The documentary can be viewed on the bottom the post.
AfroPunk The Movie
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