Afropunk livestream adds Common, Yves Tumor, Dua Saleh, Bootsy Collins & much more
The lineup for the virtual edition of Afropunk now includes over 50 artists, speakers, and more...
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Afropunk virtual fest lineup (Moses Sumney, serpentwithfeet, Tiwa Savage, Smino, more)
The free virtual fest Planet Afropunk also includes Masego, Mereba, Ari Lennox, Sampa the Great & Petite Noir, Meshell Ndegeocello, and much more...
Hurricane Florence concert cancellations & tour updates
Hurricane Florence has made landfall in North Carolina, bringing with it high winds and rains, power outages, storm surges and flash flooding. Now a Category One storm, the hurricane is still doing a lot of damage, and artists including Neko Case, Life of Agony, Frankie Cosmos, and Jawbreaker have cancelled and postponed shows accordingly.
Common played The Oscars w/Andra Day & a Tiny Desk Concert w/August Greene (watch)
Common and Andra Day were introduced by Dave Chappelle for their Oscar performance, and joined onstage by a collection of activists that they'd contacted. "Tell the NRA they’re in God’s way," Common said before performing.
What’s going on Sunday?
Elephant Stone, Marc Ribot, Grouper & William Basinski, lots of benefits for schools, and more Sunday show options in NYC.