WHAT'S NEW
FEATURE: Afro Click photographer Jessyca Alves explores the beautiful diversity and identities of Afro-Brazilian women in ‘Identidade Negra’ portrait series. PHOTOS
The history and culture of punk-reggae band Bad Brains is commemorated with ‘Banned In Babylon: The Art and Culture of Bad Brains’ fine art and memorabilia exhibition at L.A.’s Subliminal Projects, now until Aug. 20. SEE
Electro-soul duo LION BABE's first North American tour heads to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, and Detroit soon! Grab tickets and see when LION BABE is in your city. TICKETS
AFROPUNK Mixtape #020: Drums Of War is now streaming! This month’s tape features a powerhouse compilation of political attitude, boldness, and activism from artist like NAS & Erykah Badu, Jamila Woods, Downtown Boys, Skye and Ross, Blood Orange, clipping, Vic Mensa, and many more. STREAM
Rio de Janeiro-based rap group Família Zero Bala reconnects with the importance of ancestry in new track 'Brasil África'. STREAM
Herbie Hancock brings his impressive discography to life in Brooklyn for the first time in five decades on August 11. The jazz luminary will perform live at the Prospect Park Bandshell for the final Benefit Concert of the 2016 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival, with a band including: James Genus (bass), Trevor Lawrence, Jr. (drums), Lionel Loueke (guitar), and Terrace Martin (sax and keyboards). Grammy Award-winning electronic jazz quartet Robert Glasper Experiment and innovative contemporary soul artist Jamie Lidell and the Royal Pharaohs will open the night. TICKETS
NEW MUSIC: Gothic-soul singer serpentwithfeet previews his upcoming debut EP with the release of title track 'Blisters'. STREAM
The two black women behind London-based fashion line Pantyhoe$ share swimwear collaboration with students from Rio de Janeiro’s Spectaculu School. PHOTOS
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