Over the weekend, Afropunk 2016 took place in Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park. Featuring vibrant musical performances on four different stages from the likes of Janelle Monae, The Internet, Living Colour, Angel Haze, George Clinton, Ice Cube, Laura Mvula, Shabazz Palaces, and Saul Williams, just to name a few, anyone in attendance at the annual two-day fest was lucky, to say the least. A worldwide movement (with festivals in London and Paris as well) void of sexism, racism, ableism, ageism, homophobia, fatphobia, transphobia and all out hate, Afropunk – now in its 11th year – is a festival of live music, fashion, one-of-a-kind art (via Afropunk’s Spinthrift Market), good vibes and love. Afropunk even hosts After Dark events at bars, restaurants and other locales in Fort Greene and Williamsburg. Naturally, we had to spread some of that beautiful love around. Check out some pics and video of performers, the highly creative and stylish crowd, and overall Afropunk community at this year’s fest.
Afro Punk Queens
Francheska Medina, Cipriana Quann, Franchesa Ramsey and TK Quann take a break from the festivities to pose for a slay this photo.
Saul Williams
Performer Saul Williams felt and looked right at home, both on the stage and in the crowd.
Living Colour
Living Colour and Fishbone united on stage for one hell of a jam session.
Angel Haze
Surrounded by festival-goers, Angel Haze serenades the crowd.
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Shabazz Palaces
Ishmael Butler, formerly of Digable Planets, and Tendai Maraire combined to form Shabazz Palaces. Here they are doing what they do best on the Afro Punk stage.
Janelle Monae
Electric, eclectic, and very Afro Punk.
Very Black
Is it just us, or are you craving that tote bag?!
Painted Up
How beautiful is her tribal-inspired body art?
Bantu Knots
Purple bantu knot locs? Yes, please!
Peace and Love
Beautiful smiles and beautiful styles abound at Afro Punk.
Good Vibes Only
She’s feeling the Afro Punk vibes while rocking a beautiful multi-colored headdress.
Power…
…to the people, and to the party!
