Over the last ten years, K-pop has distinguished itself by appropriating enticing elements of rap, Hip-hop, jazz, and rock; all genres which emerged and was created by black musicians.
Over the last ten years, K-pop has distinguished itself by appropriating enticing elements of rap, Hip-hop, jazz, and rock; all genres which emerged and was created by black musicians.
Festival hair. According to Google images, the trendiest hairstyles for festival flair include glitter partings, space buns and a boho braid or two. However, if you attend Afropunk you will find that the trendiest hairstyles are not those typically found in a festival lookbook.
Afropunk. The one and only annual arts festival that embraces and celebrates black culture and is undoubtedly made for us, by us (FUBU baby). By it’s own definition, it represents spirit and heritage, blackness and rebellion. This is felt not only by the art that is provided, but also by the people who attend.
As Afropunk 2017 fast approaches, we look back on last year’s celebrations of fashion, culture, style and the people who make the festival iconic.
It’s this love of literature that led Caleb to being named the Young People’s Laureate in 2016.
Trying to leave your own stamp in the creative industry is a difficult feat for any budding artist, something New Orleans based photographer, Akasha Rabut is very open about.
The animator and illustrator’s latest animation “Black Barbie” is a story about her own experience with skin bleaching.
Although Will Prince does not wish to be known as an artist who solely draws rappers, hip hop is where his art lives.
It’s been 10 years since Afrikan Boy, the self-proclaimed afro-grime rapper, stepped on the scene
Illustrator and digital artist, Nomes Dee is the latest name to have on your radar. Her work is a bold and beautiful showcase of women of color, as well as figures of popular culture, but it's her futuristic style that separates her work from others
Sony World Photography Award nominated Sebastian Barros presents Boys in the Clouds, an intimate portrait of the men left behind in one of the fastest growing cities in the world.
Skepta has only broken through on a mainstream platform where the culture has become watered down and lost to those who grew with the UK Rap scene.