The AfroPunk Music Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

The AfroPunk Music Festival in Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. / University of Missouri

The annual AfroPunk music festival returned to Atlanta, attracting thousands of concertgoers. The celebration of innovation in the music and fashion world began in 2005 in Brooklyn, and has morphed into an international celebration in other major cities, like London and Paris. Producers Jeff Harris and Sean Powers documented the festival.


  

  

  

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

  

Singer and songwriter Willow Smith

Singer and songwriter Willow Smith

Singer and songwriter Willow Smith

Singer and songwriter Willow Smith

Singer and songwriter Willow Smith (right) performs with her mom, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Singer and songwriter Willow Smith (right) performs with her mom, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Singer and songwriter Solange Knowles

Singer and songwriter Solange Knowles

Singer and songwriter Solange Knowles (left) performs with her backup singers.

Singer and songwriter Solange Knowles (left) performs with her backup singers.

Singer and songwriter Solange Knowles (left) performs in front of her fans.

Singer and songwriter Solange Knowles (left) performs in front of her fans.

Grammy-nominated singer, Miguel

Grammy-nominated singer, Miguel

Grammy-nominated singer, Miguel

Grammy-nominated singer, Miguel

Franklin James Fisher of the Atlanta-based group, Algiers.

Franklin James Fisher of the Atlanta-based group, Algiers.

Ryan Mahan (left) and Franklin James Fisher (right) of the Atlanta-based group, Algiers.

Ryan Mahan (left) and Franklin James Fisher (right) of the Atlanta-based group, Algiers.

OSHUN, a Brooklyn-based neo-soul/hip-hop duo

OSHUN, a Brooklyn-based neo-soul/hip-hop duo

An AfroPunk attendee

An AfroPunk attendee

OSHUN, a Brooklyn-based neo-soul/hip-hop duo

OSHUN, a Brooklyn-based neo-soul/hip-hop duo

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alice Smith blends R&B, blues, jazz and soul.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alice Smith blends R&B, blues, jazz and soul.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alice Smith blends R&B, blues, jazz and soul.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alice Smith blends R&B, blues, jazz and soul.

AfroPunk attendees

AfroPunk attendees

Rapper Mykki Blanco

Rapper Mykki Blanco

Rapper Mykki Blanco

Rapper Mykki Blanco

Danny Brown, a rapper from Detroit, Michigan

Danny Brown, a rapper from Detroit, Michigan

The Brooklyn-based rap trio, Flatbush Zombies

The Brooklyn-based rap trio, Flatbush Zombies

Meechy Darko of the Brooklyn-based rap trio, Flatbush Zombies

Meechy Darko of the Brooklyn-based rap trio, Flatbush Zombies

Denzel Curry, a rapper from Carol City, Florida

Denzel Curry, a rapper from Carol City, Florida

AfroPunk attende Cayana Mackey of Atlanta holds up a poster she made to show her support for voting.

AfroPunk attende Cayana Mackey of Atlanta holds up a poster she made to show her support for voting.

AfroPunk attendee Alexandra Jordan shows off a scarf she made with light bulbs.

AfroPunk attendee Alexandra Jordan shows off a scarf she made with light bulbs.

Artwork on display at AfroPunk in Atlanta

Artwork on display at AfroPunk in Atlanta

Artwork on display at AfroPunk in Atlanta

Artwork on display at AfroPunk in Atlanta

An AfroPunk attendee

An AfroPunk attendee

Jamila Woods, a Chicago-based American soul singer, songwriter and poet.

Jamila Woods, a Chicago-based American soul singer, songwriter and poet.

Jamila Woods, a Chicago-based American soul singer, songwriter and poet.

Jamila Woods, a Chicago-based American soul singer, songwriter and poet.

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