Carnegie Hall Presents: Afrofuturism

Take a journey to the world of Afrofuturism—an ever-expansive aesthetic and practice—where music, visual arts, science fiction, and technology intersect to imagine alternate realities and a liberated future viewed through the lens of Black cultures. Immerse yourself in Afrofuturism, Carnegie Hall’s 2022 citywide festival.

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Carnegie Hall Presents

Burnt Sugar The Arkestra Chamber

Cosmic Riddem, Esoteric Rambunction &, Eclectic Blue Cheer~Conduction #5

7:30 PM Zankel Hall

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Afrofuturism

Take a journey to the world of Afrofuturism—an ever-expansive aesthetic and practice—where music, visual arts, science fiction, and technology intersect to imagine alternate realities and a liberated future viewed through the lens of Black cultures.
Meet the Curatorial Council

Learn about the five leading Afrofuturism experts Carnegie Hall brought together to create this visionary festival.
Afrofuturism Festival Playlist

Hear music from Flying Lotus, Sun Ra Arkestra, Fatoumata Diawara, Carl Craig Synthesizer Ensemble, and others.
Explore Afrofuturist Artist Quentin VerCetty’s AstroSankofa

Learn about Carnegie Hall’s first-ever commissioned festival artwork by visual artist Quentin VerCetty.

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