"I am what I am because of who we all are." - Ubuntu, African Proverb. Are You Afro? is an international music and dance project that expounds upon the fact that all human beings come from Africa and with them, our collective music; distinct but linked to the continent of Africa. We are a cultural lifestyle brand that connect people of all background through Afro inspired dance music as well as blending hip-hop into our world. Are You Afro? suggests further that the global community is the perso …

This group is for people like me, whose spirits are lifted after going out and hearing good music and sharing time with like minded individuals. I started this group to find other music lovers in NJ. Most of the groups that I was searching for were in NYC. I wanted to highlight the people and places that play the kind of music you have to dig deep for. Everyone has their own defintion of good music. Here is mine: Soulful/afro house, afrobeat, Funk/Soul(james brown to sharon jones), 50's RB/r …

Welcome to a meetup that celebrates the *greatest* live instrumental music: FUNK! (and funky versions of its cousins- afrobeat, soul, hip hop, brass, jazz and rock) The late, great James Brown and many of his colleagues may no longer be with us, but rest assured funk is alive and well in a venue right around the corner!! There is no better way to listen to these electric, joyous beats than front and center and there are some amazing NEW funk bands out there that promise to put on a show that wil …