[Ads-l] Antedating of "Afrofuturist"

[Shapiro, Fred]

Afrofuturist (OED 1994, Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction 1994)

1979 Rolling Stone 15 Nov. 67/5 (ProQuest)  One by one, the instruments click into place in a rhythm pattern, fleshed out by Afro-futurist harmonies.

1992 Atlanta Journal / Atlanta Constitution 18 Sept. H3/3 (Newspapers.com)  Mr. Mitchell [Roscoe Mitchell] ... is known by fans of the theatrical, Afro-futurist Art Ensemble as the musician who isn't wearing face-paint or costume.

Fred Shapiro

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