To close Black History Month with a bang, and to remind us that, everyday should be Black History Month, we give you this amazing interview with Flora Lucini, singer for Brooklyn based afro-progressive hardcore band, MAAFA. The band has a demo on bandcamp , so put it on and we can guarantee you you'll start 2-stepping in your room with your fist in the air right after reading this. ----- LE: First of, thanks for taking the time to share with us. We love the band! Mixing traditional hardcore punk with African Diaspora rhythms, and powerful lyrics, is something that is quite unique, and obviously missing in the scene. How did MAAFA come together and what does it stand for? FL: Thank you for reaching out to me and for your support, I’m honored to be a part of this. This project came from my desire and passion to create what I wish existed. I grew up playing bass/booking shows in Hardcore/Punk but outside of hardcore, I am also a professional Bassist with a Jazz/Latin Jaz