Afrofuturism is thriving in Philly. Here are 5 artists you need to know

One of the greatest avant-garde jazz musicians of the 20th century, Sun Ra is also an Afrofuturist icon.

From the creation of the Liberty Bell in the 1750s to the world-famous Philadelphia Sound soul music of the 1960s and ’70s, artistic innovation has long been a staple in Philly history. Today, the city’s thriving Afrofuturist scene is continuing this legacy.