Afropop Worldwide
Afropop WorldwideAfropop Worldwide is an internationally syndicated weekly radio series, online guide to African and world music, and an international music archive, that has introduced American listeners to the music cultures of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean since 1988. Our radio program is hosted by Georges Collinet from Cameroon, the radio series is distributed by Public Radio International to 110 sta... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 501 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||
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Latest Episodes
This Hip Deep edition explores the legendary early career of Thomas Mapfumo, a singer, composer and bandleader whose 1970s music set the stage for the birth of a new nation, Zimbabwe. Using rare, unreleased recordings, and recollections by Mapfumo, k... more
In this episode, Planet Afropop’s Lagos correspondent Fay Fay profiles a unique multi-generational band on the Nigerian scene: Alternative Reflective Beats (ARB). True to their name, ARB's music embodies the vibrant rhythms of Afrobeat intertwined wi... more
Umm Kulthum has been called the greatest singer in the Arabic speaking world in the 20th century. Born in 1904 the humble daughter of an Egyptian village imam, she went on to become a glamorous Cairo celebrity in her 20s, and soon after that, a cultu... more
This program focuses on four female artists whose music is full of challenging messages for a challenged world. Climate change, womens’ empowerment, police brutality, official corruption… All that and more in new work from Angelique Kidjo, Dobet Gnao... more
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Been listening to this even before it was a podcast. I learn and get entertained — what’s not to like?!
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United States4 months ago - Soul to soul Ghana 1971
Just listening to the shows episode about soul to soul in Ghana. I was actually there, I lived there during 10 years and I am wife of the late Stanley Kwesi Todd from the Hedzoleh Soundz. more
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United Kingdoma year ago - Love everything about this podcast
Captivating narration, wonderful editing, and intensive research, Afropop worldwide is my favorite podcast combining political and social history with music history. I have learnt so much from you all over the years all while discovering great music. Your episode on music from Mauritius is my favorite. Keep them coming! Signed, listener from India.
Apple Podcasts5Preeti.S.United Statesa year ago - Have missed this
Great music
Apple Podcasts5takiniteUnited States2 years ago - Love this series...the music and it's history.
So glad I found this podcast. Great site. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5mlb623United States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #209 | United Kingdom/Music |
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