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Afropop Worldwide

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Afropop 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

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For some 50 years, Leo Sarkisian was a worldwide staple on the overseas radio broadcast of Voice of America. A talented musician, raised in the Armenian community around Boston, Leo began traveling the world with his Nagra tape recorder and microphon... more

As the 21st century rolls on, more and more of the musical artists who are making a difference cannot be pinned down to any one national identity.Migration, intermarriage, and the hurly burly of our globalized planet are creating new and growing gene... more

From his Cameroonian roots, to his DJ days in Paris, his global broadcast career on VOA from the 1960s into the ‘80s, and his 38-year career hosting Afropop Worldwide, Georges Collinet is living an extraordinary life. On this program we celebrate the... more

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Recent Guests

Meklit Hadero
Ethiopian-American singer-songwriter
Episode: With Feet In Many Worlds
Jojo Abbot
Ghanaian-born artist known for Afro Hypnosonic
Episode: With Feet In Many Worlds
La Dame Blanche
Cuban-born singer and flutist based in France
Episode: With Feet In Many Worlds
Weedie Braimah
Djembe master and band leader with Ghanaian roots
Episode: With Feet In Many Worlds
Pascal Danai
Lead singer/guitarist of Delgres from Guadeloupe
Episode: With Feet In Many Worlds
Georges Collinet
Subject of the episode, longtime Afropop host
Afropop Worldwide
Episode: Celebrating Georges Collinet
Sean Barlow
Co-creator/producer of Afropop Worldwide
World Music Productions
Episode: Celebrating Georges Collinet
Mekwai Wabasiolwe
Afropop contributor and Planet Afropop co-host (via Zoom)
Planet Afropop
Episode: Celebrating Georges Collinet
Quinton Scott
Founder of Strut Records, later associated with K7 Records
Strut Records / K7 Records
Episode: Reissued - African Vinyl in the 21st Century

Host

Georges Collinet
Longtime host; ambassador for African music broadcasting and global sound exploration.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 508 ratings
  • For the love of music

    Love this show. So much to learn about the African diaspora, culture and history through the music. Too many treasures in this pod to name! Thank you to the entire Afropop team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrumboyJim
    United States6 months ago
  • Best Radio

    Best radio show in the whole world. Big up Georges Collinet from Cameroon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJMoCity
    India8 months ago
  • 1st & still favorite podcast

    Georges is my most quoted and favorite host since I first started listening in 2015. My mother listened to Georges when she was growing up, and since she carried on to the next generation, I’ve had the extraordinary pleasure of learning about the Garifuna, Che Feliciano & Fania Records, going to Barbes where I’m from in Brooklyn to listen to combo chimbita or cumbia tropical, and most notably, meeting the man running the Afro-Lisboan kuduro scene, DJ Marfox twice during his U.S. tours. Afropop ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steveagiy
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best

    Been listening to this radio show for, could it be? 40 years. If I could give 6 stars I would.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jmlandru
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great

    Many thanks for this! I listen to your show to discover new music and the stories behind it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    11Sama16
    Germany2 years ago

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The show is a trusted source for global music knowledge and archival richness.
Guests are described as insightful and the host as a strong guide through complex histories.
Listeners praise deep research and storytelling that connects music with culture and history.

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#62
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Apple Podcasts
#123
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Reissued - African Vinyl in the 21st Century
Q: How has the Western market shaped the reception of African vinyl reissues?
The Western market has driven a taste for funk and Afrobeat in many cases, but a broader trend is toward highlighting indigenous sounds and context, which affects which records get reissued and how they are marketed.
Hip Deep Angola Part 1: Music and Nation in Luanda
Q: Ned, what were they singing about in the early Angolan music scenes?
João Fortunato explains that songs addressed themes like colonial labor conditions, social inequality, and everyday life, including critiques of exploitation and the lived experiences of Angolans under Portuguese rule.
Hip Deep Angola Part 1: Music and Nation in Luanda
Q: What does the name Oskiesus mean?
Oskiesus is a Kimbundu word that means brooms, named for how the band's performances supposedly raised dust and energy during dances.
Afro-Lisbon and the Lusophone Atlantic
Q: What challenges do Afro-Lisbon musicians face in the current music scene?
Afro-Lisbon musicians struggle for recognition and infrastructure despite the growing popularity of African music in the city.
Afro-Lisbon and the Lusophone Atlantic
Q: How does music reflect the complexities of identity in Lisbon?
Music serves as a medium for reshaping identities, addressing the impacts of colonialism, and creating community bonds among diverse populations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Afropop Worldwide

What is Afropop Worldwide about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program spotlights African and global music through in-depth interviews, archival material, and cultural context. Episodes frequently explore reissues, diasporic connections, and the social histories that shape sounds—from Nigerian and Angolan scenes to Brazilian roots and Gulf music. A standout trait is the emphasis on long-form storytelling, cross-genre collaborations, and the how-to-become-a-cultural-bridge mission behind each artist and label profile. Listeners can expect authoritative hosts, deeply researched guests, and a consistent focus on music's history, industry dynamics, and world-wide diffusion. The show's distinctive value lies in its archival depth, broad geographic scope, and willingness to tackle complex licensing, rig... more

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1. Meklit Hadero
2. Jojo Abbot
3. La Dame Blanche
4. Weedie Braimah
5. Pascal Danai
6. Georges Collinet
7. Sean Barlow
8. Mekwai Wabasiolwe

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