Afropop Worldwide

Recent Articles
Afropop Worldwide in Tanzania: Week One
Blog February 14, 2025
Afropop Worldwide in Tanzania: Week One
Celebrate Black History Month with Afropop’s Exciting Lineup of Audio Programs
Blog February 12, 2025
Celebrate Black History Month with Afropop’s Exciting Lineup of Audio Programs
Emmanuel Jal: Life Lessons From a Survivor
Interview February 10, 2025
Emmanuel Jal: Life Lessons From a Survivor
Paul Beaubrun Shines Light from Haiti
Interview February 6, 2025
Paul Beaubrun Shines Light from Haiti
Tems Wins Best African Musical Performance Grammy
Blog February 3, 2025
Tems Wins Best African Musical Performance Grammy
Afropop Top Videos: January 2025: Salif Keita, Ramy Essam, Sofaz and more
Videos January 30, 2025
Afropop Top Videos: January 2025: Salif Keita, Ramy Essam, Sofaz and more
Emmanuel Jal and Bun Xaapa release new single "Chaak"
Blog January 30, 2025
Emmanuel Jal and Bun Xaapa release new single "Chaak"
Elida Almeida's Trimphant Return to New York
Interview January 28, 2025
Elida Almeida's Trimphant Return to New York
Souleymane Diamanka’s ‘One Poet Show’ in Paris
Reviews January 27, 2025
Souleymane Diamanka’s ‘One Poet Show’ in Paris

Recent Audio Programs
Planet Afropop: Boom.Diwan: Arabian Pearl Diving Meets Afro-Cuba
Planet Afropop February 18, 2025
Planet Afropop: Boom.Diwan: Arabian Pearl Diving Meets Afro-Cuba
Shake It Fo Ya Hood: The History of New Orleans Bounce
Hip Deep February 13, 2025
Shake It Fo Ya Hood: The History of New Orleans Bounce
African Roots in Rock 'n' Roll
Afropop Classic February 6, 2025
African Roots in Rock 'n' Roll

Recent Album Reviews
Souleymane Diamanka’s ‘One Poet Show’ in Paris
Souleymane Diamanka’s ‘One Poet Show’ in Paris
New York Comes Alive with globalFEST, Afromondo and More!
New York Comes Alive with globalFEST, Afromondo and More!
Rikki Stein and the Lost Art of Moving Music, and People, in an Age of Disillusionment
Rikki Stein and the Lost Art of Moving Music, and People, in an Age of Disillusionment
Somi, Weedie Braimah & Hands of Time, Habib Koite Quartet: LIVE!
Somi, Weedie Braimah & Hands of Time, Habib Koite Quartet: LIVE!

Now Spinning at Afropop HQ

DAP The Contract - Fàájì [ft. Suté Iwar]
DAP The Contract - Fàájì [ft. Suté Iwar]
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Recent Videos

Upcoming NYC Events
Mdou Moctar at SONY HALL
Friday, February 21, 6:15PM and 10PM
Mdou Moctar at SONY HALL
Sony Hall 235 W 46th St New York, NY 10036
The hottest act in African desert rock returns to New York City for two shows
Lucian Ban and Mat Maneri | World Music Institute
Wed, Feb 26 – 7:30 PM
Lucian Ban and Mat Maneri | World Music Institute
National Sawdust – 80 N 6th Street, Brooklyn
Simon Shaheen Ensemble
March 2, 2025 | Doors: 3:30 PM | Show: 4 PM
Simon Shaheen Ensemble
Corpus Christi Church – 529 W 121st Street, Manhattan
Paolo Angeli | Presented by World Music Institute
Sat, Mar 8 – 7 PM
Paolo Angeli | Presented by World Music Institute
Joe’s Pub
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