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Afro-Carribeana

Island-hopping through the Carribean, we visit several of the musical cultures that have their roots in Africa. We begin with two shows on Jamaica, and then move to Trinidad, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

If you're wondering "Where's Cuba?", the answer is-- we like Cuban music so much we gave it its own stream...
Go To "Cuba" audio stream

And if you're looking for more about Carnival in Trinidad, check out our "Carnival!" audio stream.

DUB-O-RAMA

Afropop forays into the world of Jamaican dub, a laid-back, trippy offshoot of reggae. We examine the music of many leading dub stars, including King Tubby, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Burning Spear.

Program Log:
Georges introduces the listeners to "DUB", one of the more creative and unusual styles of music in Jamaica.
Music from the creator of "DUB", the late Osborne Reddrick, also known as King Tubby.
More "DUB" music by King Tubby for the Afropop listerners.
"DUB" music by Leroy and the duo, Sly and Robbie.
Short description on "DUB" and its influence on Urban Music. Also, here's Black Park and their type of "DUB" music.
A wide variety of DUB music from Jamaica to listen to.
A representative of DUB music talking about spreading the influence and diversity across the United States.
Lee "Scratch" Perry and his Guyanian DUB music.
Music by the "Mad Professor" of Guyanian DUB music.
Music from a legendary musician from Treasure Island Studios
Some exciting DUB music from the group, 90th Observer.
The Nigerian DUB musician, Gato Negro who got a heart full of reggae and his DUB music.
DUB music by Burning Spear.
Short statement about the relationship between vocal reggae and DUB music. More DUB music for all Afropop listeners.

The Roots of Soca

As millions of people in the Caribbean and Brazil and New Orleans crank up for Carnival festivities this Februray 25-27, we get some perspective on soca That took carnival-obsessed Trinidad by storm in the early 80s. Several of soca's musical pioneers-Pelham Goddard, David Rudder, Shadow and others--tell us stories from back in the day. Featured in the show are rare copies of the soca LPs that ruled the dancefloor in Port of Spain. Plus the little known story of the East Indian contribution to the soca.

Program credits:
Host: Georges Collinet
Lead Producer: Daisann McLane
Co-Producer: Sean Barlow
Consultant: Debbie Jacob
Engineer: Stephen Erickson
Series Producer: Sean Barlow

Program Log:
Pelham Goddard (veteran Trinny composer and arranger) opens the show, playing piano and introducing the topic of the day "the birth of the soca".
David Rudder tells story of economic and social background of the roots of soca.
On Trinidad's sister island, Tobago, Shadow (from Tobago) tells his story.
Calypso fans' critique of soca when it first hit big. The Mighty Sparrow's song "Wanted, Dead or Alive."
East Indian contribution to the Trinidad mix. Pelham Goddard talks about growing up and hearing & playing tassa drums. Sam Boodram's "Dagga Piya."

Bomba, Plena y Mas: Afropop Visits Puerto Rico

Program Log:
Afropop goes to Puerto Rico to learn about Bomba, Plena and Mas.
Georges discuss about Puerto Rican history and the traditional African/Puerto Rican music, Bomba.
Georges talks about Plena and the town of Ponce where that style of music was created.
Tito Cuerte Alonzo and his achievements as a musician and journalist. Discuss about attitude of black people in today's world.

Merengue & Beyond

Program Log:
Georges begins the show with Merengue and its influence in the Dominican Republic. Talks about the changes in Merengue among the people.
Here's new generation merengue music by Alex Moncia.
Hot, fast paced Dominican music by Tonio Rosario.
Juan Luiz Guerra, a popular merengue artists talks about the difference between the blues and bachetta.
A romantic, inspirational song by Juan Luiz Guerra.
A brief discussion about the history of Bachetta in the Dominican Republic. Also, more inspirational music by Juan Luiz Guerra
More romantic and touching Bachetta music singer Sergio Valgas.
Discussion about the revival of Dominican music w/ Luiz Guerra. For all mergenue fans, here's Sonya Sylvestri and his music.
A new song by El Soltelrato de Sule, a hot senation in the Bachetta world.
New discussion on a different type of Dominican music known in Santo Domingo called Pearico Retical(Typico).
A sample of high spirited Typico music played often in Santo Domingo.
Typico music performed and singed by Fatcha LaGrande.
More great and powerful Mergengue Typico from Santo Domingo.
Music by El Popular Macue and his Bachetta style of singing.
Quick reference to the chance one style of Dominican music can be another and vice-versa. La Coco Band and their multi-diverse music.