In the second part of Afropop's exploration of New York's Mandé community, we look at the lives Mandé artists have made for themselves in America. This program deals with the urge to escape the Mandé community, to experience American life and music. Also in focus: the strains of being undocumented and unable to travel. We'll hear more from ethnomusicologist Ryan Skinner, and focus on music by Balla Kouyate, Balla Tounkara, The Mandingo Ambassadors, Fula Flute, Brewed by Noon, Kakande, Source and more.

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