Afropop Worldwide

Hip Deep In the Niger Delta

This Week's Hip Deep December 4, 2025

Hip Deep In the Niger Delta

Hip Deep Madagascar: Songs of the North

This Week's Afropop Classic November 27, 2025

Hip Deep Madagascar: Songs of the North

Quelbe - Hidden Treasure Of The Caribbean

This Week's Afropop Classic November 20, 2025

Quelbe - Hidden Treasure Of The Caribbean

Quelbe is an energetic form, led by sax or flute with percussion and banjo, and it fuels the traditional dance style, quadrille. St Croix is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and sits alone 42 miles south of St. Thomas and St. John.

Kickin' it in Cabo Verde

This Week's Afropop Classic November 13, 2025

Kickin' it in Cabo Verde

Jamaica: Big A Yard, Big Abroad

This Week's Afropop Classic November 6, 2025

Jamaica: Big A Yard, Big Abroad

Born-Free South Africa: A Kaleidoscope of Colors

This Week's Afropop Classic October 30, 2025

Born-Free South Africa: A Kaleidoscope of Colors

We sample musical life in South Africa 20 years after the end of apartheid.

Musical Conjurers

This Week's Afropop Classic October 23, 2025

Musical Conjurers

This program surveys African diaspora musicians creating their own worlds, circa 2007.

San Francisco: Afropop By the Bay

This Week's Afropop Classic October 16, 2025

San Francisco: Afropop By the Bay

We look back to the 1970s and 80s history of African music in San Francisco.

Recent Articles

Upcoming Events

Might Angelique Kidjo be the true Queen of Afropop?

Features December 10, 2025

Might Angelique Kidjo be the true Queen of Afropop?

Donkey Jaw Percussion: Nothing like it!

Blog December 4, 2025

Donkey Jaw Percussion: Nothing like it!

The Little Film That Could: The Banjo Boys Makes its Debut

Interview December 2, 2025

The Little Film That Could: The Banjo Boys Makes its Debut

Afropop Top Videos: Sosa, Shizza, Noura, Wesli and more!

Videos December 1, 2025

Afropop Top Videos: Sosa, Shizza, Noura, Wesli and more!

Mariam Forges on with Joy!

Reviews December 1, 2025

Mariam Forges on with Joy!

Aziz Konkrite’s "Siba Sawt System" Makes the Past Sound Like the Future

Reviews November 25, 2025

Aziz Konkrite’s "Siba Sawt System" Makes the Past Sound Like the Future

Baz Kompa: A big sound from Haitian Montreal

Interview November 24, 2025

Baz Kompa: A big sound from Haitian Montreal

Let the Circle be Unbroken: Meklit Hadero, A Piece of Infinity

Interview November 24, 2025

Let the Circle be Unbroken: Meklit Hadero, A Piece of Infinity

Demba Tandia: 20 Years of Music and Legacy – Centennial Memorial Temple

Fri Dec 12 2025 – 7 PM

Demba Tandia: 20 Years of Music and Legacy – Centennial Memorial Temple

Earth, Wind & Fire – Beacon Theatre

Mon Dec 15 2025 – 8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM)

Earth, Wind & Fire – Beacon Theatre

Mizik Ayiti! Residency – Okai Musik

Thu Dec 18 2025 – 6:00‑9:00 PM.

Mizik Ayiti! Residency – Okai Musik

Recent Audio Programs

Hip Deep In the Niger Delta

Hip Deep December 4, 2025

Hip Deep In the Niger Delta

Hip Deep Madagascar: Songs of the North

Afropop Classic November 27, 2025

Hip Deep Madagascar: Songs of the North

Quelbe - Hidden Treasure Of The Caribbean

Afropop Classic November 20, 2025

Quelbe - Hidden Treasure Of The Caribbean

Recent Album Reviews

Mariam Forges on with Joy!

Mariam Forges on with Joy!

Aziz Konkrite’s "Siba Sawt System" Makes the Past Sound Like the Future

Aziz Konkrite’s "Siba Sawt System" Makes the Past Sound Like the Future

AUDIO REVIEW: Noura Mint Seymali: Yenbett

AUDIO REVIEW: Noura Mint Seymali: Yenbett

Ron's Field Report: 39th Annual Festival International Nuits d'Afrique

Ron's Field Report: 39th Annual Festival International Nuits d'Afrique

Now Spinning at Afropop HQ

Fuse ODG - Sundiata ft. Suli Breaks

Fuse ODG - Sundiata ft. Suli Breaks

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Recent Articles

Might Angelique Kidjo be the true Queen of Afropop?

Features December 10, 2025

Might Angelique Kidjo be the true Queen of Afropop?

Donkey Jaw Percussion: Nothing like it!

Blog December 4, 2025

Donkey Jaw Percussion: Nothing like it!

The Little Film That Could: The Banjo Boys Makes its Debut

Interview December 2, 2025

The Little Film That Could: The Banjo Boys Makes its Debut

Afropop Top Videos: Sosa, Shizza, Noura, Wesli and more!

Videos December 1, 2025

Afropop Top Videos: Sosa, Shizza, Noura, Wesli and more!

Mariam Forges on with Joy!

Reviews December 1, 2025

Mariam Forges on with Joy!

Aziz Konkrite’s "Siba Sawt System" Makes the Past Sound Like the Future

Reviews November 25, 2025

Aziz Konkrite’s "Siba Sawt System" Makes the Past Sound Like the Future

Baz Kompa: A big sound from Haitian Montreal

Interview November 24, 2025

Baz Kompa: A big sound from Haitian Montreal

Let the Circle be Unbroken: Meklit Hadero, A Piece of Infinity

Interview November 24, 2025

Let the Circle be Unbroken: Meklit Hadero, A Piece of Infinity

Upcoming Events

Demba Tandia: 20 Years of Music and Legacy – Centennial Memorial Temple

Fri Dec 12 2025 – 7 PM

Demba Tandia: 20 Years of Music and Legacy – Centennial Memorial Temple

Earth, Wind & Fire – Beacon Theatre

Mon Dec 15 2025 – 8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM)

Earth, Wind & Fire – Beacon Theatre

Mizik Ayiti! Residency – Okai Musik

Thu Dec 18 2025 – 6:00‑9:00 PM.

Mizik Ayiti! Residency – Okai Musik

Recent Audio Programs

Hip Deep In the Niger Delta

Hip Deep December 4, 2025

Hip Deep In the Niger Delta

Hip Deep Madagascar: Songs of the North

Afropop Classic November 27, 2025

Hip Deep Madagascar: Songs of the North

Quelbe - Hidden Treasure Of The Caribbean

Afropop Classic November 20, 2025

Quelbe - Hidden Treasure Of The Caribbean

Recent Album Reviews

Mariam Forges on with Joy!

Mariam Forges on with Joy!

Aziz Konkrite’s "Siba Sawt System" Makes the Past Sound Like the Future

Aziz Konkrite’s "Siba Sawt System" Makes the Past Sound Like the Future

AUDIO REVIEW: Noura Mint Seymali: Yenbett

AUDIO REVIEW: Noura Mint Seymali: Yenbett

Ron's Field Report: 39th Annual Festival International Nuits d'Afrique

Ron's Field Report: 39th Annual Festival International Nuits d'Afrique

Now Spinning at Afropop HQ

Fuse ODG - Sundiata ft. Suli Breaks

Fuse ODG - Sundiata ft. Suli Breaks

#sundiatakeita #malimepire #originalgold #richestmantolive #guinea #ghana ##fuseodg #sulibreaks‬ #itzcj_made_it #damage_mix_bus #mixed_by_authentic #andrehackett #nanaabiona #carolineosobowale #stefanfrimpong #jadeavia #ezekielquaye #rdee #macarthydennis #christiansaint #afropopworldwide #worldmusicproductions

Upcoming NYC Events

Demba Tandia: 20 Years of Music and Legacy – Centennial Memorial Temple

Upcoming Event Fri Dec 12 2025 – 7 PM

Demba Tandia: 20 Years of Music and Legacy – Centennial Memorial Temple

Centennial Memorial Temple, 120 W 14th St

Earth, Wind & Fire – Beacon Theatre

Upcoming Event Mon Dec 15 2025 – 8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM)

Earth, Wind & Fire – Beacon Theatre

Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway, NYC

Mizik Ayiti! Residency – Okai Musik

Upcoming Event Thu Dec 18 2025 – 6:00‑9:00 PM.

Mizik Ayiti! Residency – Okai Musik

35 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn

Tabou Combo – SOB’s

Upcoming Event Fri Dec 19 2025 – doors 11:00 PM.

Tabou Combo – SOB’s

SOB’s (Sounds of Brazil), 204 Varick St

Yordis Larrazábal – Drom

Upcoming Event Sat Dec 20 2025 – 11:00 PM (doors 10:30 PM)

Yordis Larrazábal – Drom

Drom, 85 Avenue A

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