Afropop Worldwide

Recent Articles
Field Report: Rainforest World Music Festival 2019
Blog July 17, 2019
Field Report: Rainforest World Music Festival 2019
RIP: Johnny Clegg, South African Songwriter, Musician and Activist
Blog July 17, 2019
RIP: Johnny Clegg, South African Songwriter, Musician and Activist
Highlights From World Music Institute's Newly Announced Season
Blog July 16, 2019
Highlights From World Music Institute's Newly Announced Season
Celebrating the Life of João Gilberto
Blog July 11, 2019
Celebrating the Life of João Gilberto
Newen Afrobeat: A Chilean Collective Inspired by Fela's Music and Activism
Blog July 10, 2019
Newen Afrobeat: A Chilean Collective Inspired by Fela's Music and Activism
Field Report: Montreal's International Festival de Jazz Celebrates 40 Years
Blog July 9, 2019
Field Report: Montreal's International Festival de Jazz Celebrates 40 Years
Afropop at The Grammys Video Playlist
Videos July 9, 2019
Afropop at The Grammys Video Playlist
An Interview with Concha Buika in New York City
Interviews July 5, 2019
An Interview with Concha Buika in New York City
ÌFÉ Plays Elsewhere
Blog July 5, 2019
ÌFÉ Plays Elsewhere

Recent Audio Programs
The Cumbia Diaspora: From Colombia to the World
Hip Deep July 11, 2019
The Cumbia Diaspora: From Colombia to the World
Afropop Goes to the Grammys
Closeup July 9, 2019
Afropop Goes to the Grammys
More African Guitars
Afropop Classic July 4, 2019
More African Guitars

Recent Album Reviews
1958
1958
Blick Bassy
Africa Speaks
Africa Speaks
Santana and Buika
Echoes of Japan
Echoes of Japan
Minyo Crusaders
Bahir
Bahir

Now Spinning at Afropop HQ

Star Band de Dakar--Psicodelia Afro-Cubana de Senegal
Star Band de Dakar--Psicodelia Afro-Cubana de Senegal
A new compilation of Senegalese Afro-Cuban music from Ostinato Records.

Upcoming NYC Events
The Pan-African Weekend 2019
July 18-21
The Pan-African Weekend 2019

BélO at Lincoln Center Atrium
Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 7:30 pm
BélO at Lincoln Center Atrium
David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center Broadway between 62nd and 63rd Streets
Y La Bamba at LPR
Thu July 18th, 2019 8:30 PM
Y La Bamba at LPR
(le) Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012
Burna Boy / Sampa the Great / DJ Tunez
FRI, JUL 19, 2019 6:30PM Gates / 7:30PM Show
Burna Boy / Sampa the Great / DJ Tunez
Prospect Park Bandshell 9th Street & Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215
Awesome Tapes From Africa DJ Set, TUNE DAY, Toribio, Barbie Bertisch & Felipe
Fri, July 19, 2019 Doors at 11:00 PM
Awesome Tapes From Africa DJ Set, TUNE DAY, Toribio, Barbie Bertisch & Felipe
Elsewhere (Hall) 599 Johnson Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11237
Ana Tijoux and L'Unicorns
Saturday, July 20, 2019 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ana Tijoux and L'Unicorns
Corporal Thompson Park Staten Island, NY 10310
Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival NY
July 21
Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival NY
Roy Wilkins Park, Queens
Brasil Summerfest: Sessa with opener Ilya
Wednesday 24 July 08:00pm
Brasil Summerfest: Sessa with opener Ilya
National Sawdust 80 N 6th Street Brooklyn, NY 11249
Vieux Farka Toure at Industry City
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019 7:00PM Doors / 8:00PM Show
Vieux Farka Toure at Industry City
Industry City Courtyard 1-2 (Food Hall Entrance) 238 36th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Carnegie Hall Citywide: Cha Wa
Friday, July 26, 2019 6 PM
Carnegie Hall Citywide: Cha Wa
Bryant Park, Manhattan
Lalo Rodriguez/ Los Hermanos Morenos/ DJ Lucho
Friday, July 26, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lalo Rodriguez/ Los Hermanos Morenos/ DJ Lucho
Soundview Park, The Bronx, 10473
Jidenna / Anik Khan / DJ MOMA
FRI, JUL 26, 2019 6:30PM Gates / 7:30PM Show
Jidenna / Anik Khan / DJ MOMA
Prospect Park Bandshell 9th Street & Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215
FELA! The Concert: Coney Island
Friday, July 26, 2019 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
FELA! The Concert: Coney Island
SummerStage, Coney Island Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Brasil Summerfest: ​Vitor Araújo
Friday 26 July 08:00pm
Brasil Summerfest: ​Vitor Araújo
National Sawdust 80 N 6th Street Brooklyn NY 11249
Alceu Valença / Cordel Do Fogo Encantado / LaBaq / DJ Grace Kelly
Saturday, July 27, 2019 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Alceu Valença / Cordel Do Fogo Encantado / LaBaq / DJ Grace Kelly
SummerStage, Central Park Rumsey Playfield, Manhattan, 10021
Compagnie Hervé KOUBI
SAT, JUL 27, 2019 7PM Gates / 8PM Show
Compagnie Hervé KOUBI
Prospect Park Bandshell 9th Street & Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215
Hailu Mergia at Industry City
SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2019 7:00PM Doors / 8:00PM Show
Hailu Mergia at Industry City
Industry City Courtyard 1-2 (Food Hall Entrance) 238 36th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Magic System/ Smarty /Selma Uamusse/ DJ Birane
Sunday, July 28, 2019 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Doors open 2:00 pm)
Magic System/ Smarty /Selma Uamusse/ DJ Birane
SummerStage, Central Park Rumsey Playfield, Manhattan, 10021
Caribbean Cultural Center Las Caras Lindas de Mi Gente Negra featuring Moncho Rivera, Cita Rodriguez & Su Banda, Carlito Padron & Su Banda, and Bombazo Dance Company
Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Caribbean Cultural Center Las Caras Lindas de Mi Gente Negra featuring Moncho Rivera, Cita Rodriguez & Su Banda, Carlito Padron & Su Banda, and Bombazo Dance Company
Damrosch Park 62nd Street, between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues
Fela! The Concert--Central Park
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fela! The Concert--Central Park
SummerStage, Central Park Rumsey Playfield, E 71st St, New York, NY 10021
Ray De La Paz/ Edgar Joel/ DJ Kamala
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ray De La Paz/ Edgar Joel/ DJ Kamala
Crotona Park 1700 Crotona Ave, The Bronx, 10457
Tal National + DJ.Henri
Wed, July 31, 2019, 8:00 PM
Tal National + DJ.Henri
The Sultan Room at The Turk's Inn 234 Starr Street Brooklyn, NY 11237
Samini/Efya
Thursday, August 1, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Samini/Efya
Crotona Park 1700 Crotona Ave, The Bronx, 10457
Garifuna Collective and Wabafu Garifuna Dance Theater
Friday, August 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Garifuna Collective and Wabafu Garifuna Dance Theater
Crotona Park 1700 Crotona Ave, The Bronx, 10457
Third World at Metrotech
Thu, Aug 8, 2019 12 pm
Third World at Metrotech
MetroTech Commons 304 Bridge St (Brooklyn)
Nappy Roots: A History of Black Hair
Thu, August 8, 2019 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Nappy Roots: A History of Black Hair
Brooklyn Historical Society 128 Pierrepont St Brooklyn, NY 11201
Out of Doors: OkayAfrica: Gold & Soul with Adekunle Gold
Thurs, August 8, at 7:30 PM – 10 PM
Out of Doors: OkayAfrica: Gold & Soul with Adekunle Gold
Damrosch Park Lincoln Center New York, New York
Carnegie Hall Citywide: Citywide Night
Friday, August 9, 2019 6 PM
Carnegie Hall Citywide: Citywide Night
Bryant Park
Interswitch One Africa Music Fest
Sat, August 10, 2019 5:30 PM – 11:55 PM EDT
Interswitch One Africa Music Fest
Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk 3052 West 21st Street Brooklyn, NY 11224
VP Records 40th Anniversary – Elephant Man / Junior Reid / Estelle / Raging Fyah
Saturday, August 10, 2019 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
VP Records 40th Anniversary – Elephant Man / Junior Reid / Estelle / Raging Fyah
SummerStage, Central Park Rumsey Playfield, Manhattan, 10021
Bomba Estéreo / Delsonido
SAT, AUG 10, 2019 6:30PM Gates / 7:30PM Show
Bomba Estéreo / Delsonido
Prospect Park Bandshell 9th Street & Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215
Eddie Palmieri, Baby Power, DJ Sonni
Sunday, August 11, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Eddie Palmieri, Baby Power, DJ Sonni
East River Park FDR Dr., Manhattan, New York, NY 10009
Lila Downs, Lido Pimienta, DJ Ripley
Sunday, August 11, 2019 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lila Downs, Lido Pimienta, DJ Ripley
SummerStage, Central Park Rumsey Playfield, Manhattan, 10021
WMI PLUS LA RUMBA LLAMA - Free Event!
Saturday, August 17, 2019 3:15 pm
WMI PLUS LA RUMBA LLAMA - Free Event!
Outside Harlem Hospital Mural Pavilion 506 Malcolm X Boulevard at 136th Street Manhattan
Julian Junior Marvin of The Wailers, DJ Queen Majesty
Sunday, August 18, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Julian Junior Marvin of The Wailers, DJ Queen Majesty
Marcus Garvey Park 18 Mt. Morris Park West, New York, NY 10027
La Sonora Ponceña / Jose "El Canario" Alberto / DJ Lucho
Sunday, August 18, 2019
La Sonora Ponceña / Jose "El Canario" Alberto / DJ Lucho
Coney Island 3052 W 21st St, Brooklyn, NY 11224
La India / Cimafunk / DJ Sonni
Sunday, August 25, 2019 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
La India / Cimafunk / DJ Sonni
SummerStage, Central Park Rumsey Playfield, Manhattan, 10021
Mdou Moctar & Boogarins at Industry City
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 04, 2019 7:00PM Doors / 8:00PM Show
Mdou Moctar & Boogarins at Industry City
Industry City Courtyard 1-2 (Food Hall Entrance) 238 36th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
GIRMA BÈYÈNÈ AND AKALÉ WUBÉ
Thursday, September 12, 2019 - celebrating Ethiopian New Year's Day Doors: 6:30 pm | Show: 7:30 pm
GIRMA BÈYÈNÈ AND AKALÉ WUBÉ
(le) poisson rouge 158 Bleecker Street, Manhattan
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