Hip Deep Fourteen years ago, with support from the NEH, we created Hip Deep, a subseries integrated into the overall Afropop Worldwide program offering. Hip Deep programs build on the techniques and format developed for Afropop Worldwide, but are enhanced by rigorous academic and field research that translates into higher production values. Every episode of Hip Deep actively involves leading humanities scholars to illuminate a wealth of history, culture, politics, ethnic and spiritual contexts. Over 15 years, Hip Deep has produced over 110 humanities-focused programs and a wide range of supplementary Web resources (interviews, videos, text/photo features, podcasts), all easily accessible within the Hip Deep section of our website. Hip Deep amplifies Afropop Worldwide’s longstanding commitment to disseminate humanities themes to the general public through world music via a growing set of media pathways.
Afropop Classic November 28, 2012
Afropop Classic August 15, 2012
Afropop Classic May 31, 2012
Hip Deep September 22, 2011
Afropop Classic August 10, 2011
Afropop Classic January 11, 2024
Calypso, Reggae and Jab-Jab Soca: Musical Resistance in Grenada.
Planet Afropop October 17, 2023
Afropop Classic January 5, 2023
Afropop Classic September 29, 2022
Never Grow Old Playlist: A Salute To Toots And The Maytals
Afropop Classic September 29, 2022
Afropop Classic December 2, 2021
Closeup July 13, 2021
Afropop Classic May 20, 2021
Hip Deep May 6, 2021
Afropop Classic September 24, 2020
Afropop Classic April 2, 2020
Afropop Classic January 23, 2020
Hip Deep December 14, 2017
In recognition of the end of Robert Mugabe's 37-year rule in Zimbabwe, we are rebroadcasting our program on the career of Thomas Mapfumo during the Mugabe years.
Closeup November 14, 2017
Sound clashes have been a mainstay of reggae culture for decades. Mobile sound system teams face off to see who can best move the crowd with their selections of records and exclusive "dub plate" jingles. On a recent late night in Queens, seven sounds competed for the U.S. champion title, and many were surprised by the winner. We meet the sound-system operators and talk to fans about why they love the clash scene. Produced by Noah Schaffer.
Afropop Classic March 10, 2016
Hip Deep September 3, 2015
Afropop Classic August 6, 2015
Hip Deep February 19, 2015
Afropop Classic December 19, 2014
Afropop Classic November 13, 2014
Afropop Classic August 27, 2014
Afropop Classic May 23, 2013
