Hip Deep January 11, 2018
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.
Hip Deep November 9, 2017
Hip Deep November 2, 2017
Hip Deep October 19, 2017
Closeup September 19, 2017
Afropop Classic September 14, 2017
Afropop Classic September 7, 2017
Closeup September 5, 2017
Afropop Classic August 17, 2017
Closeup August 15, 2017
Here we encounter the musical and philosophical movement called rapso–an infectiously danceable rhythmic oration style that comes with a philosophy championing a Trinidadian identity in the face of a colonial history and a globalized present.
Afropop Classic June 22, 2017
Afropop Classic April 20, 2017
Closeup April 11, 2017
Afropop Classic March 16, 2017
Afropop Classic March 2, 2017
Closeup February 28, 2017
Afropop Classic December 15, 2016
Afropop Classic November 24, 2016
Afropop Classic November 17, 2016
Hip Deep September 15, 2016
Hip Deep August 11, 2016
Hip Deep August 4, 2016
Hip Deep July 14, 2016
Hip Deep July 7, 2016
