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.
Hip Deep August 10, 2017
This week, Afropop revisits the home of styles such as merengue and bachata, but this time we’ll be looking towards the most deeply African side of Dominican music—little known outside of the island.
Closeup July 25, 2017
In a context of ongoing violence and N.G.O. intervention in Eastern Congo, a festival culture is emerging based on the concept of “peace-building” through the arts.
Afropop Classic June 22, 2017
Closeup June 19, 2017
A lightning tour of some of the most important groups that helped pull together the often-overlooked Afro-Lusophone sonic universe.
Closeup May 30, 2017
Afropop Classic May 25, 2017
Closeup May 16, 2017
Closeup April 25, 2017
Afropop Classic April 20, 2017
Closeup April 11, 2017
Afropop Classic March 23, 2017
Afropop Classic March 16, 2017
Closeup March 14, 2017
Hip Deep March 9, 2017
This Hip Deep edition explores the sonically vibrant realm of Afro-Peruvian music, a young genre identification that has flourished since the 1950s and has now produced artists of international renown, such as singer Susana Baca, and the black folkloric company Peru Negro.
Afropop Classic March 2, 2017
Closeup February 28, 2017
Closeup February 7, 2017
Closeup January 26, 2017
Closeup December 20, 2016
Afropop Classic December 15, 2016
Afropop Classic December 8, 2016
Afropop Classic November 24, 2016
Afropop Classic November 17, 2016
