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- Hip Deep is Afropop's media project dedicated to the idea that music is a key to understanding everything. Get hip deep into programs on how the music formed and informed cultures in Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas, plus companion interviews, features, discographies and more.
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September 22, 2011
Africa in East Asia: From Shanghai Jazz to Tokyo Rastafari

AFRICA IN EAST ASIA: FROM SHANGHAI JAZZ TO TOKYO RASTAFARI Read more >>

June 2, 2011
Panama Vignettes

Afropop producer Marlon Bishop visited Panama to research An Afropop Journey to Central America: Part 1, The Panama Beat. In this feature, Marlon describes his travels and some surprising discoveries in this unique Central American nation. Read more >>

March 30, 2011
Muslim World Music Day

In this feature you'll learn about Muslim World Music Day (April 12) and get basic information on some of the less known artists presented on the show. Read more >>

March 23, 2011
21st Century Troubadours

Explore the art of the 21st Century Troubadours! On this feature we zoom in on the music of Vusi Mahlasela, Joan Soriano, Johnny Clegg, Paul Simon and the three amazing musicians who are touring North America with the concert "Acoustic Africa": Habib Koite, Afel Bocoum and Oliver Mtukudzi. Read more >>

March 16, 2011
OFF THE BEATEN PATH

You've most likely armchair traveled with us to Senegal, Mali, Cuba and let's not forget New York City. For this edition we head off the beaten path to bring you the music of Ghana, Ethiopia, Egypt, Suriname, Las Vegas and beyond. Read more >>

March 8, 2011
OUMOU, ABDEL, MIGUEL - LIVE ON AFROPOP WORLDWIDE

Afropoppers have come to be on a first name basis with many of the superstars we've introduced you to over the years - much like Stevie, Aretha, and Bonnie. We'll enjoy some of Afropop Worldwide's finest live recordings of Oumou Sangare, Abdel Gadir Salim, and Miguel Poveda plus some under-recognized artists we've pulled from our recording archive. Read more >>

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March 1, 2011:
Carnival Weekend 2011 - Trevor Wilkins Calypso Parade
February 22, 2011:
THE FERTILE CRESCENT: HAITI, CUBA AND LOUISIANA
February 15, 2011:
Aurelio, Badian, Damily, and the Kid From Timbuktu
February 9, 2011:
Afropop Soundsystem 5: Neo-Cumbia Sounds from Colombia!
January 27, 2011:
The Cumbia Diaspora: From Cumbia to the World!
January 20, 2011:
Afropop Worldwide Goes to Dakar, Senegal for the Third Edition of the World Festival of Black Arts!
January 15, 2011:
Scenes For The Adventurous Armchair Travelers
January 12, 2011:
Treasures of Benin
December 30, 2010:
Sudanese Musicians Demonstrate Unity in Chicago
December 22, 2010:
Resources on Bands Featured on Afropop Soundsystem
December 17, 2010:
The BaAka of Central Africa: Exclusive Singing Lesson Video & Much More!
December 10, 2010:
Artists Featured at WOMEX 2010--Round 2
November 29, 2010:
Stocking Stuffers 2010!
November 17, 2010:
Artists Featured at WOMEX 2010--Round 1
November 11, 2010:
Artist Guide: Africa in America 2010
October 27, 2010:
Fela on Broadway: Afropop Worldwide Resources
September 29, 2010:
Spotlight on African Bass Players
September 17, 2010:
Artist Featured in "Tales from the LAMC 2010 in NYC"
September 2, 2010:
Nonesuch Explorer Reissues Africa Series
August 12, 2010:
African Guitar Heroes
August 5, 2010:
Report on 27th Musiques Metisses Festival!
August 2, 2010:
Watcha Clan, Live in San Francisco
July 26, 2010:
Fat Freddy's Drop: Live in San Francisco

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