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American Cities Afropop lives right here in the U.S.A.! Some of the classic Afropop shows that feature the musical traditions of great American cities. Also check out our all- New York stream, "New York: Back In The Day".

A Visit To Atlanta

Program Log: Georges goes down South to Atlanta to talk about various black artists such as TLC. Deep in Atlanta to learn if there's a particular type of sound there in the present. Learn about Atlanta black music during the Civil Rights Movement. The history of black artists emigrating and immigrating to Atlanta from the 80s to the present. Also, the artists of today to use music from the past to produce their music. The effects of the Civil Rights Movement on hip-hop music in Atlanta. The effects of the Civil Rights Movement on hip-hop music in Atlanta.

A Visit to Chicago

Program Log: This week we visit Chicago. Baptist Church service Just heard Hound-dog Taylor and the House Rockers. Known for electric guitar playing, but had six fingers. 30 years ago, blues in Chicago was scarce: now it's popular all over the city. In 1920's, millions of African Americans migrated to big northern cities and brought rural musical traditions. Had to amplify their sound Giant of Chicago Howlin' Wolf performing "I Aint Superstitious." What would rock and roll be without the blues? About Coco Taylor, and then she talks. The story of "What Kind of Man is This?" and "Wang Dang Doodle." Willie Dixon just played "If the Sea was Whiskey." Mentions some Chicago soul and gospel artists who crossed over into pop. Otis Clay. About "Superfly" creator Curtis Mayfield. Reginald Robinson, of the hip-hop generation, plays ragtime. Reginald speaks about his playing. Just heard a rare Buddy Guy and Junior Wells duo. We just heard the Chicago Mass Choir. New Chicago house sound and Kashmir, "Let Me Be." Chicago is the Origin of house music.

A Visit to Detroit

Program Log: Georges visits Detroit and talk about various types of music in the "Motor City". Music from Detroit's Jazz group, The Trumplex. A discussion about the history of Detroit and its African-American music. Music from one of Detroit's finest musicians, Robert Penn. Georges discuss about the history of Motown, its artists and its creator, Barry Gordon. A Jazz musical interlude. Music from an active Detroit music artist, Kim Weston. Teddy Harris talks about his relationship with Motown Records. Georges asks Teddy what is so unique about Jazz in Detroit. A special live recording of jazz music by Marcus Begrave, Lawrence William, Raplh Armstrong and Curt Leitzig. Leonard King also talks about chances musicians took to play certain types of music and be recognized by the people. Here is Leonard King, his Jazz band and their music. Sweet and Powerful Jazz music by Rick Styger and his Jazz orchestra. A brief discussion about Techno Music in Detroit and its creator, Juan Atkins in the early 1980s. Techno music from Detroit.