Afropop Worldwide | Audio Programs

Afropop Classic December 28, 2023

Spiritual Journeys: Randy Weston: A Jazz Life With the African Ancestors

Randy Weston, a jazz icon, uniquely embraced and delved into the profound ties between American music roots and African heritage, solidifying his legacy as a trailblazer who passionately bridged cultures and musical traditions.

Afropop Classic December 14, 2023

The Soul of Mbira

This program explores Shona mbira music from Zimbabwe through a historic 1999 U.S. tour by the Mbira Masters of Zimbabwe, organized by Paul Berliner.

Afropop Classic November 24, 2023

African Legends: Remembering Tony Allen

Afropop recalls the life and work of Tony Allen with author Michael Veal.

Afropop Classic November 16, 2023

African Legends: Remembering Manu Dibango

Cameroonian musician and composer Manu Dibango passed away on March 24, 2020 at his home in France, an early victim of Covid 19. This episode is a tribute to the exceptional man who, by chance, as he says, gave us the famous Soul Makossa, a tune that opened the Disco era.

Afropop Classic November 9, 2023

African Legends: Remembering Oliver Mtukudzi

This program looks back on the life and music of Zimbabwe’s Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, with interviews dating back to 1988.

Afropop Classic November 2, 2023

African Legends: Remembering Fela

Contemporary Nigerian artists and others recall the man, the music and the legacy of Nigeria's greatest musician.

Afropop Classic October 26, 2023

Accounting for Taste

In this episode, we go beyond these stars to explore the legacy of some lesser-known inspirations. We’ll learn how the fluid guitar playing of ’70s rock band Dire Straits became massively popular in the Sahel, influencing Tuareg rockers like Tinariwen and Tamikrest.

Afropop Classic October 19, 2023

Black to the Future

In this episode, we explore Afrofuturism, African and diaspora boundless music from inner space and George Collinet is trans-connected to a futuristic nebula through a patchwork of stories, soundscapes, and various avant-garde music productions.

Afropop Classic October 5, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023: Santo Domingo Blues - The Story of Bachata

Afropop Classic September 21, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023: The Story of Bugalu in NYC

We honor the late Joe Cuba with this portrait of "Bugalú," produced for Afropop Worldwide by Ned Sublette.

Afropop Classic September 14, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023: The Cumbia Diaspora

Afropop Classic September 7, 2023

Congolese Music - The Fifth Generation

This program surveys the state of Congolese music in 2018.

Afropop Classic August 31, 2023

A Spiritual Journey to Mbanza-Kongo

Afropop Classic August 24, 2023

Loketo Live in NYC

In 1989, the electrifying Congolese soukous group Loketo, led by Aurlus Mabele and Diblo Dibala, captured the essence of their magic at New York City's SOB's, marking their arrival in America's music scene.

Afropop Classic August 17, 2023

Four Generations of Congolese Music

A tour through the early stages of Congolese music.

Afropop Classic August 3, 2023

The World Sacred Music Festival In Fes, Part 1

Afropop Classic July 27, 2023

Journeys with the Oud

This Afropop Worldwide program traces the history of the oud.

Afropop Classic July 13, 2023

Mali Magic 2000

Afropop Classic June 29, 2023

Mali’s Amadou & Mariam Headline the 25th Afro Roots Fest in Miami

Afropop Classic June 22, 2023

The Zim Dancehall Story

Afropop Classic June 1, 2023

Journeys with the Kora

The 21-string harp, the kora, is deeply explored in this Afropop Worldwide program.

Afropop Classic May 24, 2023

Taking the Pulse in Dar Es Salaam 2023

Afropop Worldwide sums up its 2023 visit to Dar Es Salaam, with live music and interviews.

Afropop Classic May 18, 2023

Oromo Music: Historical Memory and Competing Visions in Ethiopia

Afropop Classic May 11, 2023

Remembering Johnny Clegg

Thirty years of interviews and music from Johnny Clegg, Juluka and Savuka.

Afropop Classic April 20, 2023

Pura Vida Costa Rica: Musical Hybrids in Central America

David Katz delves into the broad array of popular music in contemporary Costa Rica.

Afropop Classic April 13, 2023

Remembering Papa Wemba

This program explores the life and music of Congolese superstar Papa Wemba.

Afropop Classic March 30, 2023

Sauti Za Busara, Sounds of Wisdom 2023

This program samples performances from the Sauti Za Busara festival in Stonetown, Zanzibar, Tanzania, in February 2023.

Afropop Classic March 23, 2023

WOMEX 2022: The Women Rule

WOMEX 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal, featured mostly women-led bands in its African and African diaspora lineup.

Afropop Classic March 9, 2023

Afro Roots Fest 2022 with Daymé Arocena and Sinkane

We hear highlights from the 2022 Afro-Roots Fest in Miami featuring Dayme Arocena and Sinkane.

Afropop Classic January 26, 2023

Béco’s Brazil: New Sounds for 2023

Brazilian broadcaster, producer and music aficionado Béco Dranoff returns to Afropop Worldwide with a set of great new music from South America’s music cauldron.