Afropop Worldwide | Audio Programs

Hip Deep February 1, 2024

Black History Month: The Ring and The Shout

This Hip Deep episode presents the stunning radio premiere of "Oh, David," the traditional song of the annual Easter Rock in Winnsboro, Louisiana.

Planet Afropop January 23, 2024

Planet Afropop: Moh! Kouyate: A Conversation with a Global Griot

Banning Eyre speaks with Moh Kouyate about his new album, Mokhôya.

Afropop Classic January 18, 2024

The Nyege Nyege Villa - East African Hub of Electronic Underground Music

Afropop Classic January 11, 2024

Calypso, Reggae and Jab-Jab Soca: Musical Resistance in Grenada

Calypso, Reggae and Jab-Jab Soca: Musical Resistance in Grenada.

Planet Afropop January 9, 2024

Planet Afropop: A Conversation with Okwy Osadebe

Explore the vibrant legacy of Nigerian Igbo highlife through a captivating conversation with Okwy Osadebe, son of highlife legend Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe, featuring insights into his life in the U.S., his new album 'Igbo Amaka', and exclusive tracks from both father and son on WOWD Radio.

Hip Deep January 4, 2024

The Fertile Crescent: Haiti, Cuba and Louisiana

Ned Sublette and Gwendolyn Midlow Hall explore the French, Spanish and African origins of New Orleans culture.

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.

Planet Afropop December 27, 2023

Planet Afropop: Year End Special

Planet Afropop closes out 2023, focusing on celebratory music from the Democratic Republic of Congo. First, Mukwae notes some of the year's trends in global African pop. Then we go to the streets of Kinshasa with live music from Kin’Gongolo Kinyata, recorded at WOMEX 2023 in Spain. We end at the 35th Anniversary Dance Party at SOB’s in New York City with Samba Mapangala and Soukous Stars. It's a rollicking finale to an eventful year in African music.

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.

Planet Afropop December 12, 2023

Planet Afropop - Three Takes on Burkina Faso

Planet Afropop November 28, 2023

Planet Afropop: Mr Eazi Gets Evil

Mr. Eazi stands out among today’s Nigerian pop stars in several ways. For starters, in a world of musical dreamers and schemers, he never set out to be a musician. Now, the 29-year-old is among the most innovative and respected artists in the Afrobeats universe.

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.

Planet Afropop November 14, 2023

Planet Afropop - Ghana at WOMEX 2023

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.

Planet Afropop October 31, 2023

Planet Afropop - Brazil Update, The Indigenous Edition

In this edition of Planet Afropop we focus on Brazil - especially with regard the the challenges facing indigenous people within the country.

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.

Closeup October 25, 2023

Africa Seven

Africa Seven focuses on releasing curated remastered vinyl\n\nalbums and eclectic painstakingly researched compilations, mixing big and big\n\n“ish” hits with thoughtful deep cuts.

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.

Planet Afropop October 17, 2023

Planet Afropop: Bombino And Bobi Wine

In this episode of Planet Afropop, Banning, Georges, and Mukwae explore the role of African musicians in the midst of political turmoil.

Hip Deep October 12, 2023

Hip Deep in Mali: The Tuareg Predicament

The program samples a rich variety of Malian Tuareg music and includes conversations with Tuareg musicians and cultural authorities in the wake of Mali’s crisis, along with University of Houston anthropologist Susan Rasmussen.

Closeup October 10, 2023

How the Sound of Saudade Traveled to Ethiopia

Producer Zubeyda Ahmed unravels the fascinating link between Ethio Jazz and Brazilian rhythms such as bossa nova, samba, and touches on traditional Afro-Brazilian cultures; illuminating the remarkable journey of saudade's musical pilgrimage to Ethiopia.

Afropop Classic October 5, 2023

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

Planet Afropop October 3, 2023

Planet Afropop: Lagos update with Fay Fay and a conversation Las Hijas Del Rap

In the latest episode of Planet Afropop, hosts Georges, Mukwae, and Banning catch up with Lagos-based correspondent Fay Fay for the latest buzz in the Afrobeats scene. Mukwae also engages in an uplifting yet serious conversation with Las Hijas del Rap, a groundbreaking all-female hip-hop group from Yucatan, Mexico.

Closeup September 26, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023: Soneros Mayores - Portraits of Beny Moré and Ismael Rivera

Celebrate the legacy of Beny Moré and Ismael Rivera, two of the greatest soneros of all time, in this special program featuring their iconic songs and musical journey.

Closeup September 26, 2023

Ghana - Must Go?

Ghana's blossoming appeal to African Americans and Ghanaians in the UK is explored in a new episode by producer Yinka Rickford-Anguin, which also looks at how Ghanaians in the UK are promoting their home country.

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.

Planet Afropop September 18, 2023

Planet Afropop: Yemi Alade and Hispanic Heritage Month

The first edition of the podcast Planet Afropop features an interview with Yemi Alade.

Afropop Classic September 14, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023: The Cumbia Diaspora