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Afropop Worldwide

@afropopww

The Peabody Award-winning radio program and media site on music from Africa and the African diaspora. Hosted by Georges Collinet.

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Do you love world music and building strong community connections? Become our next Community Liaison Associate and help us expand the Afropop Worldwide network! Apply today! 🌟 #JoinOurTeam #WorldMusic

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Don’t miss your chance to win a FREE pair of tickets to see Angelique Kidjo at Carnegie Hall on Nov. 2! 🎶 Just email "[email protected]" with subject: “Free pair Angelique Kidjo concert tickets.” Winners announced soon!

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From Ranky Tanky to the American Patchwork Quartet, Clay Ross brings eclectic, cross-cultural sounds to American classics. Hear how they’re transforming “Wayfaring Stranger”! afropop.org/articles/ameri…

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Melbourne's music is changing. African artists are a big part of that change. New Episode out now: afropop.org/audio-programs…

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Our very own Banning Eyre will be debuting his newest album, Bare Songs Vol. 1! If you're in the NYC area on 12/9 and want a free ticket to the show, send us a DM!

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'Why don't Americans know African music?' From a question in Kinshasa to NPR's first African music series. 35 years of breaking barriers begins with Day 1: Origins tinyurl.com/4jhnh28n

'Why don't Americans know African music?'

From a question in Kinshasa to NPR's first African music series.

35 years of breaking barriers begins with Day 1: Origins

tinyurl.com/4jhnh28n
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"They banned my music from radio, so I made the streets my station." - Cheikha Rimitti Day 2 of "12 Days of Afropop" explores how six revolutionary artists turned tradition into a weapon of cultural transformation. 🎵 #12DaysOfAfropop

"They banned my music from radio, so I made the streets my station." - Cheikha Rimitti

Day 2 of "12 Days of Afropop" explores how six revolutionary artists turned tradition into a weapon of cultural transformation.  

🎵 #12DaysOfAfropop
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Beautiful to hear Janka Nabay on the radio this morning. Afropop Wordwide Afropop Worldwide is the best thing about being up early on Saturday mornings.

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I have been listening, more or less since this came out back in the day!! ‘The First Episode of Afropop Worldwide!’ by @afropopWW is on #SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/mQfy9aFaDxfktT…

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LAST PUSH: Help #AfropopWorldwide finish strong! We’re so close to our year-end goal. Keep African music & culture on the air in 2024—every donation counts. Donate now: givebutter.com/AfropopWorldwi… #SupportAfrica #Music #YearEndGiving

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Funk never fades! A history of groove-packed classics, from Sly & the Family Stone to James Brown, Parliament & more—plus Bobby Byrd on the JB’s rhythm & George Clinton on funk’s roots. Tune in! 🎶🔥 #Funk #Music - mailchi.mp/afropop/where-…

Funk never fades! A history of groove-packed classics, from Sly & the Family Stone to James Brown, Parliament & more—plus Bobby Byrd on the JB’s rhythm & George Clinton on funk’s roots. Tune in! 🎶🔥 #Funk #Music - mailchi.mp/afropop/where-…
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Before jazz, there was Kriolu. Explore how Cape Verdean whalers—including Melville's Dagoo in Moby Dick—created America's first African musical diaspora in New England. A hidden history that still thrives today. #CapeVerdean #MusicHistory - mailchi.mp/afropop/where-…

Before jazz, there was Kriolu. Explore how Cape Verdean whalers—including Melville's Dagoo in Moby Dick—created America's first African musical diaspora in New England. A hidden history that still thrives today. #CapeVerdean #MusicHistory - mailchi.mp/afropop/where-…
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NEA just cut our grant—help us keep the music alive! 🎶 Jump into today’s newsletter to pitch in, grab your seat on the 2026 Tanzania tour 🇹🇿, and vibe with our brand-new Afro-Lisbon special. - mailchi.mp/afropop/this-w…

NEA just cut our grant—help us keep the music alive! 🎶 Jump into today’s newsletter to pitch in, grab your seat on the 2026 Tanzania tour 🇹🇿, and vibe with our brand-new Afro-Lisbon special. - mailchi.mp/afropop/this-w…