Afropop WorldwideMusic
Afropop WorldwideMusic
Afropop WorldwideMusic
Afropop WorldwideMusic

About

Afropop Worldwide is an internationally syndicated weekly radio series, online guide to African and world music, and an international music archive, that has introduced American listeners to the music cultures of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean since 1988. Our radio program is hosted by Georges Collinet from Cameroon, the radio series is distributed by Public Radio International to 110 stations in the U.S., via XM satellite radio, in Africa via and Europe via Radio Multikulti.

  • Luiz Gonzaga - The King of Baiao
    Sweet accordion riffs, the steady twang of the tr…
  • Hip Deep in the Niger Delta
    The massive Niger River Delta is a fantastically …
  • Hip Deep in Madagascar: Songs of the North
    Salegy may be the most popular dance music of Mad…
  • Quelbe - Hidden Treasure of the Caribbean
    On a visit to the U.S. Virgin Islands in winter 2…
  • Kickin' It in Cabo Verde
    Cabo Verde (aka Cape Verde) has long been known a…
  • Jamaica: Big a Yard, Big Abroad
    Since the 1960s in Jamaica, iconic figures such a…
  • Born-Free South Africa: A Kaleidoscope of Colors
    Join us on a musical adventure into the storied p…
  • Musical Conjurers
    Musicians create worlds of their own. They are so…
  • San Francisco: Afropop by the Bay
    It turns out that the first American city to host…
  • Hispanic Heritage Month: Santo Domingo Blues - The Story of Bachata
    Bachata is a music of the people. Recalling the A…
  • Hispanic Heritage Month: The Golden Age of Cuban Music
    On January 8, 1959, Fidel Castro and his ragtag a…
  • Hispanic Heritage Month: Live Latin Extravaganza
    This classic episode features Afropop Worldwide’s…
  • Hispanic Heritage Month: A History of Puerto Rican Salsa
    The first time Puerto Rican bandleader Willie Ros…
  • Discover and Record: The Field Recordings of Hugh Tracey
    In this Hip Deep edition, Afropop producer Wills …
  • Islam and Music: From Prohibition to the Science of Ecstasy
    Islam's complex relationship with arts and cultur…
  • The Music of Black Peru: Cultural Identity in the Black Pacific
    The "Black Pacific" is a term coined by our guide…
  • Madagascar Medley
    On a return trip to Madagascar, we catch up with …
  • New Sounds From Nigeria
    Nigeria is the undisputed powerhouse of African p…
  • The Story of Bembeya Jazz
    Guinea's legendary dance band, Bembeya Jazz, are …
  • Blues Reflections
    In this episode, Afropop dives into a celebration…