Audio Programs – Afropop Classic
Afropop Classic
Afropop Classic July 23, 2026
Reissued: African Vinyl in the 21st Century
This program explores some of the complex and shifting dynamics of neocolonialism, cultural ownership and audience in the African vinyl market.
Afropop Classic July 16, 2026
Is Mara Nigeria's Answer to EDM?
Afropop Classic June 25, 2026
The Immortal '70s
Afropop Classic June 18, 2026
Voice of the Leopard
Afropop Classic May 28, 2026
A Spiritual Journey to Mbanza-Kongo
Afropop Classic April 30, 2026
Celebrating Toumani Diabaté
Afropop Classic February 5, 2026
Black History Month 2026: Music of the Harlem Renaissance
Afropop Classic January 22, 2026
Treasures of Benin
Afropop Classic January 8, 2026
Afropop Soundsystem
Afropop Classic December 25, 2025
Ghana: Celebration Sounds
Afropop Classic November 27, 2025
Hip Deep Madagascar: Songs of the North
Afropop Classic November 20, 2025
Quelbe - Hidden Treasure Of The Caribbean
Quelbe is an energetic form, led by sax or flute with percussion and banjo, and it fuels the traditional dance style, quadrille. St Croix is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and sits alone 42 miles south of St. Thomas and St. John.
Afropop Classic November 13, 2025
Kickin' it in Cabo Verde
Afropop Classic November 6, 2025
Jamaica: Big A Yard, Big Abroad
Afropop Classic October 30, 2025
Born-Free South Africa: A Kaleidoscope of Colors
We sample musical life in South Africa 20 years after the end of apartheid.
Afropop Classic October 23, 2025
Musical Conjurers
This program surveys African diaspora musicians creating their own worlds, circa 2007.
Afropop Classic October 16, 2025
San Francisco: Afropop By the Bay
We look back to the 1970s and 80s history of African music in San Francisco.
Afropop Classic October 9, 2025
Santo Domingo Blues: The Story of Bachata
Alex Wolfe, director of the film "Santo Domingo Blues: The Story of Bachata" brings us live ambience and stories of bachata stars Luis Vargas, Antony Santos, Luis Segura, Adridia Ventura.
Afropop Classic October 2, 2025
The Golden Age of Cuban Music
Afropop Classic September 25, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month: Live Latin Extravaganza
It's Hispanic Heritage Month at Afropop Worldwide!
Afropop Classic September 18, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month 2025: A History of Puerto Rican Salsa
Discover the origins of Puerto Rican salsa as legendary bandleaders Rafael Ithier, Quique Lucca, and Willie Rosario share the story of how a Venezuelan DJ and Fania Records turned Cuban-style music into a global cultural identity.
Afropop Classic September 11, 2025
Three Survivors: Paulo Flores, Emmanuel Jal, Lágbájá
Afropop Classic September 4, 2025
Discover and Record: The Field Recordings of Hugh Tracey
In this Hip Deep edition, Afropop producer Wills Glasspeigel heads to South Africa to reveal the story of the inimitable Hugh Tracey, a field recordist born at the turn of the 20th century in England.
