Audio Programs

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

Closeup September 12, 2023

Wagogo Music Heaven

Afropop producer Banning Eyre visits the Zawose family compound in Bagamoyo, Tanzania, to experience the magic of the hypnotic music of the Gogo people, the Wagogo.

Afropop Classic September 7, 2023

Congolese Music - The Fifth Generation

This program surveys the state of Congolese music in 2018.

Closeup August 29, 2023

Movement: A Conversation with Jesus Diaz

Meclit Hadero sepaks with Cuban-American percussionist Jesus Díaz for this Afropop Closeup.

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.