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Weedie Braimah Debuts "Weediefoli"
Blog August 6, 2021

Weedie Braimah Debuts "Weediefoli"

Weigh In on Afropop's Future!
Blog August 4, 2021

Weigh In on Afropop's Future!

And enjoy an exclusive concert from the archives!
South Sudanese-Australian Artist Gordon Koang Releases Banger “Disco”
Blog August 4, 2021

South Sudanese-Australian Artist Gordon Koang Releases Banger “Disco”

Remembering Kassav’s Jacob Desvarieux
Blog August 4, 2021

Remembering Kassav’s Jacob Desvarieux

On New EP Bomba Estereo Teams Up With Yemi Alade For “Conexion Total”
Blog July 27, 2021

On New EP Bomba Estereo Teams Up With Yemi Alade For “Conexion Total”

Sacramento’s Lost In Riddim Festival Chock Full of Afrobeats and Dancehall Stars
Blog July 13, 2021

Sacramento’s Lost In Riddim Festival Chock Full of Afrobeats and Dancehall Stars

Afropop Closeup Season Six Launches July 13
Blog July 9, 2021

Afropop Closeup Season Six Launches July 13

Nilotika Cultural Ensemble Brings Ugandan Roots to Reggae
Blog July 9, 2021

Nilotika Cultural Ensemble Brings Ugandan Roots to Reggae

Hear Florida Meet Malawi on Mawanga & Bystrom’s “Some Day”
Blog July 7, 2021

Hear Florida Meet Malawi on Mawanga & Bystrom’s “Some Day”

Nuits D'Afrique Events: July 6 and July 18!
Blog July 6, 2021

Nuits D'Afrique Events: July 6 and July 18!

No Subtext Needed: Gordon Koang Takes on “Coronavirus”
Blog June 30, 2021

No Subtext Needed: Gordon Koang Takes on “Coronavirus”

Photo Essay: Yonatan Gat, Innov Gnawa, William Parker at Sultan Room, Turk’s Inn
Blog June 29, 2021

Photo Essay: Yonatan Gat, Innov Gnawa, William Parker at Sultan Room, Turk’s Inn

Afropop Premiere: Yasser Tejeda’s Acoustic “Nuestra Raices”
Blog June 29, 2021

Afropop Premiere: Yasser Tejeda’s Acoustic “Nuestra Raices”

Live Stream Salif Keita at Jazz À Vienne Free at 5 P.M. EDT
Blog June 25, 2021

Live Stream Salif Keita at Jazz À Vienne Free at 5 P.M. EDT

Homage to Homage: Kenny Garrett’s “For Art’s Sake”
Blog June 17, 2021

Homage to Homage: Kenny Garrett’s “For Art’s Sake”

Anatomy of A Song: “Gumboots:” Paul Simon’s Excellent Adventure
Blog June 17, 2021

Anatomy of A Song: “Gumboots:” Paul Simon’s Excellent Adventure

The Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble's New Video Takes You to Benin
Blog June 15, 2021

The Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble's New Video Takes You to Benin

You Like Brazilian Music? Quincy Jones’ Qwest TV Has It, Baaba Maal’s Curation, More
Blog June 9, 2021

You Like Brazilian Music? Quincy Jones’ Qwest TV Has It, Baaba Maal’s Curation, More

Buena Vista Social Club to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Deluxe Reissue
Blog June 9, 2021

Buena Vista Social Club to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Deluxe Reissue

Georges Collinet Hosting Africa Center’s “Home Is Where the Music Is” at Noon ET
Blog June 8, 2021

Georges Collinet Hosting Africa Center’s “Home Is Where the Music Is” at Noon ET

Biden Proclaims June 2021 “Black Music Appreciation Month”
Blog June 3, 2021

Biden Proclaims June 2021 “Black Music Appreciation Month”

Afropop Premiere: Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves, Somi and More Join Fatoumata Diawara on “Ambè”
Blog June 1, 2021

Afropop Premiere: Angelique Kidjo, Dianne Reeves, Somi and More Join Fatoumata Diawara on “Ambè”

Green Shoots: Summer Concerts Are On Their Way!
Blog May 28, 2021

Green Shoots: Summer Concerts Are On Their Way!

Return of the Show: Yonatan Gat and Mamady Kouyaté at the Sultan Room, May 22, 2021
Blog May 25, 2021

Return of the Show: Yonatan Gat and Mamady Kouyaté at the Sultan Room, May 22, 2021

Bab L' Bluz Releases New Video for “El Gamra”
Blog May 21, 2021

Bab L' Bluz Releases New Video for “El Gamra”

Habibi Funk Announces “Eclectic Compilation” with Douaa’s Loungy Moroccan Pop
Blog May 21, 2021

Habibi Funk Announces “Eclectic Compilation” with Douaa’s Loungy Moroccan Pop

Natalie Lafourcade Announces New Guest Star-Laden Album With Single Featuring Ruben Blades
Blog May 14, 2021

Natalie Lafourcade Announces New Guest Star-Laden Album With Single Featuring Ruben Blades

Anbessa Orchestra Returns with “Gobez (Brave)”
Blog May 13, 2021

Anbessa Orchestra Returns with “Gobez (Brave)”

Coco Maria To Release Outre-Cumbia Comp on Bongo Joe Records
Blog April 30, 2021

Coco Maria To Release Outre-Cumbia Comp on Bongo Joe Records

DJ Mixanthrope Zooms In on Seychelles
Blog April 28, 2021

DJ Mixanthrope Zooms In on Seychelles