Initial research and strategic planning support for the site provided by the Ford Foundation . Hundreds of individuals support our work with tax-deductible contributions large and small. Go to Join Afropop to find out how you can join forceswith us in spreading the word about these dynamic artists and the living, breathing music cultures they come from. Afropop Worldwide from PRI Public Radio International is a weekly series showcasing the contemporary musical cultures of Africa and the African Diaspora in the Caribbean, the Americas and Europe. Hosted by international broadcast personality Georges Collinet from Cameroon, Afropop Worldwide takes listeners to dynamic music capitals such as Dakar Senegal, Johannesburg South Africa, Cairo Egypt, Havana Cuba, Salvador de Bahia Brazil, New York and Paris.
Listeners meet the leading stars as well as emerging artists.
Live concert recordings of world class artists such as Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Cesaria Evora, Gilberto Gil, Baaba Maal, Kanda Bongo Man and others are featured on the program. Find out how you can support our work with tax-deductible contributions. Do not duplicate or redistribute in any form without permission.