Every year on Sierra Leone’s Independence Day in late April, musicians and revelers descend upon Freetown from throughout the country.... more

Traditional Manding (Mande) griots living in France sit at the crossroads between Africa and Europe. Historically, their role has been... more

An intimate look at Toumani Diabaté through 30 years of Afropop Worldwide conversations. From his home in Bamako to concert... more

This Hip Deep edition, based on field work in Ghana, tells the story of how highlife turned into Afro-funk. Guitarist/composer/bandleader... more

In this episode, our reporter in Lagos, Fay Fay, turns us on to two rising stars in African music’s dominant... more

Fifty years ago, the president of Senegal’s nephew was putting together a band for his new, upscale Dakar nightclub, and... more

Flamenco as we know it was “born” in Spain in the mid-19th century. But for centuries before that, Roma (Gitanos,... more

The dembow, the beat behind reggaetón, is much more than just a backdrop for a night of partying and dancing.... more

The Kenyan capital is roaring into the 2020s. On this program singer/songwriter/producer Eric Wainaina introduces us to a rising cadre... more

Sia Tolno escaped war-torn Sierra Leone to become a popular singer in Guinea. As her career blossomed, she shifted to... more