Edo Highlife: Culture, Politics and Progressive Traditionalism
This Week's Hip Deep September 10, 2026
Edo Highlife: Culture, Politics and Progressive Traditionalism See ›
In this Hip Deep program, we'll hear how Edo highlife musicians have found sustainable careers by simultaneously rooting their music in their local communities and appealing to diasporic enclaves in Europe and the United States.
A Visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
This Week's Afropop Classic September 3, 2026
A Visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia See ›
Colombia in NYC
This Week's Afropop Classic August 27, 2026
Colombia in NYC See ›
A Remembrance of Leo Sarkisian
This Week's Afropop Classic August 20, 2026
A Remembrance of Leo Sarkisian See ›
With Feet in Many Worlds
This Week's Afropop Classic August 13, 2026
With Feet in Many Worlds See ›
This program explores the work of artists who identify with no single culture or country.
Celebrating Georges Collinet
This Week's Afropop Classic August 6, 2026
Celebrating Georges Collinet See ›

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Upcoming Events
Agridulce (Bittersweet) A Bittersweet Journey to the Birthplace of Bachata
Interview September 10, 2026

Agridulce (Bittersweet) A Bittersweet Journey to the Birthplace of Bachata

Afropop Living Room Session: Razia Said
Videos September 10, 2026

Afropop Living Room Session: Razia Said

Angélique Kidjo’s Summer Night in Central Park
Review September 6, 2026

Angélique Kidjo’s Summer Night in Central Park

Anamaria Oramas: The Daily Poetry of the Gaita
Interview September 3, 2026

Anamaria Oramas: The Daily Poetry of the Gaita

anaiis: Searching for Home
Interview August 28, 2026

anaiis: Searching for Home

WOMAD 2026: Field Report
Field Report August 25, 2026

WOMAD 2026: Field Report

Afropop Living Room Session: Alsarah and Brandon Terzic
Videos August 25, 2026

Afropop Living Room Session: Alsarah and Brandon Terzic

Tradition Reborn: Milo J, Trueno and J Noa at SummerStage
Field Report August 21, 2026

Tradition Reborn: Milo J, Trueno and J Noa at SummerStage

AfroFuture Presents Champion Sound
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 3–10 PM

AfroFuture Presents Champion Sound

A rooftop meeting of Afrobeats, amapiano and African club culture led by DBN Gogo, DJ Obi, Victony, BNXN and more.
Dominique Fils-Aimé
Thursday, September 17, 2026; doors 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PM

Dominique Fils-Aimé

Dominique Fils-Aimé turns vocal jazz, soul and blues into an immersive meditation on Black musical memory and freedom.
César Orozco & SonAhead — Album Release
Friday, September 18, 2026 — 7 PM; doors 6:30 PM

César Orozco & SonAhead — Album Release

Cuban-Venezuelan pianist, composer and vocalist César Orozco celebrates SonAhead, a project that brings Cuban son into conversation with timba, modern jazz and electronic music.

Recent Audio Programs
Edo Highlife: Culture, Politics and Progressive Traditionalism
Hip Deep September 10, 2026

Edo Highlife: Culture, Politics and Progressive Traditionalism

A Visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Afropop Classic September 3, 2026

A Visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Colombia in NYC
Afropop Classic August 27, 2026

Colombia in NYC

Recent Album Reviews
Angélique Kidjo’s Summer Night in Central Park

Angélique Kidjo’s Summer Night in Central Park

The Women of Habibi Fest: Summer 2026

The Women of Habibi Fest: Summer 2026

Essaouira Gnawa Festival Report 2026

Essaouira Gnawa Festival Report 2026

Afro-Cuba meets Afro-Haiti in Holyoke, MA

Afro-Cuba meets Afro-Haiti in Holyoke, MA

Now Spinning at Afropop HQ

Fuse ODG - Sundiata ft. Suli Breaks

Fuse ODG - Sundiata ft. Suli Breaks

#sundiatakeita #malimepire #originalgold #richestmantolive #guinea #ghana ##fuseodg #sulibreaks‬ #itzcj_made_it #damage_mix_bus #mixed_by_authentic #andrehackett #nanaabiona #carolineosobowale #stefanfrimpong #jadeavia #ezekielquaye #rdee #macarthydennis #christiansaint #afropopworldwide #worldmusicproductions

Recent Articles
Agridulce (Bittersweet) A Bittersweet Journey to the Birthplace of Bachata
Interview September 10, 2026

Agridulce (Bittersweet) A Bittersweet Journey to the Birthplace of Bachata

Afropop Living Room Session: Razia Said
Videos September 10, 2026

Afropop Living Room Session: Razia Said

Angélique Kidjo’s Summer Night in Central Park
Review September 6, 2026

Angélique Kidjo’s Summer Night in Central Park

Anamaria Oramas: The Daily Poetry of the Gaita
Interview September 3, 2026

Anamaria Oramas: The Daily Poetry of the Gaita

anaiis: Searching for Home
Interview August 28, 2026

anaiis: Searching for Home

WOMAD 2026: Field Report
Field Report August 25, 2026

WOMAD 2026: Field Report

Afropop Living Room Session: Alsarah and Brandon Terzic
Videos August 25, 2026

Afropop Living Room Session: Alsarah and Brandon Terzic

Tradition Reborn: Milo J, Trueno and J Noa at SummerStage
Field Report August 21, 2026

Tradition Reborn: Milo J, Trueno and J Noa at SummerStage

Upcoming Events
AfroFuture Presents Champion Sound
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 3–10 PM

AfroFuture Presents Champion Sound

A rooftop meeting of Afrobeats, amapiano and African club culture led by DBN Gogo, DJ Obi, Victony, BNXN and more.
Dominique Fils-Aimé
Thursday, September 17, 2026; doors 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PM

Dominique Fils-Aimé

Dominique Fils-Aimé turns vocal jazz, soul and blues into an immersive meditation on Black musical memory and freedom.
César Orozco & SonAhead — Album Release
Friday, September 18, 2026 — 7 PM; doors 6:30 PM

César Orozco & SonAhead — Album Release

Cuban-Venezuelan pianist, composer and vocalist César Orozco celebrates SonAhead, a project that brings Cuban son into conversation with timba, modern jazz and electronic music.

Recent Audio Programs
Edo Highlife: Culture, Politics and Progressive Traditionalism
Hip Deep September 10, 2026

Edo Highlife: Culture, Politics and Progressive Traditionalism

A Visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Afropop Classic September 3, 2026

A Visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Colombia in NYC
Afropop Classic August 27, 2026

Colombia in NYC

Recent Album Reviews
Angélique Kidjo’s Summer Night in Central Park

Angélique Kidjo’s Summer Night in Central Park

The Women of Habibi Fest: Summer 2026

The Women of Habibi Fest: Summer 2026

Essaouira Gnawa Festival Report 2026

Essaouira Gnawa Festival Report 2026

Afro-Cuba meets Afro-Haiti in Holyoke, MA

Afro-Cuba meets Afro-Haiti in Holyoke, MA

Now Spinning at Afropop HQ

Fuse ODG - Sundiata ft. Suli Breaks

Fuse ODG - Sundiata ft. Suli Breaks

#sundiatakeita #malimepire #originalgold #richestmantolive #guinea #ghana ##fuseodg #sulibreaks‬ #itzcj_made_it #damage_mix_bus #mixed_by_authentic #andrehackett #nanaabiona #carolineosobowale #stefanfrimpong #jadeavia #ezekielquaye #rdee #macarthydennis #christiansaint #afropopworldwide #worldmusicproductions

Upcoming NYC Events
AfroFuture Presents Champion Sound
Upcoming Event Sunday, September 13, 2026, 3–10 PM

AfroFuture Presents Champion Sound

The Rooftop at Pier 17, 89 South Street, New York, NY 10038
A rooftop meeting of Afrobeats, amapiano and African club culture led by DBN Gogo, DJ Obi, Victony, BNXN and more.
Dominique Fils-Aimé
Upcoming Event Thursday, September 17, 2026; doors 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PM

Dominique Fils-Aimé

Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012
Dominique Fils-Aimé turns vocal jazz, soul and blues into an immersive meditation on Black musical memory and freedom.
César Orozco & SonAhead — Album Release
Upcoming Event Friday, September 18, 2026 — 7 PM; doors 6:30 PM

César Orozco & SonAhead — Album Release

DROM, 85 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
Cuban-Venezuelan pianist, composer and vocalist César Orozco celebrates SonAhead, a project that brings Cuban son into conversation with timba, modern jazz and electronic music.
Agridulce (Bittersweet): A Bittersweet Journey to the Birthplace of Bachata
Upcoming Event 4:30PM - 6PM

Agridulce (Bittersweet): A Bittersweet Journey to the Birthplace of Bachata

Regal Union Square, 850 Broadway, NYC
Four youngsters in the Dominican Republic set out to learn the art of bachata music.
Somi
Upcoming Event Thursday, October 1, 2026; doors 6 PM, show 8 PM

Somi

Sony Hall, 235 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
Somi connects East African inheritance, jazz and social storytelling as a new album begins its life onstage.
Hewa Rwanda — Dorcy Rugamba and Majnun
Upcoming Event October 7–10, 2026 — 7:30 PM; October 11 — 3 PM

Hewa Rwanda — Dorcy Rugamba and Majnun

BAM Fisher, Fishman Space, 321 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Rwandan writer and performer Dorcy Rugamba and Senegalese singer and multi-instrumentalist Majnun bring Hewa Rwanda–Letter to the absent to BAM’s Next Wave season.

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