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We've Moved! Kind of... 5 Jun 2012 | 10:34 pm
Today we launched a new, updated Afropop.org. The new site we hope you find more engaging, user-friendly, and easier to read. In addition, this new website will allow you greater flexibility linking t...
New Video: The Very Best - "Kondaine" F. Seye 1 Jun 2012 | 11:00 pm
We are super excited for MTMTMK, the forthcoming album from The Very Best set to drop on July 17th. We’ve been bumping it in the office and we are loving it. Stay tuned for a review. About a month ag...
Summer NYC Concert Guide is Here! 31 May 2012 | 11:00 pm
Each year, we produce a summer concert guide for great music happening in NYC. See our card for 2012 below! For the rest of you, don't worry, we also produce a show each year showcasing some of the gr...
Simon Bright and Thomas Mapfumo in NYC for Debut of Bright's film "Robert Mugabe... What Happened?" 31 May 2012 | 04:00 am
Text and photos by Banning Eyre On May 17 at the New York Institute of Technology, a new film by Zimbawbwean filmmaker Simon Bright had its US debut before an overflow house. The film, Robert Mugab....
Spotlight: Urban Knights - "Step On Dem" F. Blackout JA 31 May 2012 | 12:24 am
The UK has a long tradition of bringing unique brands of reggae and dancehall. And a series of producers and artists have been maintaining that tradition for a minute now, mixing in elements of UK Bas...
BET's Best International Act - Africa Nominees + Videos 26 May 2012 | 07:43 am
The 2012 BET Awards recently announced their nominees. One of the categories, "Best International Act - Africa" had us intrigued (clearly) so we checked it out. Like most award shows, often times the ...
Beth Lesser's "Rub-A-Dub Style" available as a free download 22 May 2012 | 08:55 am
The 1980’s remains one of the most under-heralded periods of the Jamaica's musical history. Despite the fact that the decade saw the introduction of the digital production, fast-paced MC’s, and aggres...
Afropop Worldwide's Hip Deep in Egypt Complete Series is Online 17 May 2012 | 06:30 am
Afropop Worldwide's 5-part Hip Deep in Egypt Series is now complete! Find links to all the programs and podcasts below. You can stream the 1-hour programs, and download the shorter podcasts. To link t...
Thomas Mapfumo in NYC to speak at debut of Simon Bright film: "Robert Mugabe... What Happened?" 16 May 2012 | 04:21 am
Zimbabwean music legend Thomas Mapfumo will pass through New York this week, en route from South Africa, to speak at the debut of a new film about Robert Mugabe's legacy. The film, "Robert Mugabe... W...
Spotlight: KonKoma's 70's Afro-Funk Excellence 16 May 2012 | 02:46 am
The always reliable Soundway Records is prepping the debut release of London-based afro-funk outfit KonKoma. The group was originally conceived by saxophonist Max Grunhard and producer Ben Lamdin who ...
