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Afropop Worldwide
Afropop Worldwide is an internationally syndicated weekly radio series, online guide to African and world music, and an international music archive, that has introduced American listeners to the music cultures of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean since 1988. Our radio program is hosted by Georges Collinet from Cameroon, the radio series is distributed by Public Radio International to 110 stations in the U.S., via XM satellite radio, in Africa via and Europe via Radio Multikulti.
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4.8 stars from 347 ratings
History, culture, but above all music!!
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“I first started listening to Afropop as a teenager on South Carolina public radio in about 1994. I still have a cassette I recorded off the radio. Thirty years later I still love Afropop. I have been exposed to so many wonderful musicians and genres of music. I have learned so much about the...”Read full review »
Jenniechic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/24
Captivating
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“Been listening to this even before it was a podcast. I learn and get entertained — what’s not to like?!”
Bilas Peles via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/23
Love everything about this podcast
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“Captivating narration, wonderful editing, and intensive research, Afropop worldwide is my favorite podcast combining political and social history with music history. I have learnt so much from you all over the years all while discovering great music. Your episode on music from Mauritius is my...”Read full review »
Preeti.S. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/22
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