Podcasts about Kuti

The 2022 global music exposition, WOMEX, went down in Lisbon, Portugal. For the second year running, most of the African-related showcases featured bands led by women. In this episode we meet Selma Uamusse from Mozambique and Portugal, Djazia Satour from Algeria and France, Pilani Bubu from South Africa, and hear 78-year-old Lia de Itamaracá, Brazil, positively blow away this tough-to-please crowd. And we'll hear from some guys as well, Fra! with highlife funk from Ghana and Aywa fusing Moroccan, French and Spanish grooves. Produced by Banning Eyre.

The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation recorded a goldmine of local music in the 1960s and 70s, but the tapes were neglected and close to ruined when broadcaster Waliko Makhala raised the alarm. With help from the Norwegian Embassy and Norwegian broadcaster Sigbjorn Nedland, digitization got underway. In this program, we sample the results guided by Waliko, Sigbjorn and Martin White, curator of AfricanPoems, a website dedicated to preserving poetry from around the continent. Produced by Martin White.

The Afro-Roots Fest is Florida's state-wide celebration of Africa's global musical heritage. The 2022 edition featured a diva of Afro-Cuban jazz, Daymé Arocena, Sudanese American indie rock band Sinkane, Miami's own Latin music champions Cortadito celebrating their tenth anniversary, and more. We'll hear live highlights and interviews with the principles. Produced by Banning Eyre and Sean Barlow.

In today's pop music, everybody is a composer. But what about the classics? The songs that last? In this program we survey African musicians reinterpreting each other's songs, as well as songs from far outside their traditions. And we hear foreign takes on African diaspora music. From Louis Armstrong's “Skokiaan” to Alpha Blondy's “Whole Lotta Love,” it's a journey of discovery and rediscovery. Produced by Banning Eyre. APWW #854

Cheikha Rimitti was certainly a queen. For some, she was the queen of raï (pronounced RYE), which means “opinion" in Arabic. For others, she was the queen of freedom, an Algerian Statue of Liberty wielding the fire of independence, as she sang daringly and frankly about love, sexuality, poverty, drinking and oppression. She defied taboos and her music was often banned. She used to say that "misfortune was her teacher” but she became an international star who died at 86, two days after a sold-out show! However, it might be too simple to portray Rimitti only in this iconic role. She was even more than a musical and cultural queen, and she still lives on in many hearts. Rimitti would have been 100 in 2023 - and yet the Algerian diva is still praised and remixed by a young new generation of artists. In this episode, we'll journey through Rimitti's rocky life and we'll meet her musical progeny.  Produced by Elodie Maillot APWW #870

In 2010, to mark the 5th anniversary of the Katrina disaster, we went way way back to honor New Orleans as the unique American treasure it is. This program tells the story of how jazz emerged in the context of all the other African American musics that proliferated in late 19th and early 20th century New Orleans: blues, ragtime, Mardi Gras Indian music, vaudeville and minstrelsy, spiritual church music, and more. With our guides Bruce Boyd Raeburn and Lynn Abbott, we'll comb through a vast world of interviews, recorded music, photographs, ephemera, and curatorial knowledge at one of the great American music collections, the William Ransom Hogan Jazz Archive at Tulane University. Produced by Ned Sublette.

Jazz pianist Maurice Rocco was a star of American nightclubs and Hollywood films in the 1930s-40s, playing in an ecstatic, stand-up style that left a deep impression on rock and roll. But in the 1950s Rocco fell out of fashion. Hoping to reverse his fortune, he went abroad in 1959. Rocco landed in Bangkok, Thailand, where he lived and played in relative privilege, away from American racism and homophobia, in an elite tier of Vietnam War-era nightlife. His murder in 1976 by two young sex workers was a tragic end to a fascinating American life. Produced by Benjamin Tausig.

There's been a lot of speculation about the chain of musical events that link the blues back to Africa. Most of that chain is unrecorded and shrouded in mystery. But there is one chapter, just before the blues, that we do know something about. And that's the history of African-American string bands. This program explores that history, with music and memories from a special guest, the late string maestro Howard Armstrong. Along the way, we hear music from Canray Fontenot, Blind James Campbell, Hobard Smith and other legends of this little known chapter of Americana. Originally produced in 2000 by Banning Eyre. APWW #326

Brazilian broadcaster, producer and music aficionado Béco Dranoff returns to Afropop Worldwide with a set of great new music from South America's music cauldron. We'll hear current sounds from Bahia, Sao Paulo, Rio and Belo Horizonte, including Caetano Veloso, Afrocidade, Lucas Santtana, Ze Manoel, Da Cruz, Jadsa and more. Produced by Béco Dranoff and Sean Barlow.

Technology is one of the great drivers of musical change, and often one of its least understood. In this episode, we explore the synthesizer, looking closely at the history of this ubiquitous (and often debated) piece of musical technology, and investigating how and why it was first used in a variety of African musics. Enabled by groundbreaking record reissues by synth pioneers like William Onyeabor (Nigeria) and Hailu Mergia (Ethiopia), disco stars like Kris Okotie, and South African superstar Brenda Fassie, we take you back to the '70s and '80s, listening to the birth of a distinctly African electronic sound. Produced by Sam Backer. APWW #676

South Africa is one of the biggest dance music nations, and now it seems like the whole world is dancing along to its amapiano (piano/yanos) beats, a genre that blends its kwaito roots with house, jazz and its signature log drum. Afropop Worldwide first explored amapiano's origins and growing popularity in October 2020, since then, the genre has seen explosive growth outside of South Africa. A combination of factors, such as: a fresh unique sound, social media, the African diaspora, hard work, and a bit of luck at the right time, has put Amapiano on the global stage. Amapiano is proving to be a genre that has both depth and breadth, but is it here to stay? We tackle this question, and explore how this homegrown sound is winning over the hearts of audiences across the world. We also speak to two of its rising stars: Teno Afrika and Luxury SA. That's all in this episode, Amapiano to the World. Produced by DJ Kix. APWW #867

From Paris to New Orleans and Boston, Haitian musicians are shaking up the music scene. The island's powerful Africa-rooted culture—from celebratory rara and sensuous kompa to the deep well of vodun songs—has become a global force. In this program, we spend time with racine music veteran Lolo Beaubrun of Boukman Eksperyans, and his rising star son, Paul Beaubrun, both on a swing through New England. We also meet Paris-based Moonlight Benjamin, and hear recent New Orleans-tinged music from Lakou Mizik and RAM. Finally, we meet Tjovi Ginen, a pan-African band featuring the provocative and humorous spoken words of Boston-based Haitian educator and animator Daniel Laurent. A romping update on all things Haitian. Produced by Banning Eyre. Originally produced in 2019 APWW #806

La Philharmonie de Paris et le Musée de la musique rendent hommage à Fela Anikulapo Kuti, figure du «Black President» et créateur de l'Afrobeat avec l'exposition Rébellion Afrobeat #Nigeria. En amont de Rébellion Afrobeat, l'exposition qui démarre le 20 octobre 2022, la Philharmonie s'est mise à l'heure de l'Afrobeat, avec une 1ère soirée samedi 8 octobre 2022 intitulée «Lagos Meets London» avec Femi Kuti, Made Kuti et des invités comme Kokoroko, Obongjayar et Asa. Et c'est à l'occasion de ses concerts que nous avons rencontré la famille Kuti et avons organisé une interview croisée père-fils entre Femi et Madé. Fils aîné de Fela, Femi Kuti a repris le flambeau de son père et, ayant formé son propre groupe (Positive Force) durant les années 1980, transmet à son tour une musique hautement énergétique à forte teneur politique, dans le prolongement naturel de l'afrobeat originel. Il convie pour l'occasion la chanteuse franco-nigériane Asa, auteure de cinq albums solo. Femi Kuti Feat. Asa sur Arte. Fils de Femi, s'étant aguerri comme musicien au sein de Positive Force, Made Kuti a publié en 2021 son premier album, For(e)ward, qui révèle un univers très personnel, nourri de l'héritage familial pour mieux s'en affranchir. Pour ce concert, Made fait appel à l'une des plus belles révélations de la scène anglo-nigériane actuelle : Obongjayar. Pour ouvrir la soirée, rendez-vous avec l'octet londonien Kokoroko qui poursuit son ascension fulgurante avec son mélange irrésistible de jazz et d'afrobeat. Madé Kuti Feat. Obongjayar sur Arte. Note d'intention des concerts du 8 au 16 octobre 2022. L'héritage de Fela Kuti est d'abord celui porté par ses enfants : Femi Kuti, l'aîné, est aux côtés de son propre fils, Made, pour la soirée Lagos Meets London, au contact de la bouillonnante scène jazz et hip-hop anglaise. Seun Kuti a, lui, pris la tête du mythique groupe Egypt 80. Tony Allen fut non seulement le génial batteur de Fela, mais aussi son directeur artistique. Une pléiade de musiciens, parmi lesquels Oumou Sangaré, Sébastien Tellier ou Cheick Tidiane Seck, s'en acquittera avec l'énergie et la générosité du maître. Et parce que tout est histoire d'allers-retours et de passages de témoins, Angélique Kidjo revisitera le Remain in Light des Talking Heads. Notre programmation propose également une pièce de Qudus Onikeku, plongée dans le Lagos d'aujourd'hui, où dix jeunes danseurs se réapproprient l'énergie de l'afrobeat. Mais l'héritage de Fela, c'est aussi une pensée politique, qui a inspiré au chorégraphe burkinabè Serge Aimé Coulibaly, la pièce Kalakuta Republik. L'exposition Trompettiste, saxophoniste, chanteur, pianiste et compositeur, le musicien nigérian Fela Kuti est aussi un penseur du panafricanisme et un activiste. L'afrobeat – le style qu'il invente mêlant rythmes yoruba, jazz, soul et funk – est une musique permettant à la fois de danser et de penser. Dans ses chansons, comme lors de ses prises de parole publiques, il dénonce sans relâche les injustices, la corruption des élites et le néocolonialisme : des combats qui n'ont rien perdu de leur actualité. Celui qui se fait appeler le «Black President» est aussi un travailleur acharné sortant jusqu'à douze albums par an et enchaînant les tournées à travers le monde tout en restant fidèle à l'Afrika Shrine, le club qu'il a créé à Lagos. Il nous laisse une œuvre majeure qui influence des générations de musiciens de tous bords, de la scène jazz au hip-hop.  Après l'interview croisée père-fils entre Femi et Madé, Sodi Marciszewer se souvient de sa 1ère fois avec Fela. Réalisateur artistique, ingénieur du son et mixeur, Sodi a œuvré avec 3 générations de Kuti. Il a collaboré aux 6 derniers albums de Fela, produit la plupart des albums de Femi et le 1er album de Madé. Il est le fondateur du studio Zarma, réputé pour l'utilisation d'équipement audio vintage (Fela Rébellion Afrobeat chez Textuel). Nous nous sommes ensuite rendus chez Jean-Jacques Mandel, journaliste, photographe, collectionner d'art. Il est le premier journaliste à avoir interviewé Fela au Shrine en 1975. 1è de ses photos sont dans l'exposition.   La République de Kalakuta vue par Jean-Jacques Mandel En 1975, Jean-Jacques Mandel, jeune diplômé en ethnologie, décide de créer une association pour permettre aux Français de se rendre à moindres frais au Festac, initialement programmé cette année-là. Sur les conseils d'un ami qui lui signale l'existence d'un musicien extraordinaire à Lagos, Jean-Jacques Mandel se décide à entreprendre le voyage en voiture, en traversant le Sahara, comme l'avait fait le batteur britannique Ginger Baker quelques années auparavant. Parvenu dans la capitale nigériane au terme de plusieurs milliers de kilomètres éprouvants, il se rend, de nuit, au Shrine. À la fin du concert, tard dans la soirée, Fela, intrigué par sa présence, envoie l'un de ses musiciens le chercher pour le rencontrer. À la fin de l'entrevue, il lui propose de venir l'interviewer le lendemain à la République de Kalakuta. Jean-Jacques Mandel est le premier Français à photographier le musicien. Il retournera à Lagos deux ans plus tard pour une nouvelle série de photographies et une interview publiée à son retour dans la magazine Rock&Folk. Son portrait de Fela au saxophone, devant les grillages qui maintiennent la foule des admirateurs à distance, deviendra iconique après avoir orné la pochette du double vinyle Fela Ransome-Kuti édité par Pathé en 1977, puis en 1981 celle du disque Black President sur le label Arista, dans une déclinaison noire et jaune (Extrait du livre de l'exposition : Fela Rébellion Afrobeat chez Textuel). Portrait Jean-Jacques Mandel dans Marianne. - Lien RFI Vidéos  Playlist Fela «Water No get No Enemy» Madé Kuti «Free Your Mind» Fémi Kuti «Young Boy, Young Girl» Madé Kuti «Blood» Fela «Monday Morning in Lagos» Fela «Lady/Shakara»

Afro-Sweden? Who knew? Over the past 60 years, a number of musicians from Africa and its diaspora have come to base themselves, or have been born, in Sweden. And recently, they have emerged as a collective voice in Swedish society. From the acoustic Mande folk of Sousou and Maher Cissoko, to the kaleidoscopic hip-hop of Timbuktu, and the smooth soul-pop of Swedish-born, Gambian-descended Seinabo Sey, there's definitely something happening in Scandinavia. On this program we speak with and hear recent music from a wide range of African and diasporic artists in Sweden, and get context from ethnomusicologist Ryan Skinner, who has immersed himself deeply in the Afro-Swedish scene for the past 15 years. Produced by Banning Eyre and Ryan Skinner Originally aired Oct 18, 2018 APWW #790

This year, we are launching a new tradition: a year-end episode that looks forward rather than back. We'll ask artists and others to tell us about something new they discovered in African music this year, something that points to the future. The answers range from rising- star artists, to changes in the industry, to revelations about artists and styles that have been around, just not noticed. We'll hear from Angelique Kidjo, Oumou Sangare, Fally Ipupa and many of the artists we met at WOMEX 2022. Produced by Banning Eyre. APWW #866

For our final episode of 2022, we're wapping things up with Kunle Anikulapo-Kuti, manager of Kalakuta Museum - former home of the legendary musician and activist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. We discussed his background, the infamous Kalakuta Republic raids, the intersection of education, politics, and history in Nigeria, and the importance (or not) of wills. Enjoy this podcast? Please rate us on your favorite podcast platform! We welcome and appreciate all ratings. Check out the podcast on Instagram and Twitter: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesncpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/thesncpodcast For more information about Kunle Kuti, check out: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kunle.a.kuti

Becoming the best version of you does not need a big jump to get there.  What you need is a little steps, better habits, and a better mindset that will lead you to a healthier, happier you.  In this episode, I will be talking to Kuti Mack, a Fitness Philosopher. Kuti Mack's talks about his mantra which is to be your best daily (BYBD). Though being your best self is not an overnight transformation, if you turn it into a  series of daily actions then it can help you live the life you've always wanted.   Additionally, he also shares how to overcome your fear to get started with your weight loss journey. Ready to live your life to the fullest? Tune in now!  Episode Highlights: Kuti Mack's story of reinvention The importance of doing it now Overcoming obstacles that stop people from getting started The cost of not starting to lose weight now Kuti Mack's healthy principle Encouragements from Kuti Mack   Connect with Matthew: Website | www.bybdfitness.com/ Instagram | @kutimack Facebook | BYBD Fitness & Nutrition   About Kuti Kuti Mack sells millions of records to preach about kale and is one heck of a pivot. But reinvention is the root of KUTImack.'s BYBD™️ story.  After 15 years in the music business, he built a parallel career aligning with his calling: helping others. KUTI shot to the top of DC's most sought-after instructors. His ease on airwaves and in front of live audiences made him an internationally demanded expert. Creator of the 6-Week SuperYou™, he's been dubbed “Fitness Philosopher” and “Rockstar Professor” for his ability to share straightforward science-based fitness, nutrition, plus music industry expertise with inspirational philosophies that audiences understand Resources mentioned in the episode: The BYBD 6-Week Super You | bybdsuperyou.com/   Mentioned in the episode: If you're like 5 to 10% of Americans who gain 5 to 10 pounds during the holidays, then I have a course for you. This course will allow you to enjoy eating during the holiday season without feeling guilty. It is called the Thrive for Life Holiday Bootcamp where we will help you  have a transformation, lose weight, and get to your goals even during the holidays. Visit www.thriveforlifechallenge.com/bootcamp to learn more. FREE Resource: Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!)

In hard times and boom times, people in Ghana know how to party. In this program, we hear the regional pop and neotraditional music that animates festivals, funerals and community celebrations across the county. We travel to the lush Volta region in the east to hear Ewe borborbor, agbadza and brass band music. In the northern city of Tamale, we hear Dagbani traditional music, hip-hop and pop, and visit the vibrant Damba chieftaincy festival in nearby Yendi. Back in the bustling metropolis, Accra, we get down to the latest pop hits and underground styles moving hips in the capital city. Produced by Morgan Greenstreet in 2018. Follow Afropop Worldwide on Facebook at www.facebook.com/afropop, on Instagram @afropopworldwide and on Twitter @afropopww. Subscribe to the Afropop Worldwide newsletter at www.afropop.org/newsletter/ APWW PGM #745

DJ Kix returns by taking us on a musical journey across Africa, showcasing some of the continent's formidable women who are quickly rising in the industry and making their presence known. In this episode we'll hear from: top Namibian MC, Lioness; Zimbabwean Afro-fusion artist, Gemma Griffiths; as well as Kaleo Sansaa from Zambia with her “sun-drunk” sounds and “solar-based” hip-hop; alongside Hibotep's experimental East African electro vibes and Rhita Nattah's Aissaoua-influenced Moroccan tunes. We're delving deep into what it's like being a woman in the ever-evolving and fast-paced contemporary African music scene. All this plus an incredible playlist of music by women who are breaking the mold in their own way, and inspiring all. APWW #852 Produced by DJ Kix

Foundational for Broadway and the movies, intertwined with jazz, tap dancing is a Great American Art. Strap on your shoes and shuffle along as we trace the history of tap and celebrate the Black artists and innovators who built--and continue to build this art form. From its murky origins melding African percussion and Anglo-Irish step dancing to tap's golden age and its ongoing evolution. Produced by Ben Richmond APWW #851

The 2022 global music exposition, WOMEX, went down in Lisbon, Portugal. For the second year running, most of the African-related showcases featured bands led by women. In this episode we meet Selma Uamusse from Mozambique and Portugal, Djazia Satour from Algeria and France, Pilani Bubu from South Africa, and hear 78-year-old Lia de Itamaracá, Brazil, positively blow away this tough-to-please crowd. And we'll hear from some guys as well, Fra! with highlife funk from Ghana and Aywa fusing Moroccan, French and Spanish grooves. Produced by Banning Eyre. APWW #865

Traditional Manding (Mande) griots living in France sit at the crossroads between Africa and Europe. Historically, their role has been to weave traditional, oral histories, often within music, to promote a united, peaceful society. As they have become part of the modern global community, each griot has their own way of staying true to these historical roles, while also broadening their appeal to multicultural audiences. In this program, we hear how these international troubadours spread their messages to the world by blending European music with the kora, the balafon, the guitar, and their own voices. Produced by Lisa Feder. APWW #864

Ladama is a collective of four female musicians and activists from Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and the U.S. Drawing on traditions from all these countries and beyond, they create original music with the zest of soul, r&b and pop. In this podcast, the group visits the Afropop studio to perform and deconstruct key songs in their repertoire. Narrated and produced by Zubin Hensler.

Fifty-two years ago, the president of Senegal's nephew was putting together a band for his new, upscale Dakar nightclub, and he recruited a handful of musicians who are still together today. Bringing together elements from their homes across West Africa to the Afro-Cuban style of the time, the Orchestra Baobab became one of Dakar's top bands. From the rough recordings made in Club Baobab, to their 21st century revival, their music ranges from slow folk ballads to wah-pedal heavy psychedelia. We'll talk to members Rudy Gomis, Barthelemy Attisso, Theirno Kouyate, Balla Sidibe and more, and hear selections from a truly one-of-a-kind group, the specialists in all styles, half-a-century old and still evolving: the mighty Orchestra Baobab. Produced by Ben Richmond.

Nigeria is today the undisputed powerhouse of African pop music. Call it Naija Pop, Afrobeats, Afropop or what have you. The likes of Burna Boy, Wizkid, Yemi Alade and Tiwa Savage are giants on the scene. In this program we hear the latest from these and others, and sample action on the Afrobeat and Alté scene. We also speak with key artists in Nigeria and the U.S. about the rising social activism among Nigerian artists in the era of the EndSARS movement against police violence. Produced by Banning Eyre.

Currulao is the traditional music of Colombia's majority-Black, southern Pacific coastal region. In this episode, professor Michael Birenbaum Quintero describes how this performative practice has been used to grapple with modernization, dramatize Black politics, demonstrate national heritage and generate economic development. Currulao connects the past to an emerging future as the identification and role of race in Colombia has changed across multiple generations of musicians. Produced by Nathaniel Braddock.

They call Sam Mangwana "Le Pigeon Voyageur" - a roaming pigeon. He could also be called a rolling stone because wherever he lays his microphone is his home. In this episode, we behold the amazing return of rumba's living legend - Sam Mangwana. Produced by Georges Collinet. APWW #863

Papa Wemba, one of the greatest singers of the past African century, died on stage at age 66 in 2016. But his body of work, both in advancing Congolese rumba and innovating new African pop sounds, as well as influencing style, fashion and music production throughout Africa, is immense. In this episode we look back on an iconic career, drawing on some 20 years of interviews with the artist, and insights from Congolese music aficionado Lubangi Muniania. And, of course, the music!

Bacardi Beats Of Pretoria by Afropop Worldwide

In  this episode, we talk to Temi about her pull towards an entrepreneurial space focused on Africa, her deep dive into fintech along with trends and themes she is excited about in the space—notably female founders. Temi also touches on the climate resilience and climate adaptation efforts in Africa (especially considering the prevalence of agriculture-related jobs). We conclude the chat with some advice for aspiring VCs, which includes taking initiative to reach out to founders, having a perspective and being willing to share that thesis, and lastly, to not be shy with your “superpower”. 

In 1809, the population of New Orleans doubled almost overnight because of French-speaking refugees from Cuba. You read that right-- French-speaking refugees from Cuba -- part of a wave of music and culture that emigrated from east to west in the wake of the Haitian Revolution. We'll look at the distinct African roots of these three regions, and compare what their musics sound like today. This Hip Deep program, originally broadcast in 2005, is being repeated in memoriam the pathbreaking historian Gwendolyn Midlo Hall (1929-2022), who gave us the tools to understand the making of Afro-Louisiana. Produced by Ned Sublette. [APWW #467] [Originally aired 2006] Additional material: *) Read Gwendolyn Midlo Hall's autobiography, Haunted by Slavery: A Memoir of a Southern White Woman in the Freedom Struggle. *) May 13, 2021 conversation between Gwendolyn Midlo Hall and Kalaamu ya Salaam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIxq2msJsLQ *) March 5, 2021 conversation between Gwendolyn Midlo Hall and Kalaamu ya Salaam: https://vimeo.com/526784305/c853f32608 *) See the transcription of Ned Sublette's interview with Gwendolyn Midlo Hall: https://afropop.org/articles/gwendolyn-midlo-hall

The golden age of vinyl records is long past in Africa, but the market for rare and reissued African vinyl outside the continent has been growing steadily since the early 2000s. DJs and collectors have turned an obsession with rare records and forgotten gems from Cape Town to Tangiers into an international reissue and compilation industry, led by record labels such as Soundway, Strut and Analog Africa. This program explores some of the complex and shifting dynamics of neocolonialism, cultural ownership and audience in the African vinyl market. We'll hear stories from label owners, DJs and artists, touching on controversies around Nigerian disco funk reissues, new career opportunities for sometimes-obscure African artists, the unique vinyl culture in South Africa, and much more. Produced by Morgan Greenstreet and Alejandro Van Zandt-Escobar, with Nenim Iwebuke. APWW #749 Originally produced in 2017

Suso: Gambia's Global Griots by Afropop Worldwide

Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another show that cannot be topped! We are happy to welcome back actress Robyn Lively who talks about reprising her role as Jessica from The Karate Kid III film in Cobra Kai! In an exclusive interview we talk to Robyn on shooting with the cast on the Netflix show's fith season, the bar fight scene, whether she will return in season 6 and more! We also talk to Robyn on the possibility of a Teen Witch sequel film or series and working with brother in law Ryan Reynolds in the recent Mint Mobile commercials! Don't miss it! Courtesy of our friends at Click On This (www.clickonthis.tv) Al Sotto talks to Afrobeat superstar Sean Kuti on loction at the DC Winery about his tour, his upcoming singles and albums, his thoughts on Wakanda and Black Panther and more! BTB's host with the most Al Sotto and co-host Chachi McFly bring to you another entertaining show! Also joining the panel is the "Freakin Rican" actress Desiree Velez! The crew talks about Star Wars Andor, House of the Dragon Episode 5 and the recent National Hispanic Foundation of the Arts' Noche De Gala! So expect all the late-breaking news on pop culture, entertainment, and more! Listen to our gut busting humor, insightful commentary, and thought provoking opinions on the world of entertainment — uncensored — only on Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com)! Song Credits: Classic Cut - "I Like Boys" from the Teen Witch Soundtrack

Toots Hibbert was a titan of Jamaican popular music. With his harmony group the Maytals he indelibly changed the island's music scene in the early 1960s by infusing ska with gospel and went on to captivate overseas audiences by blending blues and funk with reggae, becoming one of Jamaica's best-known performers. Never Grow Old: A Salute To Toots And The Maytals is an homage to Toots, whose incredible career only ended when he tragically died of Covid-19 in September 2020, aged 77. On this show, producer David Katz will trace his evolution, using select archive interviews with the man. APWW #861

Yes, it's the age of South African House, Afrobeats, Afro R&B and the likes, but roots music lives on in South Africa. This show updates the Zulu pop music known as maskanda, with a look back at its history and a survey of the current scene--rich musically, but troubled by fan rivalry that can lead to violence and even deaths. We'll hear nimble ukapika guitar playing, heavy Zulu beats and bracing vocal harmonies. We'll meet maskanda legend Phuzekhemisi and veteran South African radio broadcaster Bhodloza “Welcome” Nzimande, long a champion of maskanda music and a would-be peacekeeper in the fractious current scene. We'll also hear from Zulu guitar legend Madala Kunene, and check out some of the recent gqom music that has largely replaced maskanda and other roots styles in the lives of young South Africans. Produced by Banning Eyre. [APWW #803] [Originally broadcast in May 2019]

The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is perhaps best known for sandy beaches and, recently, a catastrophic oil spill. It is also home to a unique folkloric pop music called sega. Sega is a product of an unusual history on an island that has been populated by humans for less than five centuries. In this episode we meet three musicians traveling the world to highlight environmental issues through music as part of the Small Island Big Song project. They take us deep into the history and current state of sega music. Narrated and produced by Banning Eyre

On a visit to the U.S. Virgin Islands in winter 2018, we took the pulse of the national music of St. Croix – quelbe. Rarely recorded, rarely exported, quelbe is an energetic form, led by sax or flute with percussion and banjo, and it fuels the traditional dance style, quadrille. St Croix is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and sits alone 42 miles south of St. Thomas and St. John. That's part of why traditional music and dance forms have remained strong on St. Croix. Meet bandleaders Stanley Jacobs of Stanley and the 10 Sleepless Knights, and Dmitri Copemann of the Renaissance Band, who are cultivating a vibrant next generation. Produced by Marika Partridge and Banning Eyre. APWW #782 Originally produced in 2018

The latest music craze to hit South African dance floors is a dark, pulsating and energetic sound called gqom. For the past seven years, a young and technologically skilled generation in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, has created and finessed a sound that has the world hooked and wanting more. It is an entire cultural movement complete with distinctive dance moves and styles. We talk to some of the deejays and young producers of this genre, like DJ Lag, Citizen Boy and Distruction Boyz, as well as Gqom Oh! record label owner Francesco Nan Kolè to understand where gqom originated, how it's made and where it's going. We also look at how this rough and raw party music has evolved to accommodate a more commercial market. Produced by Akornefa Akyea in 2018 APWW #784

The square gumbe frame drum was created centuries ago by enslaved Africans in Jamaica. It traveled to Sierra Leone with freed Maroons from Jamaica's highlands in 1800. From there, the drum and its evolving, pan-ethnic music spread to 17 African nations. In this program we trace the history and legacy of this joyous and surprising music with field work in Jamaica, Sierra Leone, Ghana and Mali. Produced by Banning Eyre in 2020. APWW #817

When Ugandan American writer and producer Jessica Kariisa moved to the San Francisco Bay Area early in 2022, she did not expect to find a thriving African music club scene where DJs spin the latest hits, be they Afrobeats from Nigeria or Amapiano from South Africa. In this episode, she goes deep to tell the story of how this scene emerged. Narrated and produced by Jessica Kariisa

In its 36th year, the Nuits d'Afrique festival in Montreal pulled out all the stops to meet the expectations of an audience that was hungry to see and hear some of the world's biggest stars. The Afropop team was there recording two nights of kora mastery, plus Gnawa roost from Moktar Gania, Haitian pop from Wesli, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force and more. The program is a deep dive and a solid salute to North America's best African music festival. Produced by Banning Eyre. APWW #859

When Siama Matazungidi first heard soukous music on the radio in Kinshasa, Congo, it was as if the keys to a technicolor world of sound had landed in his lap. Though Siama's father wanted him to pursue the pious (and stable) life of priesthood, it was the guitar that became his place of prayer, and the dream of soukous stardom his calling. Of course, the pathway to manifesting a dream is never without detours and diversions. This is the story of Siama reaching beyond himself to create African music in America that connects audiences across time, traditions and generations. Produced and narrated by Abë Levine.

Changüí is a little understood, loose and lively, community-based music of eastern Cuba. In this program we sample recordings from the 2021 box set Changüí: The Sound of Guantánamo, and hear from Gianluca Tramontana, the man who made the recordings. Rooted in Afro-Haitian music, pan-Caribbean styles, Spanish poetic traditions and more, Changüí emerged in the mid 19th century in plantations, not unlike the blues. We also hear from musician and scholar Ben Lapidus, author of the only English language book on Changüí, and we update the story with Changüí fusions into jazz, salsa and hip-hop. Prepare to dance! Produced by Banning Eyre in 2021 APWW #840

Join Michael Jr., Pastor Kyle, and special guests Chris and Mary Kuti, worship artists and speakers. Michael and Kyle continue their conversation about the infidelity that occurred in the Kuti's marriage, learning about how they turned the struggles in their marriage into something that can teach and inspire other couple's about turning to God in these hard times. It's funny how life works with infidelity.Non-Sponsor SponsorFunny for the Forgotten https://www.funnyfortheforgotten.com/Chris & Mary Kutihttp://chrisandmarykuti.com/Sent Churchhttps://www.sentchurch.cc/Have you left a question for Michael Jr. yet?Call 214-308-1177 and leave a question...just make sure to start with "Michael Jr., I Was Wondering."Stand-up Special:See Michael Jr.'s most recent Stand-up Special FREE here on YouTube https://youtu.be/f81swJDPgusStorytime with Michael Jr.Get ready to laugh and be encouraged! Spots are limited - join Michael Jr. as he shares impactful stories from his new book, Funny How Life Works.Get your access ticket here: https://funnyhowlifeworksbook.com/storytimeFree ChapterYou can download a free chapter from Michael Jr.'s new book here: michaeljr.com/chapter.Join Our Exclusive Community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/michaeljrWhen you become one of our patrons, or what we call an Opener, you are joining a strong and exclusive community who have early access to some really cool perks.Don't forget to leave a review! We really do read them. Your review could be featured in an episode and read by Michael Jr.As a thank you for listening, we want to hook you up with Michael Jr.'s comedy CD, Funny For a Reason at whatever price you want. Click the link, name your price, and keep laughing.Name Your Price CD: michaeljr.com/cdSupport the show

Inspired by Jamaica's dancehall music from the 90s and early 2000s, Zimbabwean dancehall music (Zimdancehall) started out as an underground subculture in the ghettos of Zimbabwe and is now the country's most popular genre. In this episode we'll trace the subgenre's rocky rise to the top and meet some of its founding pioneers: the likes of producer, Jusa Dementor, and recording artist, Sniper Storm. We'll also explore the hidden layers behind the upbeat party tunes to reveal questions about: social class, language, originality and cultural authenticity; and how these underlying factors may play into Zimdancehall's prospects in the international music market. It's a fascinating story of resistance and persistence—it's the Zimdancehall story. APWW #844 Produced by Christine "DJ Kix" Mwaturura

Join Michael Jr., Pastor Kyle, and special guests Chris and Mary Kuti, worship artists and speakers. Michael and Kyle learn about how a marriage can overcome infidelity, what leads to those situations in the first place, and how their commitment to God and each other kept them together through it all. It's funny how life works with infidelity.Non-Sponsor SponsorFunny for the Forgotten https://www.funnyfortheforgotten.com/Chris & Mary Kutihttp://chrisandmarykuti.com/Sent Churchhttps://www.sentchurch.cc/Have you left a question for Michael Jr. yet?Call 214-308-1177 and leave a question...just make sure to start with "Michael Jr., I Was Wondering."Stand-up Special:See Michael Jr.'s most recent Stand-up Special FREE here on YouTube https://youtu.be/f81swJDPgusStorytime with Michael Jr.Get ready to laugh and be encouraged! Spots are limited - join Michael Jr. as he shares impactful stories from his new book, Funny How Life Works.Get your access ticket here: https://funnyhowlifeworksbook.com/storytimeFree ChapterYou can download a free chapter from Michael Jr.'s new book here: michaeljr.com/chapter.Join Our Exclusive Community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/michaeljrWhen you become one of our patrons, or what we call an Opener, you are joining a strong and exclusive community who have early access to some really cool perks.Don't forget to leave a review! We really do read them. Your review could be featured in an episode and read by Michael Jr.As a thank you for listening, we want to hook you up with Michael Jr.'s comedy CD, Funny For a Reason at whatever price you want. Click the link, name your price, and keep laughing.Name Your Price CD: michaeljr.com/cdSupport the show

858 Oromo Music: Historical Memory and Competing Visions in Ethiopia by Afropop Worldwide

In the age of slick, international Afrobeats music, and especially its epicenter, Lagos, Nigeria, one would not expect to find a group of 20-somethings composing and performing classic highlife music. But that is exactly what the two brothers known as The Cavemen do. And they're finding success with the formula as well. Produced and narrated by Fay Fay.

Sometimes music can take you to places you've never imagined! That's what Afrofuturism does.… Afrofuturism is a cultural aesthetic that explores the intersection of African culture with science fiction, technology and the future, fusing magical realism with the beauty of Africa, beyond the clichés. The term was originally coined by Mark Dery (an American journalist working for The Washington Post & Rolling Stone). From the start, Afrofuturism was a child of music, born in the ‘60's in the boundless mind of Sun Ra, and it still shines in today's music of American artists such as Janelle Monae. Nowadays, Afrofuturism is flourishing in Europe and in Africa, constantly revitalized by artists who offer new perspectives to expand our idea of Africa. In this episode, we explore this boundless inner space and George Collinet is trans-connected to a futuristic nebula through a patchwork of stories, soundscapes, and various avant-garde music productions from the cosmos and elsewhere. The episode includes interviews with Ibaaku, Blick Bassy, Ikoqwe, Djely Tapa, Shabaka, Mélissa Laveaux, Afrotronix, plus Angélique Kidjo & Yemi Alade. Produced by Elodie Maillot.