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Ring the Alarm: A History of Sound System Culture
In Jamaica, sound systems are more than just a stack of speakers blasting the latest tunes to an eager crowd. Over the last 70 years, they have come …
3 years, 11 months ago
Ebo Taylor And The Pioneers Of Afro - Funk
This Hip Deep edition, based on field work in Ghana, tells the story of how highlife turned into Afro-funk. Guitarist/composer/bandleader Ebo Taylor,…
3 years, 11 months ago
From Nashville to Nairobi: The History of Country Music in Kenya
In this episode, we trace the history of country music in Kenya, dating back to the 1920s and 30s when local populations first heard Jimmie Rodgers o…
3 years, 11 months ago
Abidjan: A New Musical El Dorado
In the 70s and 80s Ivory Coast’s capital Abidjan was a major musical hub in West Africa. After a series of political crises, Abidjan is back. The Zou…
3 years, 11 months ago
Afropop's Women Warriors
The Covid-19 pandemic forced musicians everywhere to step off the stage and stay home, reflecting. Now, as the world gradually opens up, they are ree…
4 years ago
Afropop Women Of Note
In celebration of Women’s Month, DJ Kix returns by taking us on a musical journey across Africa, showcasing some of the continent’s formidable women …
4 years ago
La Bamba - The Afro-Mexican Story
Much has been made of Mexico's rich Spanish and indigenous heritage, but until recently, there's been little talk of Mexico's so-called "Third Root":…
4 years ago
The S Factor
What is Afrobeat … what is Afrobeats? Maybe that’s a question for the ages! Is Afrobeats a new strain of Afrobeat? Is Afrobeats just a Lagos thing? F…
4 years, 1 month ago
Remembering Tony Allen
Tony Allen is among the greatest drummers of the past century. His sudden death at 79 in April, 2020, was a shock felt around the world. In addition …
4 years, 1 month ago
Egypt's Living Traditions
As Egyptians struggle to forge a new, post-revolution identity, some will look to traditions. The country is rich in indigenous culture from the amo…
4 years, 1 month ago