Georges Collinet News Today

On this episode of Planet Afropop, Georges Collinet interviews fellow Cameroonian Gino Sitson. Sitson is a maverick maestro who blends unique vocal techniques with sounds from classical instruments—cello, violin, double bass—with African traditional elements.

Camp Afropop 2024, set in the picturesque Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, New York, promises to be an unforgettable experience. This vibrant festival, happening from May 28 to 31, is the perfect blend of culture, music, and community, celebrating the diverse sounds of Africa

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Cameroonian musician and composer Manu Dibango passed away on March 24, 2020 at his home in France, an early victim of Covid 19. This episode is a tribute to the exceptional man who, by chance, as he says, gave us the famous Soul Makossa, a tune that opened the Disco era.

Afropop Worldwide celebrated 35 years at New York's SOB's with music from Samba Mapangala.

Our friends and colleagues at the Peabody Award-winning public program Afropop Worldwide and afropop.org are celebrating their 35th anniversary with an

Celebrate Afropop Worldwide's 35th Anniversary on November 2, 2023, by purchasing your ticket to immerse in a vibrant showcase of African music and culture.

The musical event at DROM was an unforgettable journey of rhythm and human connection, expertly led by Pedrito Martínez and his group.

The first edition of the podcast Planet Afropop features an interview with Yemi Alade.

Meet our host Georges Collinet. Bring your dancing shoes! Ticket information forthcoming.