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The life of Grace Haukwa is about conquering mountains, making her an agent of ‘every woman can do it’. She is a model, cultural dancer, producer, artiste manager and devoted mother, among others.
Planet Afropop closes out 2023, focusing on celebratory music from the Democratic Republic of Congo. First, Mukwae notes some of the year's trends in global African pop. Then we go to the streets of Kinshasa with live music from Kin’Gongolo Kinyata, recorded at WOMEX 2023 in Spain. We end at the 35th Anniversary Dance Party at SOB’s in New York City with Samba Mapangala and Soukous Stars. It's a rollicking finale to an eventful year in African music.
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
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