Afropop Worldwide

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Santo Domingo Blues - The Story of Bachata

October 08, 2026

Bachata is a music of the people. Recalling the American blues, bachata was infamous as the anthem of the hard-drinking, womanizing, down-on-his-luck man, vilified as the entertainment of the brothels and the cabarets, and worshipped by the down-trodden poor as the deepest expression of their feelings. Today it is an international sensation. Alex Wolfe, director of the film "Santo Domingo Blues: The Story of Bachata" brings us live ambience and stories of bachata stars Luis Vargas, Antony San...

Hispanic Heritage Month: A Journey from Colombia to Ecuador

October 01, 2026

Afropop Worldwide's Journey from Colombia to Ecuador begins in Cartagena on the Caribbean coast, the most African part of the country. We hear vallanato and star singers Joe Arroyo and Carlos Vives. We also hear Shakira - before she was an international star. Traveling to Ecuador, we meet artists Milton Arias and Maricio Vicencio, who work in Afro-Ecuadorian traditions. We also visit with Altiplano - who in their words, create cosmic Andean music. This episode concludes with an amazing live r...

Hispanic Heritage Month: La Bamba, The Afro-Mexican Story

September 25, 2026

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": Africa. Africans came to Mexico with the Spanish as soldiers and slaves -- so many that by 1810, the black population of Mexico was equal to that of the United States. Today, African heritage persists throughout Mexico, yet for a variety of reasons, black history has long been silenced. In this Hip Deep episode, we use music to explore that histo...

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Afropop Worldwide is hosted by Georges Collinet. Its publicly listed email is staff@afropop.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Afropop Worldwide?

The publicly listed email for Afropop Worldwide: staff@afropop.org.

How many listeners does Afropop Worldwide have?

Podseeker estimates Afropop Worldwide reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Afropop Worldwide?

Afropop Worldwide typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established musicians, regional music specialists, ethnomusicologists, folklorists, cultural historians, and music documentarians with authoritative knowledge of African, Latin American, or diasporic traditions. Common among recent guests: Sustained professional career in traditional, regional, or diasporic music; International or national recognition as a performer, educator, folklorist, or cultural documentarian; Significant archival, field-recording, broadcasting, or music-history contributions. Recent guests include Edmar Castañeda, Pablo Mayor, and Gregorio Uribe.

How hard is it to get booked on Afropop Worldwide?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Afropop Worldwide cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, World Music, African Music, Latin Music, and Music History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.