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Arts, Culture & Media
“Saved by the Bell” Meets Feminist Theorist Bell Hooks
Rafida Ahmed, lost her thumb during an attack by jihadi assailants in Bangladesh. Ahmed's husband, Avijit Roy, a Bangladesh-born U.S. citizen and blogger was killed in that attack.
Conflict
Another blogger — the third this year — is hacked to death in Bangladesh
Justin Hall
Culture
One of the Internet’s first bloggers reflects on 20 years of blogging
Ticket Giveaway: Angélique Kidjo in San Francisco, June 21!
Stromae Drops “Ta Fete” for World Cup, Makes U.S. Debut
Afropop Premiere: Bio Ritmo’s “Le Dicen Dolor”
Afropop’s Summer 2014 Concert Guide
Guest Bloggers Around the World: Mahraganat–Musical Revolution in Egypt
Guest Bloggers Around the World: Mahraganat–Musical Revolution in Egypt
Afropop Exclusive: Thomas Mapfumo Releases New Electronic Singles
Seun Kuti Kicks Off U.S. Tour in New York City
Volunteer with Afropop this Summer!
Anansy Cissé: Mali Overdrive and Free Download of “Aïgouna”
Roots of Sound System: Mini Mart Hi-Power Explained
Afropop Sponsors Brooklyn Night Bazaar July 5
Featured Artists: Kickin’ It in Cabo Verde
Featured Artists: Kickin’ It in Cabo Verde
Guest Bloggers Around the World: Kinshasa Edition
Guest Bloggers Around the World: Kinshasa Edition
Guest Bloggers Around the World: Nigeria, Scene and Heard
Guest Bloggers Around the World: Nigeria, Scene and Heard
Tanzanian Hip-Hop: A Primer
Guest Bloggers Around the World: Music Renaissance in Ethiopia
Guest Bloggers Around the World: Music Renaissance in Ethiopia
Dansi: A Primer
Take Note! Afro-Lisbon Electric
Dis Is Reggae Soul… On Vinyl?
Erika Elliott, SummerStage’s Artistic Director, introduces the 2014 season
Ticket Giveaway! 5/23! LOS MASTER PLUS (Guadalajara, MX) + GEKO JONES + EL MALITO @ Club EUROPA
Afropop Exclusive! Funk Na Caixa Mix
Dispatch #4: Malagasy Tsapiky Star Damily Wows Tulear in Epic Concert
Gnawa Reggae: A Primer
Gnawa Reggae: A Primer
DanceAfrica Ticket Giveaway!
Mysterious Malian Velvet Underground Cover
Dispatch #3: Madagascar to Brooklyn, with Groupe Bakomanga
Alsarah: Why You Need Retro East African Pop In Your Life
Alsarah: Why You Need Retro East African Pop In Your Life
Kuduro Diva Titica Drops “Mãe”
RIP Juan Formell, Founder of Cuba’s Los Van Van
RIP Juan Formell, Founder of Cuba’s Los Van Van
Madagascar Dispatch #2: Salegy Roots in Diego Suarez
Madagascar Dispatch #2: Salegy Roots in Diego Suarez
Popcaan: “Love Yuh Bad”
Popcaan: “Love Yuh Bad”
Xyclone’s “Almost There” Mix
OkMalumKoolKat: Internet Jetset Zuper
Afropop Syli d’Or Award: Rara Soley
Video: iFani’s “iingoma Ezimnandi”
Field Report: Madagascar Arrival…
Field Report: Madagascar Arrival…
Explosion! Big Freedia Drops New Single
Explosion! Big Freedia Drops New Single
Free Summer Concert Lineups Announced
Free Summer Concert Lineups Announced
RIP DJ Rashad
Ghana to the Globe: E.L. Visits With Afropop in NYC
Kokanko Sata Doumba: A Queen of Wassoulou Music Visits the American South
Jus Now: Trans-Atlantic Soca and “Crazy Energy”
A.J. Holmes’ Classic Kwaito Mix