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Afropop Worldwide for November 07, 2007
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
[Program Website]
Today's Highlight: "Creole Currents In The Caribbean"
In 1896, Haitian President Florvil Hyppolite--a man known for his trademark Panama hat--was overthrown in a coup. The song "Panamam' Tombe" ("My Panama Hat Fell") was quickly composed as commentary on the event, and the song remains popular throughout the Haitian diaspora today. This historical survey of the urban dance music, from Haiti, the Antilles and Dominica, is based mostly on rare mid-20th Century recordings primarily Haitian meringue and Antillean beguine. It shows how the artists closely listened to their competitors and came up with their own delightful innovations to attract the demanding clientele. Gage Averill, professor of ethnomusicology at New York University is our co-producer for this fast-moving, panoramic program.
A one-hour weekly showcase of music and information from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas. Hosted by Georges Collinet from Cameroon, Afropop Worldwide draws on an unprecedented array of reporters, artists, and cultural guides to present an hour that is authoritative, comprehensive, and hugely entertaining.
Afropop Worldwide blends a rich array of global music with lively interviews and insightful stories on world-class talents and the music they create. Each carefully crafted broadcast features live concert tape, exclusive interviews, visits to musicians' houses, urban ambiance from around the African Diaspora, and rare recordings.
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