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Afropop Worldwide for February 03, 2010
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
[Program Website]
Today's Highlight: Haiti became the first black-ruled republic in the Americas in 1804, and music has mirrored, and at times shaped, the twists and turns of Haiti's politics and culture ever since. Elizabeth McAlister, professor of religion at Wesleyan University, and several community scholars--Jean-Jean Pierre and Holy Nicolas--interweave music and history drawing on their years of research on Haiti to tell a dynamic, and at times heart-breaking story of cultural evolution in a Caribbean society
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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