Wednesday, April 16, 2025

African Music Is Taking Over—Help Us Tell the Whole Story

 
Afropop Worldwide

Spring Membership Drive 2025

African Music Rules the Global Dancefloor in 2025

From Bangkok to Buffalo, dancing feet move to Nigerian Afrobeats and South African amapiano. But have you ever wondered who's telling the deeper stories behind this global musical movement?

For genres like blues, rock, funk, jazz, or hip-hop, there are countless books, documentaries, and websites dedicated to celebrating their history and innovators. When it comes to global African music, Afropop Worldwide proudly stands as the source of record.

A 37-Year Legacy of Cultural Documentation

Peabody Award-Winning  •  Global Distribution  •  Extensive Archives

Right now, the arts—and especially music from Africa and the diaspora—need champions more than ever. Africa's profound influence on global popular music is undeniable, and Afropop Worldwide is committed to celebrating this vibrant cultural legacy, navigating today's complex cultural landscape with pride and clarity.

Afropop Worldwide has been bringing you stories of resilience, creativity, and cultural triumph for over 37 years, overcoming challenges like recessions, global crises, and shifting times. We're not going anywhere—in fact, we're growing stronger with your help.

Your support as a monthly sustaining donor is crucial. Even a modest monthly contribution ensures steady, reliable funding, the lifeblood of our continued mission.

Join Us: We Need 50 Monthly Sustainers by April 30

15

Sustainers

 

35 more needed to reach our April 30 goal

Each monthly sustainer helps preserve African musical traditions. At 50 sustainers, we can expand our 2025 coverage to include more Highlife, Soukous, and Mbalax alongside current Afrobeats and amapiano programming.

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Exclusive Sustainer Benefits

As our heartfelt thanks, when you become a sustaining donor, you'll receive:

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Curated Playlist

A downloadable collection of Afropop greatest hits curated by our staff, featuring essential tracks that showcase the depth and breadth of African musical traditions.

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Vinyl LP Raffle

Automatic entry into our exclusive raffle to win a select vinyl LP from the Afropop archive — rare recordings that represent significant moments in African music history.

"As a monthly supporter, I feel connected to the vibrant traditions that shaped modern music. Afropop tells stories no one else does."

— Maya, Monthly Supporter since 2024

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Thank you for joining us on this extraordinary musical journey. Your generosity makes our work possible.

Warm regards,

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Georges Collinet

Host, Afropop Worldwide

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Sean Barlow

Founder and Executive Producer

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