| Friday, May 9, 2025 |  | | May 2025 Edition | |
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SEIZE THE DANCE: THE BAAKA OF CENTRAL AFRICA This special Hip Deep program takes you on a remarkable journey into one of the most enchanting musical practices in Africa - the polyphonic, hocketing vocal style of the BaAka forest people. Ethnomusicologist Michelle Kisliuk shares insights from her 25 years of immersion in this music, exploring both its beauty and the challenges these communities face in the modern world. Experience the BaAka's complex vocal interweaving, sophisticated rhythmic structures, and profound cultural traditions. | |
TANZANIA DIARY Highlights from Our 2025 Music & Culture Tour | | DAY 1-3 | | Dar es Salaam: Urban Rhythms Arrive in Tanzania's largest city and cultural hub. After a welcome dinner with local musicians, we'll dive into Dar's vibrant music scene with visits to recording studios and performances by powerhouse ensembles like Msondo Ngoma and DDC Mlimani. Experience their hypnotic three-guitar interplay and four-part harmonies that define the Swahili rhumba sound. Private dance workshops included! | | | | DAY 4-7 | | Zanzibar: Sauti za Busara Festival Ferry to historic Stone Town for the highlight of our trip: the renowned Sauti za Busara festival at the Old Fort. Experience four days of performances by 30+ artists from across Africa, with VIP access to all stages and exclusive meet-and-greets with musicians. Mornings feature guided cultural tours of Zanzibar's UNESCO heritage sites and spice plantations, with free time to explore the island's pristine beaches. | | | | DAY 8-10 | | Optional Safari Extension Extend your journey with our three-day safari to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Expert guides will lead small-group game drives to witness Tanzania's incredible wildlife in their natural habitat. Evening drum circles and cultural exchanges with Maasai communities provide a musical dimension to the safari experience. Perfect ending to an unforgettable cultural immersion! | | | | FEB 2026 | | Join Us in Tanzania! Tickets for our 2026 Tanzania & Zanzibar Music & Culture Tour are now on sale! Early bird pricing available through June 30th. Email info@afropop.org with "Afropop Tanzania Tour" in the subject line to secure your spot, or join our virtual info session on May 27th at 8:00 PM ET. | | | | | |
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FEATURED STORIES Recent Articles & Interviews |  | | INTERVIEW Kasiva Mutua: Feeling the 6/8 Rhythm Ron Deutsch interviews Kenyan percussionist Kasiva Mutua about her groundbreaking 2025 debut album "Desturi." Ten years after first appearing with the Nile Project, Mutua discusses her unique percussive guitar-playing style and her journey as a female drummer breaking traditional barriers. READ MORE | |  | | FEATURE Kizaba's Future Village Banning Eyre interviews Congolese-Canadian percussionist and composer Kizaba about his groundbreaking new album "Future Village." Released in February 2025, the album creates a captivating bridge between traditional Congolese rhythms and contemporary electronic production, creating a unique Afro-futurist soundscape. READ MORE | | | |
| AFROPOP & THE AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL Afropop Worldwide proudly partners with the 32nd New York African Film Festival to co-present two remarkable films: a family saga from Ghana exploring generational change, and a rare documentary on the vibrant music scene of Guinea-Bissau. The festival runs through May 31st at venues across New York City. | |
CONCERT REVIEW Morgan Greenstreet at Kings Theater | | | Youssou N'Dour Wows Brooklyn Light the World Tour Morgan Greenstreet reviews Youssou N'Dour's spectacular concert at Brooklyn's Kings Theater. The Senegalese superstar performed for over two hours, showcasing songs from his recent album "Light the World" alongside classic hits. With his twelve-piece band led by percussionist Mbaye Dieye Faye, N'Dour delivered a mesmerizing performance that had the diverse audience on their feet. | | |
CALENDAR Upcoming Performances & Events | | MAY 11 | The Fisherman - NY Premiere Francesca Beale Theater, Lincoln Center DETAILS | | | MAY 23-26 | DanceAfrica 2025 BAM Howard Gilman Opera House DETAILS | | | | MAY 24-26 | Umoja Festival Portsmouth Portsmouth, VA DETAILS | | | MAY 27 | Tanzania 2026 Info Session Zoom Meeting - 8:00 PM ET DETAILS | | | |
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