'Afropop Worldwide: American Musical Hot Spots'

From PRI's Afropop Worldwide 16 January, 2008 08:12:00

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A collection of classic shows that feature the musical traditions of great American cities -- from New York, to New Orleans, to Detroit.

America, the beautiful, and the melting pot for many cultures. "Afropop Worldwide" collected some of its best reports on the people and places that help this nation rock with rhythm: New York, Detroit, Chicago and New Orleans.

On this edition: music and stories from New York and Detroit.

New York
New York is a crossroads of Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican and other Latin musicians. "Afropop" goes back to the early 1960's in New York for some precursors of what came to be called "salsa." Johnny Pacheco shares his memories from back in the day.

Detroit
Dearborn Michigan, right next to Detroit, is home to Ford Motor Company and also the largest Arab American community in the U.S. This segment features Doris Farhat, a singer from Lebanon, and music from the Eigth Annual Arab International Festival in the city.

A one-hour weekly showcase of music and information from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas, "Afropop Worldwide" blends a rich array of global music with lively interviews and insightful stories on world-class talents and the music they create. Hosted by Georges Collinet.