June 12, 2014
Hiplife–a fusion of hip-hop and highlife–has come of age, spawning subgenres tilting to roots culture, international rap, and boldly humorous satire, not to mention azonto, a dance craze that has rocketed to global renown in just over a year. But ...<a class="meta-nav" href="http://www.afropop.org/wp/12281/hip-deep-ghana-2-21st-century-accra-from-gospel-to-hiplife/"> Read more »</a>
Arts, Culture & Media
Remembering Cheb I Sabbah, a DJ who brought heavy beats to traditional styles
The World
November 08, 2013
DJ Cheb I Sabbah brought much joy to people when he was alive and his legacy can be felt on the dance floors from Mumbai to Mexico City.
“Nice Shandee’s” Sibot featuring Okmalumkoolkat
April 09, 2014
South African DJ/producer Sibot got his start back in ’98 with hip-hop group Max Normal (brainchild of Waddy Jones, currently known as Ninja in Die Antwoord). Since then, he has become locally and internationally known for his thrilling live sets, won the South African ...<a class="meta-nav" href="http://www.afropop.org/wp/17828/nice-shandees-sibot-ft-okmalumkoolkat/"> Read more »</a>
Hip Deep Ghana 2: 21st Century Accra from Gospel to Hiplife
June 12, 2014
Hiplife–a fusion of hip-hop and highlife–has come of age, spawning subgenres tilting to roots culture, international rap, and boldly humorous satire, not to mention azonto, a dance craze that has rocketed to global renown in just over a year. But ...<a class="meta-nav" href="http://www.afropop.org/wp/12281/hip-deep-ghana-2-21st-century-accra-from-gospel-to-hiplife/"> Read more »</a>
Music
Jace Clayton, aka DJ/rupture, explains 'world music 2.0'
Studio 360
September 05, 2016
Jace Clayton is the philosopher-king of club DJs, a worldwide phenomenon with a huge following and a voracious curiosity about the global music scene.
Arts, Culture & Media
Discovering an Imaginary Soul Star
Studio 360
March 19, 2015
He’s made more albums than anyone else, but you’ve never heard a note he’s played.
Arts, Culture & Media
Creative New Year’s Resolutions: Raising Eyebrows
Studio 360
March 05, 2015
One of our listeners has resolved to return to her first passion — reggae. She’s finding it more challenging than she expected.
Arts, Culture & Media
New Year’s Resolution: A DJ Gets Back on the Mic
Studio 360
January 22, 2015
Maria Thornton quit reggae, started a family, and moved to Ohio. But this year, she’s ready to get back into the game.
Arts, Culture & Media
Timeblind
Studio 360
March 01, 2003
Arts, Culture & Media
DJ Screw Plays with Time
Studio 360
October 12, 2002
Arts, Culture & Media
Deejay Irwin Chusid on Lost-and-Found Art
Studio 360
July 20, 2002