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RIP DJ Rashad

DJ Rashad, the Chicago-based electronic musician and footwork groundbreaker who died April 26 at age 34, was perhaps an unlikely figure for Afropop to cover closely. We first explored his work in our Hip Deep program &#8220;Midwest Electric,&#8221; in which ...<a class="meta-nav" href="http://www.afropop.org/wp/18295/rip-dj-rashad/"> Read more &#187;</a>

RIP DJ Rashad
Musician Pete Seeger sings Amazing Grace during a concert celebrating his 90th birthday in New York May 3, 2009.

Pete Seeger woke up America with songs across several cultures

Pete Seeger woke up America with songs across several cultures
Sharon funeral

Where were all the mourners this weekend, as Ariel Sharon lay in state?

Where were all the mourners this weekend, as Ariel Sharon lay in state?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lays a wreath during the funeral service for Ariel Sharon near Sycamore Farm, Sharon's residence in southern Israel, on January 13, 2014.

Ariel Sharon fought for the security of his people, even when that meant giving up land

Ariel Sharon fought for the security of his people, even when that meant giving up land
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel "The Bulldozer" Sharon in Jerusalem August 9, 2005.

Controversial Israeli leader and former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has died

Controversial Israeli leader and former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has died
Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs in Brazil in 1992 while a fugitive from Britain.

A Great Train Robber is remembered as 'kind and generous' — but not by all

Ronnie Biggs, who died Wednesday at age 84, split public opinion in Britain. For many, he was a lovable rogue with a wicked sense of humor. For others, he was a violent criminal who lacked remorse.

A Great Train Robber is remembered as 'kind and generous' — but not by all

China remembers Nelson Mandela with this haunting ballad

In China, Mandela's legacy is still often associated with a particular local pop song - 'Glorious Days' by the Hong Kong band Beyond.

China remembers Nelson Mandela with this haunting ballad
Nelson Mandela meets one of his favorite boxers, Baby Jake Matlala, in heaven

Even Mandela meets his heroes in heaven

One of Nelson Mandela's own heroes, boxer Baby Jake Matlala, died just two days after the former South African president. While those two may be meeting in heaven, down here, people are analyzing Mandela's memorial service — from Obama's handshake with Castro to a man who pretended to interpret the ceremony for the deaf. And China tries a positive spin on its pollution, all in today's Global Scan.

Even Mandela meets his heroes in heaven

Many countries praising Mandela, weren't there for him in the past

As world leaders gathered to remember Nelson Mandela, many would like to forget their countries' history of supporting apartheid.

Many countries praising Mandela, weren't there for him in the past

The world praised Mandela at his memorial service, while South Africans wonder about their current leaders

Thousands turned out for Nelson Mandela's memorial service on Tuesday in the pouring rain. Across the nation, South Africans mourned, and some called for their current leaders to follow more in his footsteps.

The world praised Mandela at his memorial service, while South Africans wonder about their current leaders
City Hall

Mandela's death is uniting a racially-divided Cape Town, for now

Many parts of downtown Cape Town remain racially divided, and some are deserted at night and unsafe. It's part of the legacy of apartheid that hasn't changed. But Nelson Mandela's death has brought new life and integration to the center of the city — at least for now.

Mandela's death is uniting a racially-divided Cape Town, for now
Tutu

After Mandela's death, South Africa turns to Tutu

With Nelson Mandela’s death, many South Africans felt the country lost its greatest leader. So, Friday morning, many turned to the nation’s other global icon – Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

After Mandela's death, South Africa turns to Tutu
Celebrating Mandela

A restaurant in Brooklyn — named for Mandela — says goodbye with flying lanterns

It was just one small remembrance in one part of the world. But the crowd that spontaneously gathered at a restaurant in Brooklyn to honor Mandela showed the effect that he had on people who never met him.

A restaurant in Brooklyn — named for Mandela — says goodbye with flying lanterns

Video: Those in Cape Town celebrate Mandela's life

On Friday morning, about a hundred people gathered outside Cape Town City Hall to pay tribute to former South African president, and beloved icon, Nelson Mandela.

Video: Those in Cape Town celebrate Mandela's life

A journalist mourns Mandela's death from Qatar

For me, like most of my fellow countrymen, Mandela means so much more than the icon celebrated by many around the world. He was more of a grandfather than a former president.

A journalist mourns Mandela's death from Qatar