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[image: Afropop Worldwide eNewsletter]<http://www.afropop.org/friends.php> <http://www.afropop.org/> April 16, 2009 [image: On Air & Listen Live]<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=1&view=page&name=gp&ver=sh3fib53pgpk#120b159c8cf0f074_onair> [image: Afropop Reviews]<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=1&view=page&name=gp&ver=sh3fib53pgpk#120b159c8cf0f074_review> [image: Features]<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=1&view=page&name=gp&ver=sh3fib53pgpk#120b159c8cf0f074_feature> [image: Interviews]<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=1&view=page&name=gp&ver=sh3fib53pgpk#120b159c8cf0f074_interview> [image: Newsflash]<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=1&view=page&name=gp&ver=sh3fib53pgpk#120b159c8cf0f074_newsflash> [image: Free Stuff]<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=1&view=page&name=gp&ver=sh3fib53pgpk#120b159c8cf0f074_freestuff> [image: Afropop City Hotpicks]<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=1&view=page&name=gp&ver=sh3fib53pgpk#120b159c8cf0f074_citypicks> Advertising Links [image: Zanzibar eNewsletter] <http://www.afropop.org/news_flash.php?ID=555> [image: 20th Anniversary Campaign Thumb]<http://www.afropop.org/campaign20A.html> Hello! If it’s Thursday it must be…?* President Obama* goes from Mexico City to Port of Spain tomorrow for the *Summit of the Americas* where 34 presidents (not Cuba’s) will gather. The Afropop Secret Service did some advance work for you last week and our celebration continues this week with *highlights from the Latin Alternative Music Conference<http://www.afropop.org/radio/radio_program/ID/689/The%20Best%20of%20The%20Latin%20Alternative%20Music%20Conference%20in%20NYC,%202004-2007> * recorded in New York City. Artists from Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela, Los Angeles and New York spin new creations from local and international sources. Fun stuff. *On demand streaming* this week is our tribute to the great *Wendo Kolosoy<http://www.afropop.org/radio/radio_program/ID/416/Four%20Generations%20of%20Congo%20Music> *, the godfather of modern Congolese music. For *New Yorkers*: highly recommended is kora maestro *Toumani Diabaté* and his Symmetric Orchestra this Saturday and Sunday Night at le Poisson Rouge. Also highly recommended is singer-guitarist-bandleader extraordinaire Habib Koité Saturday night at Symphony Space. You can also check out *Afropop Worldwide* programs coming up on Radio New York 91.5 FM, 11PM Mon-Sat. *Free stuff <http://www.afropop.org/contests.php>*--get ‘em while they’re hot, CD copies of *Les Frères Guissé's "Yakaar"* and *Toumast*'s CD, * "Ishumar"!* Thanks to those who are supporting *Afropop’s 20th Anniversary Campaign<http://www.afropop.org/campaign20A.html> *. You are helping to pay the direct editorial and technical costs of afropop.org and this e-Newsletter service. Special thanks to *Gail Barrington* and *Sascha Majcenic* who joined as “Afropop Surfers” last week. You can give $12 a year or $52 a year or more. The important thing is to give back! And don’t forget to spread the word about the fantastic trip to the *Zanzibar International Film Festival <http://www.afropop.org/news_flash.php?ID=555>*coming up in June—book now to get 10% off, and 15% of your fee goes towards Afropop Worldwide. Thank you! Sean Barlow and the afropop.org Team—Banning Eyre, Matt Payne, RaShonda Reeves, Cecile Mounier, Briana Berry and Ashley Cooke [image: On-air and Listen Live] The Best of The Latin Alternative Music Conference in NYC, 2004-2007<http://www.afropop.org/radio/radio_program/ID/689/The%20Best%20of%20The%20Latin%20Alternative%20Music%20Conference%20in%20NYC,%202004-2007> "Say it loud, I'm Latino and proud!" So says DJ Raf. Join us for highlights from the annual gatherings of the Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York City that span old ska, rock, hip, electronica, rock, bugalú, and old school boleros. The common theme is the excitement of experimenting with fusions of international pop and roots from home countries--Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Los Angeles, New York and beyond. Afropop Vignettes: The Caribbean<http://www.afropop.org/radio/radio_program/ID/616/Afropop%20Vignettes:%20The%20Caribbean> The Heads of State of the 34 countries of the Americas (except Cuba) are meeting this April in Port of Spain, Trinidad to discuss common issues. President Obama will deliver the keynote address. Afropop takes this occasion as a jumping-off point to explore intriguing musical destinations--some well known, some barely known--and musical hot spots throughout the Americas. In part 1, we go to Trinidad, Cuba, Haiti, Martinique and the Dominican Republic. Hear Trinidad's pan orchestras, action on the street at carnivals in Port-au-Prince and Fort-de-France, and lots more! Four Generations of Congo Music<http://www.afropop.org/radio/radio_program/ID/416/Four%20Generations%20of%20Congo%20Music> "Papa" Wendo Kolosoy is the centerpiece of this delightful retrospective program that acts our overdue tribute to the grandfather of Congolese rumba, who died in 2008. Afropop Worldwide traveled to Kinshasa in 2001 to do exclusive reportage on the first new recording of Wendo's in many years. We talk to the man and listen in on the recording session. After sitting out most of the 3-decade Mobutu era, Wendo put together a band of veterans with stories to tell, and sweet melodies and rhythms to share. Hear live sounds and interviews from Kinshasa, including Lutumba Simaro and Bana OK, and one of the kings of the current Congo music scene, Werra Son. era, Wendo has put together a band of veterans with stories to tell, and sweet melodies and rhythms to share. Hear live sounds and interviews from today's Kinshasa, including Lutumba Simaro and Bana OK, and the king of the current Congo music scene, Werra Son. [image: Reviews] Ancients Speak<http://www.afropop.org/explore/album_review/ID/3595/> A veteran bass player steps forward with a diverse, ambitious "vision of the Black Atlantic." Jeffrey Callen reviews Melvin Gibbs Elevated Entity, Ancients Speak. Thank You Very Quickly<http://www.afropop.org/explore/album_review/ID/3597/> Extra Golden's raw and rowdy African rock sounds matures on their third release. Six new songs capture the chaotic energy of Kenya following the 2008 elections. Review by Banning Eyre Troubadour <http://www.afropop.org/explore/album_review/ID/3596/> With sharp-tongued raps, and wide-ranging grooves laced with clips from vintage Ethiopian pop, K'Naan sets a new standard for African rap in English. The mean streets of Mogadishu become accessible and relevant to all in these beautiful, bold, and at ti [image: Features] Afropop's Best of The Latin Alternative Music Conferences, 2004-2007 <http://www.afropop.org/multi/feature/ID/755/> Afropop Worldwide digs into our archives for our favorite live recordings from the 2004 through 2006 editions of the Latin Alternative Music Conferenc and then hear the latest work from the 2007 edition by favorite artists we've been following. Cape Town Jazz Festival 2009: Review and Photos<http://www.afropop.org/multi/feature/ID/873/> Lee Middleton made her way through the jam-packed schedule at the 2009 Cape Town Jazz Festival. Her review covers performances by Hugh Masekela, Philip Tabane and Malombo, Zap Mama, Mos Def, and some new names. Photos by Bruce Anderson. Postcard from Mexico <http://www.afropop.org/multi/feature/ID/875/> Rebecca Huval describes a right of spring involving butterflies and a rather morbid folksong... Photos by Alfred Megally [image: Interviews] Amadou Bagayogo talks about his life and music with Mariam, and their hit album, Dimanche a Bamako.<http://www.afropop.org/multi/interview/ID/84/> On August 9. 2005, Banning Eyre spoke with Amadou Bagayoko by telephone in New York. Riding high on the success of "Dimanche a Bamako", Amadou and Mariam had played two sold-out shows at Joe's Pub the night before. Here's their conversation. K'Naan discusses his new album,<http://www.afropop.org/multi/interview/ID/145/> The Toronto-based Somali rapper discusses his wide ranging new album, Troubadour (A&M/Octone), as well as the issues he faces straddling the radically different worlds of hip hop and world music, and his days in the American hood. Interview with Banning Eyre. Ryan Skinner on New York's Mande Community, Part 2<http://www.afropop.org/multi/interview/ID/144/> Afropop Worldwide's program New York's Mande Diaspora, Part 1: Building Community tells the story of one of America's most remarkable and musically rich African enclaves. The program relies on interviews and encounters with, and recordings by, a long list of artists from Gambia, Mali and Guinea who live or have lived in the New York area. Links to music and information about those artists can be found at the end of this feature. The program is built around the scholarship of Ryan Thomas Skinner, who studied the New York Mande community between 2000 and 2003, after having done field work in Mali. Banning Eyre conducted a very long interview with Ryan, to be published in two parts. Here is Part 2 of their conversation. [image: News Flashes] Afropop celebrates of The 2009 Summit of the Americas, by highlighting music from the Caribbean! <http://www.afropop.org/news_flash.php?ID=579> In response to the 2009 Summit of the Americas, Afropop is exploring the intriguing destinations and the musical hot spots of the Americas. This week, the musical traditions of Trinidad, Cuba, Haiti, Martinique and the Dominican Republic. ------------------------------ Fantastic Trip to Zanzibar's International Film Festival (6/26 - 7/8). Book NOW to get 10% off! <http://www.afropop.org/news_flash.php?ID=555> You have the opportunity to join an intrepid group going to the amazing Zanzibar International Film Festival from June 26 - July 8, 2009 (more information below). Book through Afropop and part of your fee will go towards supporting our great organization! Save 10% off regular rates if you book now!! Safari package add-on also available (See newsflash for details). ------------------------------ The Heineken TransAtlantic Festival April 2nd-April 25th<http://www.afropop.org/news_flash.php?ID=580> At this year\'s Heineken TransAtlantic Festival you can: go cuckoo for Cucu Diamantes, flow along to the rhythms of Aterciopelados\' new cd Rio, belt Mexican superstar Ximena Sarinana\'s songs along with her, join the soul-stirring journey that Tinariwen will take you on, or dance your boo-tay off with Budos Band! ------------------------------ [image: Free Stuff] Win a copy of Les Frères Guissé's "Yakaar" CD!<http://www.afropop.org/free_stuff.php?ID=563> Win a copy of Toumast's CD, "Ishumar"!<http://www.afropop.org/free_stuff.php?ID=564> Win Tickets to See "Meta & the Cornerstones" at Joe's Pub, 4/25!!!<http://www.afropop.org/free_stuff.php?ID=565> Win Tickets to the "African Soul Jam" on 4/26 @ Iguana Lounge!!!<http://www.afropop.org/free_stuff.php?ID=556> [image: City Hot Picks] Afropop New York City Select Concerts & Events Peek & Plan ahead! <http://www.afropop.org/events/NYC> Compiled by Marc Amigone [image: Afropman] Afropop e-Newsletter staff: Banning Eyre, Senior Editor, Afropop.org Sean Barlow, Senior Producer Matt Payne, Managing Editor, Afropop.org Marc Amigone, NYC Events Editor Contributors: Karima Daoudi, Chicago Events Editor; RaShonda Reeves; Santiago Felipe; Eva Peskin; Spencer Orey; Amadeus Junqueira Please become a Friend of Afropop <http://www.afropop.org/friends.php>. 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