Celebrate Music and Stories from the African Planet

Afropop Worldwide, our Peabody Award-winning program, has been a trusted gateway to the music and culture of Africa and the African diaspora since our launch on NPR in 1988. Our weekly, one-hour public radio show, heard on over 110 public radio stations and hosted by broadcast legend Georges Collinet, takes listeners on a journey through the stories and sounds from Nigeria, South Africa, Mali, Brazil, Jamaica, Cuba, New York and beyond. Our podcasts, social channels and unrivaled Afropop.org platform connect our audience to emerging as well as established artists, supporting a vibrant cultural exchange. Now, more than ever, the world needs this music.

Your gift today keeps our fresh reporting, artist interviews, reviews, features and videos rocking the global media mix.

Become a supporting member now and keep the beat alive.

Your Support Matters Now More than Ever

We are one of the longest-running music programs in public radio history and an essential platform for African musicians. Despite the rescinding of federal funding earlier this year and the resulting critical budget gap, we continue to innovate and connect with audiences worldwide through the internet, social media and public outreach efforts. Your tax-deductible donation directly supports the continuation and growth of our unique, award-winning work.

A Legacy Worth Your Support

✓ Public Radio: Our flagship discovery program draws on a unique archive built through four decades of research and reporting.
✓ Afropop.org: Visitors can search by country, artist, style or topic and get access to hundreds of programs, podcasts and features.
✓ Journeys Model: Supporting the ecosystem of African artists’ productions and tours at all stages, from planning to storytelling to publicity and follow-up. We effectively leverage our legacy as a trusted voice to support artists at all stages, showcasing both new and established artists.
✓ New Format: Afropop Living Room Series: Tiny Desk-like video performances in our home studio and those of our extended community give artists touring the East Coast a chance to share beautiful performances in an intimate setting.
✓ Archive Preservation and Development: Partnerships with Wesleyan University and the Archive of Contemporary Music will let us inventory, preserve and curate our extensive media archive for future generations.
✓ Help Us Transition: We continue the development of a multi-year succession plan to make Afropop Worldwide an enduring institution that will survive its founders and build on our work, preserving space for the next generation of African artists.

Please become a sustaining member today.

You can also mail a check to:

World Music Productions, Inc.
367 St. Marks Avenue, #72
Brooklyn, New York 11238

Make your tax-deductible gift today and help ensure that the rich musical heritage of Africa continues to inspire and educate future generations.

World Music Productions has an active profile on Benevity. You can double or even triple your generous contribution to Afropop Worldwide.

When donating through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF), search our legal name for our 501(c)3 organization, World Music Productions, Inc.

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