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Check out Afropop’s video of a Sufi saint celebration in Upper Egypt!

Afropop’s  Sean and Banning have returned from Egypt with a plethora of music, video and sounds. This week they are taking a breather after an intense, month-long trip before delving into the 4-part radio & web series they will be producing on the music of Egypt. Stay tuned by reading Banning’s latest entry on Koranic Recitation.  You can also check out their video of a Sufi saint celebration (watch below) in Upper Egypt. Very cool video! Recommended to Sublime Frequencies fans!

 

3 video stories: Sonny Rollins vs Michael Brecker vs Antibalas

Text by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi

Here are three YouTube videos of two musicians, Jazz icons Sonny Rollins and Michael Brecker, and the Afro Beat Brooklyn band Antibalas. These three video speak for themselves. They tell us stories you might like to know. Enjoy!

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What is Afro-Pop? A very good example for this genre is Salif Keita!

Videos selected by Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi

Afropop’s Matt Payne asks the burning question on everyone’s mind: What is Afropop? Filmed and edited by Nova Ami. Thanks to Erich Woodrum and Carla Deamant!

International icon and Malian singer Salif Keita performs at Central Park SummerStage June 20, 2010. Afropop’s Banning Eyre catches up with him backstage and chats with musical wiz kid Toumani Diabate, son of Abdoulaye Diabate. A must see for music lovers!

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