Culture

When Malcolm X went to Africa
"As long as we think that we should get Mississippi straightened out before we worry about the Congo, you’ll never get Mississippi straightened out."

The music of Madagascar’s young people
Celebrate a country's independence day by featuring some of the music of its young people. This is Madagascar's turn today, June 26th.

June 25th, Mozambican Independence
In celebrating Mozambican independence day, we made a list of the most popular music videos in mid-2011.


Jadakiss and the King
Hip hop is usually associated with revolution and counter culture. But American artists, who visit the content, usually side with power. Like Jadakiss did in Swaziland


The Russian connection
Soviet cinema had a major impact on the narratives, styles, and tone of African filmmakers.

Pleasurable Music
The second lives of Faaji Agba, a collective of octogenarian Nigerian musicians who perform a mix of Nigerians' favorite genres.


The Struggle Continues
The extended Weekend Music Break honors June 16th, 1976, featuring music from young South African artists, many of whom gained recognition online.
