Review Music Reviews Franco: Africa's First Modern Pop Superstar Fresh Air February 12, 2010 • Congolese guitarist Franco is not well-known in America, despite being one of Africa's greatest pop artists. That might change, now that the the African guitarist and band leader's tracks have been released on two albums, Francophonic Vol. 1 and 2. Franco: Africa's First Modern Pop Superstar Listen · 6:20 6:20 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/123609938/123646562" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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It's Time To Party: Summer Songs African Dance Party: Celebrating A Continent July 23, 2009 • These five songs will work within any summer party mix. All come from the now-vintage repertoire of Afropop legends, and all have stood the test of time and animated countless festive occasions around the world. They're presented here in sequence to match the phases of a good party, from greeting and eating to drinking and dancing.
Best Music Of 2008 The Best African Music Of 2008 December 29, 2008 • This has been a strong year for African music, with two big trends emerging: the continuing integration of African music into the U.S. and European mainstream, as well as the ongoing unearthing of treasures from Afropop's "golden era," particularly the '70s. Hear Banning Eyre Discuss His Top Pick Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98158941/98778565" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Music Reviews A 'Francophonic' Take On Congolese Pop December 17, 2008 • Though the Congolese music known as soukous was Africa's biggest pop-music style in the '70s and '80s, it only reached the U.S. in bits and pieces. But a new anthology by the musician known as Franco goes a long way toward completing the puzzle. A 'Francophonic' Take On Congolese Pop Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98201556/98410259" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
A 'Francophonic' Take On Congolese Pop Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98201556/98410259" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
