About this episode

This episode explores the transformative impact of 1970s music on global culture, particularly in Africa.

The 1970s was a decade that changed the world's popular music... No. Changed the world's culture. Whether you were boogieing to full-flower rock and funk, delving into free jazz, or discovering a hidden identity, the music was your constant companion. This was true in Africa as well. Ten years after most of the continent gained independence, new sounds were flourishing. This program samples the bounty from Ghana, Mali, Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe and more. Produced by Sean Barlow and Banning Eyre in 2005 APWW #461

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Hosts: Sean Barlow, Banning Eyre

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Organizations: Afropop Worldwide

Places: Ghana, Mali, Ivory Coast

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