Àkójọpọ̀: Pan-African Art Music Conversations Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/akojopo-pan-african-art-music-conversations Akojọpọ Podcasts are a new and engaging way to interact with the Foundation's mission of bringing Pan-African art music stories to larger audiences than ever before! Our podcasts feature a wide array of topics, ranging from narratives on the Pan-African origins of African art music, to interviews on current African art music trends with Pan-African music professionals (musicians, composers, administrators, etc.) from around the world. Make sure to go to Akojọpọ Music Foundation's website (akojopomf.org) to learn more about our goals and programs supporting Pan-African art music! Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation c95a618b-2d57-5a53-9035-bb7991d866fe yes en Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:35:39 -0700 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:36:10 -0700 https://akojopo.org/pages/podcast https://img.transistorcdn.com/llf8fnxScxWVAz6enReg1_VVS1WyE90XrZXuhlopElk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kYjYz/ZmE5YmRmYzFlNTJl/OGM3YWE0MTY3MDhj/NWRiZi5wbmc.jpg Àkójọpọ̀: Pan-African Art Music Conversations https://akojopo.org/pages/podcast episodic Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation Akojọpọ Podcasts are a new and engaging way to interact with the Foundation's mission of bringing Pan-African art music stories to larger audiences than ever before! Our podcasts feature a wide array of topics, ranging from narratives on the Pan-African origins of African art music, to interviews on current African art music trends with Pan-African music professionals (musicians, composers, administrators, etc.) from around the world. Make sure to go to Akojọpọ Music Foundation's website (akojopomf.org) to learn more about our goals and programs supporting Pan-African art music! Akojọpọ Podcasts are a new and engaging way to interact with the Foundation's mission of bringing Pan-African art music stories to larger audiences than ever before. African Music, Pan-African Music, Akojopo, Pan-African Art Music Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation hello@akojopo.org No No Season 2 Ep 4 -Whose Vocabulary? Rethinking Arts Administration in Africa 11 11 Season 2 Ep 4 -Whose Vocabulary? Rethinking Arts Administration in Africa full e39893da-0ead-4e71-b006-d3f307bde20b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f959016 Kevin T. Dozwa has lived the language shift firsthand, from Shona-speaking Zimbabwe to Rwanda's evolving mix of French, Kinyarwanda, and English, and now teaches arts administration inside that transformation. In this episode, we explore what's lost and g

]]> Kevin T. Dozwa has lived the language shift firsthand, from Shona-speaking Zimbabwe to Rwanda's evolving mix of French, Kinyarwanda, and English, and now teaches arts administration inside that transformation. In this episode, we explore what's lost and g

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:02:51 -0700 Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation 3066 Kevin T. Dozwa has lived the language shift firsthand, from Shona-speaking Zimbabwe to Rwanda's evolving mix of French, Kinyarwanda, and English, and now teaches arts administration inside that transformation. In this episode, we explore what's lost and g

]]> African Music, Pan-African Music, Akojopo, Pan-African Art Music No Season 2 Ep.3 - Lango Language and Music Making in Uganda featuring Kia Sharon Peace 10 10 Season 2 Ep.3 - Lango Language and Music Making in Uganda featuring Kia Sharon Peace full 8c660a0b-df9b-4bb6-a2be-213a56210256 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b995ba47 In this episode, we spoke with Ugandan artist Kia Sharon Piece about the Lango language and its role in music-making. She shares how indigenous language informs rhythm, melody, and storytelling, offering a powerful perspective on the ways linguistic heritage shapes musical creativity in Uganda.

]]> In this episode, we spoke with Ugandan artist Kia Sharon Piece about the Lango language and its role in music-making. She shares how indigenous language informs rhythm, melody, and storytelling, offering a powerful perspective on the ways linguistic heritage shapes musical creativity in Uganda.

]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:00:00 -0700 Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation 2958 In this episode, we spoke with Ugandan artist Kia Sharon Piece about the Lango language and its role in music-making. She shares how indigenous language informs rhythm, melody, and storytelling, offering a powerful perspective on the ways linguistic heritage shapes musical creativity in Uganda.

]]> African Music, Pan-African Music, Akojopo, Pan-African Art Music No Season 2 Ep. 2 - Infusing Kenyan Indigenous languages Swahili, Meru & Kikuyu in Music Composition with KettyJackline Maina 9 9 Season 2 Ep. 2 - Infusing Kenyan Indigenous languages Swahili, Meru & Kikuyu in Music Composition with KettyJackline Maina full 2d3a14a5-dfe6-49d4-a05b-3f06cf64b5d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d71c8ea In this episode, we sit down with Kenyan composer KettyJackline Maina, who shares her creative journey of infusing indigenous Kenyan languages—Swahili, Meru, and Kikuyu—into music composition. From tonal inflection and sound textures to performance practices, KettyJackline explores how language shapes musical identity and bridges tradition with contemporary artistry. This conversation highlights the power of indigenous voices in redefining African and Afro-diasporic soundscapes.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Kenyan composer KettyJackline Maina, who shares her creative journey of infusing indigenous Kenyan languages—Swahili, Meru, and Kikuyu—into music composition. From tonal inflection and sound textures to performance practices, KettyJackline explores how language shapes musical identity and bridges tradition with contemporary artistry. This conversation highlights the power of indigenous voices in redefining African and Afro-diasporic soundscapes.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:32:16 -0700 Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation 3330 In this episode, we sit down with Kenyan composer KettyJackline Maina, who shares her creative journey of infusing indigenous Kenyan languages—Swahili, Meru, and Kikuyu—into music composition. From tonal inflection and sound textures to performance practices, KettyJackline explores how language shapes musical identity and bridges tradition with contemporary artistry. This conversation highlights the power of indigenous voices in redefining African and Afro-diasporic soundscapes.

]]> African Music, Pan-African Music, Akojopo, Pan-African Art Music No Season 2 Ep. 1 - Efik Language and Composition in Nigeria with Isong Akpan 8 8 Season 2 Ep. 1 - Efik Language and Composition in Nigeria with Isong Akpan full ed8c9e56-47a5-479e-b7b8-5d6937573a9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/6443ea3f In the Season 2 premiere of the Akojopo Podcast, Daniel sits down with Nigerian composer Isong Apkan to explore the beauty and complexity of composing in Efik — one of Nigeria's richly textured languages. From tonal nuances to compositional technique, this conversation goes deep into the art of making music in your mother tongue.

]]> In the Season 2 premiere of the Akojopo Podcast, Daniel sits down with Nigerian composer Isong Apkan to explore the beauty and complexity of composing in Efik — one of Nigeria's richly textured languages. From tonal nuances to compositional technique, this conversation goes deep into the art of making music in your mother tongue.

]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:34:04 -0700 Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation 2147 In the Season 2 premiere of the Akojopo Podcast, Daniel sits down with Nigerian composer Isong Apkan to explore the beauty and complexity of composing in Efik — one of Nigeria's richly textured languages. From tonal nuances to compositional technique, this conversation goes deep into the art of making music in your mother tongue.

]]> African Music, Pan-African Music, Akojopo, Pan-African Art Music No Season 1 Ep. 7 - Guerrilla Tactics in Nigerian Arts Administration: Strategic Adaptation in a Complex Landscape with Daniel Kumapayi 7 7 Season 1 Ep. 7 - Guerrilla Tactics in Nigerian Arts Administration: Strategic Adaptation in a Complex Landscape with Daniel Kumapayi full 68b230ed-9267-412f-ae1a-81fb38b73761 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eae8c5c1 In this episode, Daniel breaks down his piece on guerrilla tactics in Nigerian arts administration — what it really takes to survive, adapt, and build in a system that wasn't designed for you.

]]> In this episode, Daniel breaks down his piece on guerrilla tactics in Nigerian arts administration — what it really takes to survive, adapt, and build in a system that wasn't designed for you.

]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:34:13 -0700 Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation 493 In this episode, Daniel breaks down his piece on guerrilla tactics in Nigerian arts administration — what it really takes to survive, adapt, and build in a system that wasn't designed for you.

]]> African Music, Pan-African Music, Akojopo, Pan-African Art Music No Season 1 Ep. 6 - Exploring African Art Music with Chukwuebuka Ozioko 6 6 Season 1 Ep. 6 - Exploring African Art Music with Chukwuebuka Ozioko full da01d032-8331-4c28-b5ae-e8b320498827 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cc97891 Composer and musician Chukwuebuka Ozioko discusses African Art Music as both a creative practice and an evolving tradition. We explore compositional approaches, cultural influences, and the responsibilities of contemporary African artists working within and beyond inherited musical frameworks.

]]> Composer and musician Chukwuebuka Ozioko discusses African Art Music as both a creative practice and an evolving tradition. We explore compositional approaches, cultural influences, and the responsibilities of contemporary African artists working within and beyond inherited musical frameworks.

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:08:35 -0700 Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation 3691 Composer and musician Chukwuebuka Ozioko discusses African Art Music as both a creative practice and an evolving tradition. We explore compositional approaches, cultural influences, and the responsibilities of contemporary African artists working within and beyond inherited musical frameworks.

]]> African Music, Pan-African Music, Akojopo, Pan-African Art Music No Season 1 Ep. 5 - Voices of African Art Music Sound, Culture, and Collaboration with Jonatan Carrasco 5 5 Season 1 Ep. 5 - Voices of African Art Music Sound, Culture, and Collaboration with Jonatan Carrasco full c316901e-0fef-4370-9230-bd6dbd16e20e https://share.transistor.fm/s/526b7f70 In this conversation with Jonatan Carrasco, this episode explores African art music as a collaborative and intercultural practice. We discuss sound as a carrier of memory, the role of cross-cultural exchange, and how artists engage African musical ideas with respect, curiosity, and shared creative responsibility in today’s global music landscape

#PanAfricanArtMusicPodcast

]]> In this conversation with Jonatan Carrasco, this episode explores African art music as a collaborative and intercultural practice. We discuss sound as a carrier of memory, the role of cross-cultural exchange, and how artists engage African musical ideas with respect, curiosity, and shared creative responsibility in today’s global music landscape

#PanAfricanArtMusicPodcast

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:40:30 -0700 Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation 4861 In this conversation with Jonatan Carrasco, this episode explores African art music as a collaborative and intercultural practice. We discuss sound as a carrier of memory, the role of cross-cultural exchange, and how artists engage African musical ideas with respect, curiosity, and shared creative responsibility in today’s global music landscape

#PanAfricanArtMusicPodcast

]]> African Music, Pan-African Music, Akojopo, Pan-African Art Music No Season 1 Ep. 4 - Exploring Pan-African Art Music as a Vocalist with Aderayo Odebiyi 4 4 Season 1 Ep. 4 - Exploring Pan-African Art Music as a Vocalist with Aderayo Odebiyi full 807b4b25-2c11-42ae-8637-d9698bd1f536 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c6bb4f5 Vocalist Aderayo Odebiyi joins us to reflect on Pan-African Art Music through the lens of the voice. This episode examines repertoire, language, identity, and performance practice, highlighting how vocal expression becomes a powerful site for cultural connection, interpretation, and storytelling across Africa and its diaspora.

]]> Vocalist Aderayo Odebiyi joins us to reflect on Pan-African Art Music through the lens of the voice. This episode examines repertoire, language, identity, and performance practice, highlighting how vocal expression becomes a powerful site for cultural connection, interpretation, and storytelling across Africa and its diaspora.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:49:03 -0700 Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation 5029 Vocalist Aderayo Odebiyi joins us to reflect on Pan-African Art Music through the lens of the voice. This episode examines repertoire, language, identity, and performance practice, highlighting how vocal expression becomes a powerful site for cultural connection, interpretation, and storytelling across Africa and its diaspora.

]]> African Music, Pan-African Music, Akojopo, Pan-African Art Music No Season 1 Ep. 3 - What is African Art Music?: The People's Rhythm with Ngozi Emeagwai 3 3 Season 1 Ep. 3 - What is African Art Music?: The People's Rhythm with Ngozi Emeagwai full 8535aeed-bf0e-46d1-971d-9095061eadd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bf70ff6 What defines African Art Music, and who does it belong to? In this conversation with Ngozi Emeagwai, we explore African Art Music as a people-centered practice—rooted in community, lived experience, and cultural continuity. The episode challenges narrow definitions and re-centers African voices in shaping the narrative.

]]> What defines African Art Music, and who does it belong to? In this conversation with Ngozi Emeagwai, we explore African Art Music as a people-centered practice—rooted in community, lived experience, and cultural continuity. The episode challenges narrow definitions and re-centers African voices in shaping the narrative.

]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:01:41 -0800 Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation 347 What defines African Art Music, and who does it belong to? In this conversation with Ngozi Emeagwai, we explore African Art Music as a people-centered practice—rooted in community, lived experience, and cultural continuity. The episode challenges narrow definitions and re-centers African voices in shaping the narrative.

]]> African Music, Pan-African Music, Akojopo, Pan-African Art Music No Season 1 Ep. 2 - A Brief History of African Art Music With Joshua Kerobo 2 2 Season 1 Ep. 2 - A Brief History of African Art Music With Joshua Kerobo full 8284cf24-7ee2-40ac-af83-e626ff147180 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d252e9de In this episode, Joshua Kerobo offers a concise yet thoughtful introduction to the historical development of African Art Music. From indigenous musical systems to formal composition and institutional contexts, we trace how African composers and musicians have shaped an art music tradition rooted in culture, resistance, and innovation - both on the continent and in the diaspora.

]]> In this episode, Joshua Kerobo offers a concise yet thoughtful introduction to the historical development of African Art Music. From indigenous musical systems to formal composition and institutional contexts, we trace how African composers and musicians have shaped an art music tradition rooted in culture, resistance, and innovation - both on the continent and in the diaspora.

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:42:48 -0800 Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation 882 In this episode, Joshua Kerobo offers a concise yet thoughtful introduction to the historical development of African Art Music. From indigenous musical systems to formal composition and institutional contexts, we trace how African composers and musicians have shaped an art music tradition rooted in culture, resistance, and innovation - both on the continent and in the diaspora.

]]> African Music, Pan-African Music, Akojopo, Pan-African Art Music No Season 1 Ep. 1 - A Note from the Executive Director - Daniel Kumapayi 1 1 Season 1 Ep. 1 - A Note from the Executive Director - Daniel Kumapayi full 3c62a42b-bc4c-48d7-9300-9a6ba65d7254 https://share.transistor.fm/s/733c68ef In this opening message, the Executive Director of Akojopo Music Foundation reflects on the vision, values, and purpose behind the podcast. This episode situates Akojopo’s work within a broader Pan-African cultural ecosystem, highlighting the importance of storytelling, collaboration, and artistic stewardship in preserving and advancing African art music across generations and geographies.

Akojọpọ Podcasts are a new and engaging way to interact with the Foundation's mission of bringing Pan-African art music stories to larger audiences than ever before! Our podcasts feature a wide array of topics, ranging from narratives on the origins of African art music, to interviews on current African art music trends wit musicians, composers, administrators, etc.) from around the world. Make sure to go to Akojọpọ Music Foundation's website (akojopomf.org) to learn more about our goals and programs supporting Pan-African art music!

]]> In this opening message, the Executive Director of Akojopo Music Foundation reflects on the vision, values, and purpose behind the podcast. This episode situates Akojopo’s work within a broader Pan-African cultural ecosystem, highlighting the importance of storytelling, collaboration, and artistic stewardship in preserving and advancing African art music across generations and geographies.

Akojọpọ Podcasts are a new and engaging way to interact with the Foundation's mission of bringing Pan-African art music stories to larger audiences than ever before! Our podcasts feature a wide array of topics, ranging from narratives on the origins of African art music, to interviews on current African art music trends wit musicians, composers, administrators, etc.) from around the world. Make sure to go to Akojọpọ Music Foundation's website (akojopomf.org) to learn more about our goals and programs supporting Pan-African art music!

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:10:41 -0800 Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation featuring Daniel Kumapayi Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation featuring Daniel Kumapayi 179 In this opening message, the Executive Director of Akojopo Music Foundation reflects on the vision, values, and purpose behind the podcast. This episode situates Akojopo’s work within a broader Pan-African cultural ecosystem, highlighting the importance of storytelling, collaboration, and artistic stewardship in preserving and advancing African art music across generations and geographies.

Akojọpọ Podcasts are a new and engaging way to interact with the Foundation's mission of bringing Pan-African art music stories to larger audiences than ever before! Our podcasts feature a wide array of topics, ranging from narratives on the origins of African art music, to interviews on current African art music trends wit musicians, composers, administrators, etc.) from around the world. Make sure to go to Akojọpọ Music Foundation's website (akojopomf.org) to learn more about our goals and programs supporting Pan-African art music!

]]> African Music, Akojopo, Pan-African Art Music, Art Music, DanieKumapayi No