To the rhythm of Afrobeat

PARTICIPATING SPEAKERS

Boza

Verito Asprilla

AJ Ramos

The rise of afrobeat has allowed African sounds to reach audiences around the world from the dance floor. For many, this phenomenon recalls the growth of Latin pop over the past decade—a movement that went from regional to dominating the global mainstream. But beyond the comparison, it is worth exploring the role of diasporas, platforms, international collaborations, and the building of global audiences. Is this a new cycle in global music, or a deeper transformation in how sounds circulate?