8th November 2024
[Afropop] The end of October brings autumn leaves, cooler weather, Halloween, and, of course, the Worldwide Music Expo (aka WOMEX). The floating convention takes place in a different city each year and this year it was held in Manchester, England. The city, which began as a Roman fort dubbed Mancunium, and later became what is considered the "first modern industrial city," has a striking skyline where 19th and 21st century buildings live side by side. But perhaps, for our ears, the city is best known for its
