Welcome to "Africa-o-ye," Portland's ultimate destination for African music, where the airwaves come alive every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm on KBOO radio. Immerse yourself in two solid hours of soul-stirring African rhythms as we bring you the very best of the continent's diverse musical heritage. From the hypnotic beats of Afrobeat to the joyous melodies of Highlife, from the infectious grooves of Soukous to the captivating sounds of Juju, "Africa-o-ye" is your primary source for the vibrant and eclectic tapestry of African music. Tune in, let the rhythms transport you, and experience the magic of Africa right at your fingertips.
Oliver Mtukudzi and The Black Spirits, a revolutionary music group
originating in Zimbabwe, have been performing since 1979. The Black Spirits
members have changed over the years, consisting of over 50 members throughout
its time, with Oliver Mtukudzi, both musician and ...
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This time on Africa O-Yé! we explore highlights from Dust-to-Digital's
box-set of remastered 78's from the African continent.host: Andy Hosch
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Africa Oye for June 20th, 2013. Featuring a retrospective of the music of Les
Bantous de la Capitale, the premier group of 1970's Congo - Brazzaville.
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This week on Africa O-Ye! we explore a brilliant new compilation from the
Soundway label. "Kenya in the 1970's: benga, soul and rumba collide and
merge with tradition and culture. Musicians arriving from neighboring
Tanzania, Congo and Zambia to record in East Africa...
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This weeks host Dr. Zomb is happy to welcome back Christopher Kirkley to the
show. He'll be playing contemporary African music and letting us know what
he's been up to since we last heard from him. Check him out at
http://sahelsounds.com.
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