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.
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we revisit some favorites from the flourishing music scene in Lagos in the
1970s. We'll hear from Segun Bucknor, Orlando Julius Ekemode, Chief
Stephen Osita Osadebe, Celestine Ukwu, Sir Victor Uwaifo, and many more.
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Randy Weston, who celebrated the African origins of jazz and the myriad
other styles created by Africans in the Americas. Weston passed away Sept. 1
at the age of 92, bringing to a close an illustrious 60+ year career, in
which he stressed that Africanness, studied it's roo...
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