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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From Agadez, Niger: Tuareg guitarist & singer Bombino returns to Portland
on Friday, July 20th to perform with his group at the Star Theater. In
anticipation of this event, this week Africa O-Yé! will feature Bombino's
music, along with other Nigerien artists including Etr...
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Thursday June 14 (same day as this program) - Join KBOO and Ko-Falen
(Ko-FALL-en) Cultural Center at the Clinton Street Theater for an
extraordinary evening of storytelling, recounting Africa's 13th century epic
tale of Sundiata Keita, creator of the great empire of Mali....
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