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'll be checking out selections from new albums by Orchestra Baobab
(Senegal), Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré, recent releases from the
Sudanese singer Alsarah & the Nubatones and T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de
Cotonou (Benin), plus more tracks from Soundway's "Kenya Sp...
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Mulatu Astatke left Ethiopia to study music abroad, first in London and then
in the U.S. where he became the first African student to study at Boston's
Breklee College of Music. He then returned to Ethiopia and created a new
hybrid blending Ethiopan modes and African sensib...
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