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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Two hours of exceptionally vibratory sounds emitted from traditional
instruments affixed with rattling and buzzing objects: thumb-pianos with
loose bottlecaps, xylophones with gourd resonators and shuddering spider
webs, begena strings buzzing against leather strips & other...
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A special series dedicated to various strains of polyrhythmic,
trance-inducing, hypnotizing musics throughout West Africa. Time-warping
Yoruba apala & waka --- spirit-invoking Fon vodun rhythms --- Tuareg
issawat desert drones --- Mood-altering Bambara mystical orchestras ...
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