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.
This week's program will begin with selections from a great new recording:
The Nile Project "Aswan" a collaborative affort featuring musicians from
Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda. Then, by listener request,
we will check out the sounds of the 70's London-...
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A sampling of exceptional field recordings, including many by Hugh Tracey
from the 22-disc Sharpwood Productions series, plus highlights from Ocora,
Inedit, and Wergo releases. /// host: Andy Hosch
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Last month we explored the early work of Malian guitarist Djelimady Tounkara:
classic tracks with The Rail Band. This time around we'll hear more recent
selections from Djelimady's solo career, and work with AfroCubism, Dee Dee
Bridgewater, Bela Fleck, Kandia Kouyate, and t...
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First of two programs devoted to the Malian guitarist Djelimady Tounkara -one
of Africa's best. Today we listen to Djelimady as leader and guitarist for
Bamako's Rail Band, founded in 1970, a group which spawned other great
artists including Salif Keita and Mory Kanté. Th...
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