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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A broad mix of South African music over the decades featuring The Flying Jazz
Queens, Mahlathini, Miriam Makeba, Manhattan Brothers, Letta Mbulu, Soul
Brothers, The Zulus, and much more /// host: Andy Hosch
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Join host Andy Hosch for a program of music from Ghana, including songs from
the newly released compilation from the late Ghanaian-Oregonian master
drummer, singer and bandleader Obo Addy.
http://oboaddylegacyproject.org
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We'll open and close today's show with music from Malian guitarist Vieux
Farka Touré, who performs at Portland's Doug Fir Lounge next Wednesday, Oct.
7. Also, some vintage Congolese Rumba including Franco, Grand Kallé, and
Sam Mangwana. /// host: Andy Hosch
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This week on Africa O-Yé we travel to Mali for music of Zani Diabaté, Salif
Keita, Bassekou Kouyaté, Oumou Sangaré, Neba Solo, Ali Farka Touré, Vieux
Farka Touré (who performs in Portland October 7th) and more. Also, the
Portland-based Malian artist Baba Wagué Diakité will...
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