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.
Music from the Swahili coast of East Africa is a fascinating blend of African
traditions with influences from the Arabian peninsula, India, and beyond.
/// host: Andy Hosch
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On this week's installment of Africa O-Yé! we explore highlights from some
recent releases including new music from Ba Cissoko, Bassekou Kouyaté,
Cheikh Lô, and Pat Thomas, plus some great sounds of newly discovered
archival material from Peter King, Amara Touré, and Mary A...
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On this week's installment of Africa O-Yé, we air a recent Malian recording
of "In C", the influential minimalist work by the American composer Terry
Riley. In C Mali is performed by a large ensemble of mostly
traditional African instruments. The first hour of the show wi...
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Due to problems obtaining U.S. visas, Nigerian Juju superstar King Sunny Adé
has had to cancel his North American tour, which was to have included a stop
here in Portland later this month. In lieu of the concert, today's show
will provide a good dose of Sunny Adé's music. ...
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Finger-style guitar and rich vocal harmonies are hallmarks of Malagasy music,
along with traditional instruments incuding the valiha (tube zither), lokanga
fiddle, and sodina (bamboo flute). This week's host: Andy Hosch
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Today's show will feature acoustic guitar music from the central and
southeast regions of Africa. From intricate finger-pickers harmonizing over
Fanta bottle percussion, to solitary troubadors praising local beauties, a
beautiful spectrum of acoustic guitar and voice will b...
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