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 of the influential Nigerian-born drummer Tony Allen. Instrumental in
forming the foundations of Afrobeat, Allen was drummer & musical director of
Fela Kuti's band, Africa 70. Immersed in his youth with the sounds of
traditional Yoruba music, Juju, and Highlife, Alle...
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Vintage Senegalese popular music, mostly from the 1970s & '80s. More than
any other country in West Africa, Senegal is strongly influenced by Cuban
music, and this connection is clearly heard in much of what we will hear on
this installment of Africa O-Yé! This week's ho...
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The vibrant musical traditions of Sudan are the focus on this week's show.
We do not hear a great deal of music from Sudan, in part due to the social
disruption caused by decades of internal conflict. The end of the second
Sudanese civil war in 2005 promised to usher in a...
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