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 has played an important role in liberation struggles the world over. In
the South African struggle against apartheid, song was especially powerful.
Celebrating the life and work of Nelson Mandela, this week on Africa O-Yé!
we look back at this musical legacy. We will ...
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"If Franco was the finest musician in the Congo, and indeed Africa, then his
rival Joseph Kabasele was the most influential band leader. Known as Le Grand
Kallé, he was a singer, songwriter and businessman whose band African Jazz
were the best-known exponents of Congolese r...
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Dr. Zomb breaks his hiatus to bring back Christopher Kirkley
http://sahelsounds.com just back from Africa! He promises to bring a
show's worth of music from Niger including '70s orchestra, Tuareg tunes from
Agadez, contemporary pop, and stuff he recorded... could be yo...
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Born in 1932, Miriam Makeba's professional career began around 1953, when she
was featured with the South African vocal group The Manhattan Brothers, whose
sound emulated Afro-American groups like the Mills Brothers and Ink Spots. In
1956, Makeba formed her own group, The S...
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