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 on Africa-O-Yé! I'll be playing selections from of some of my
favorite African music releases of 2012. Along with new albums by Antibalas,
Amadou & Mariam, Sidi Touré, and Koo Nimo, we'll also check out two
outstanding Analog Africa collections: "Bambara Mystic So...
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This week's host Dr. Zomb is pleased to welcome back Hisham Mayet to the
show. Hisham is one of the folks behind the great record label Sublime
Frequencies and is responsible for tracking down and recording some very cool
music in various regions in Africa and getting i...
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti. The best for last....
This, the third of three shows devoted to 1970s Nigeria and the advent of
Afrobeat sums it all up: FELA.
One of the most iconic musical figures of the late 20th century, Fela
Anikulapo Kuti and Afrika 70's soul-jazz-R&B infused hig...
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The second of three programs devoted to the music of 1970s Nigeria. Artists
will include Peter King, The Ikenga Super Stars, Tony Allen, Fela Anikulapo
Kuti, and many others. << On January's show we'll air "Nigeria 70: The
Documentary" and more great sounds from the era >>...
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