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.
First of two programs devoted to the Malian guitarist Djelimady Tounkara -one
of Africa's best. Today we listen to Djelimady as leader and guitarist for
Bamako's Rail Band, founded in 1970, a group which spawned other great
artists including Salif Keita and Mory Kanté. Th...
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2015 brought new music from Cheikh Lô, Bassekou Kouyaté, Ba
Cissoko, Djessou Mory Kanté, and more;
Plus reissues from Peter King, Amara Touré, Mary Afi Usuah & volume 4 of
"Next Stop Soweto".
this week's host: Andy Hosch
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Orchestra Baobab was formed in Dakar in 1970, playing a luxuriant,
exquisitely mellow, and unique synthesis of traditional Senegalese Wolof and
Mandinka melodies combined with the rhythms of Afro-Cuban "son" fashionable
in Senegal during the 60s and 70s. Initially the grou...
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The iconic South African trumpeter, composer and singer is still going strong
at 76. In anticipation of his upcoming Portland performance with pianist
Larry Wilis (Thursday, November 19th at Revolution Hall) this week's
installment of Africa O-Yé! is devoted to Masekela a...
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