Africa-O-Ye!

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Airs at: Thu, 12/05/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Every Thursday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

 

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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.

1st Thursday -  Konah Hall
2nd Thursday - TBA
3rd Thursday - Mike Johnson
4th Thursday -  Henri Mandekor
5th Thursday - TBA

 

Check out the show Andy did with Ghanaian master drummer Obo Addy

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Africa-O-Ye! on 10/09/14

Airs at: Thu, 10/09/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 09/25/14

Airs at: Thu, 09/25/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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New Favorites

Airs at: Thu, 09/18/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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On this week's Africa O-Yé! I'll be sharing highlights from recently acquired music --some of it brand new, some from vintage compilations.  We'll hear from the French/Burkina Afrobeat outfit Fanga's recent collaboration with Moroccan Gnawa master Maâlem Abdallah Guinéa: "F... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 09/11/14

Airs at: Thu, 09/11/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 09/04/14

Airs at: Thu, 09/04/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 08/28/14

Airs at: Thu, 08/28/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 08/21/14

Airs at: Thu, 08/21/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Malinke Renaissance

Airs at: Thu, 08/14/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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A great wealth of new music has emerged from this region of West Africa in recent decades, essentially modern in nature, but retaining the underpinnings from centuries of the griot tradition.  On this week's Africa O-Yé! we will hear from Malian artists including Oumou Sang... Read more

Guest DJ Hisham Mayet

Airs at: Thu, 08/07/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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This week Dr. Zomb is pleased to welcome back guest DJ Hisham Mayet, co-founder of the excellent Sublime Frequencies record label. Since 2003, Sublime Frequencies has released cds and lps of music discovered and recorded in exotic and obscure locales around the globe and Hi... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 07/31/14

Airs at: Thu, 07/31/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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