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 07/24/14

Airs at: Thu, 07/24/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 07/17/14

Airs at: Thu, 07/17/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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co-founder of Afrobeat

Airs at: Thu, 07/10/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 06/26/14

Airs at: Thu, 06/26/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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HIGHLIFE

Airs at: Thu, 06/19/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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this week's host: Andy Hosch Read more

SENEGAL

Airs at: Thu, 06/12/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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... Read more

Guest DJ Christopher Kirkley

Airs at: Thu, 06/05/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Guest DJ Christopher Kirkley joins Dr. Zomb to spin tracks and tales of his travels...    check him out at sahelsounds.com Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 05/29/14

Airs at: Thu, 05/29/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 05/22/14

Airs at: Thu, 05/22/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 05/15/14

Airs at: Thu, 05/15/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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