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's host is Dr. Zomb with the Mississippi Records corner of Africa
O-Ye. Joining Dr. Zomb will be Eric Isaacson of Mississippi Records and
Christopher Kirkley of Sahelsounds.
Eric will be bring African music from reissue labels OTHER than his own this
time and I d...
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Andy hosts this week and will spin a wide ranging mix featuring some of his
favorite African releases of the past decade, including Orchestra Baobab,
Bembeya Jazz, Ba Cissoko, Wendo Kolosoy, Oliver Mtukudzi, Oumou Sangare,
Tinariwen, Vieux Farka Toure, and many others.....
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