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.
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Thursday June 14 (same day as this program) - Join KBOO and Ko-Falen
(Ko-FALL-en) Cultural Center at the Clinton Street Theater for an
extraordinary evening of storytelling, recounting Africa's 13th century epic
tale of Sundiata Keita, creator of the great empire of Ma...
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Malian bluesman
Boubacar Traoré has been making music for over 50 years and was the first
guitarist to blend Mandingo musical traditions with African-American blues.
After enjoying success in the 1960s, Traoré's popularity waned and for
two decades, he disappeared from ...
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