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 on Africa O-Ye! we explore a brilliant new compilation from the
Soundway label. "Kenya in the 1970's: benga, soul and rumba collide and
merge with tradition and culture. Musicians arriving from neighboring
Tanzania, Congo and Zambia to record in East Africa's ...
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This weeks host Dr. Zomb is happy to welcome back Christopher Kirkley to the
show. He'll be playing contemporary African music and letting us know what
he's been up to since we last heard from him. Check him out at
http://sahelsounds.com.
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Launched in 1989, Real World was founded by WOMAD and Peter Gabriel to
provide talented artists from around the world with access to
state-of-the-art recording facilities and audiences beyond their geographic
region The musical relationships generated at WOMAD festivals gav...
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Over the years there have been many fruitful musical collaborations between
Africa and the rest of the world. Sometimes as the result of expatriate
African artists working in Europe or America. Other times it's been
westerners traveling to the continent to work with Afric...
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