Africa O-Ye!
African music with Firefly, featuring music from every nook and corner of the African continent, plus the islands of Caper Verde, and the red island of Madagascar.
Also featured are live interviews of some touring African artists, such as Angelique Kidjo, Shimita, King Kester Emeneya, Boukman Eksperyans, Macka B and Mad Professor, Alpha Yaya Diallo, etc
New African CDs are previewed before being released in the stores, etc
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Master Musicians of Jajouka's Bachir Attar Interview
Bachir Attar of The Master Musicians of Jajouka stopped by KBOO studios for an interview on the eve of their performance at the Roseland Theater.


On hand were host Firefly, The Outside World's Daniel Flessas and DJ ManRich.
- Artist: Africa O-Ye!
- Title: Master Musicians of Jajouka's Bachir Attar Interview
- Album: Africa O-Ye! Feb. 19, 2009
- Length: 23:10 minutes (21.21 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
Playlists
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 02/04/2010
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Mtukudzi | Rirongere | Tuku Music |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | Hear Me Lord | Ziwere Mukobenhavn |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | The Third World Cries Everyday | Wonai |
| Lebo M | He Lives In You | Rhythm of the Pride Lands |
| Letta Mbulu | Melodi | Hugh Masekela presents the Chisa Years |
| Vusi Mahlasela | Song for Thandi | Guiding Star |
| Vusi Mahlasela | Melodi Ya Mamelodi | The Voice |
| Hugh Masekela | Languta | Hope |
| Vusi Mahlasela | Nqondo Phumula | Wisdom of Forgiveness |
| Vodu155 | Zaka | Vodu 155 |
| Simbi | Rasanbleman | Vodou Beat |
| Boukan Ginen | Ede M Chante | Jou A Rive |
| King Posse | Retounen | Carnival |
| Ismael Lo | Rero | Peaceful Planet |
| Trio Ivoire | Kano | Tales of the Kora |
| Aurlus Mabele | Peine D'Amour | Dossier X |
| Kaissa | Wa | Women of the World |
| Khadja Nin | Kuji Fondeya | Ya |
| Angelique Kidjo | Shango | Peaceful Planet |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 01/21/2010
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Lucky Dube | Baxoleleni | Retrospective |
| Afronaut | Eeze Now | the African Lounge Experience |
| Duo Juluka | Umanqoba | Johnny Clegg & Sipho Mchunu, Ladysmith Black Mambazo |
| Deep Evolution featuring Mdu | Higher | Kwaito Bash Hits |
| Condry Ziqubu | Rambo | Planet Africa |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | The Third World Cries Everyday | Wonai |
| Tu Nokwe | Shosholoza | African Child |
| Neco Nouvellas | Afikile Afrika | New Dawn Khu Khata |
| Bongo Maffin | Twasa | Bongolution |
| Chicco | Sporo | Mamatilida |
| Boukman Eksperyans | Mesaj A Ginen | Revolution |
| Boukman Eksperyans | Zan j Yo | Libete/Freedom |
| Boukman Eksperyans | Mariaj Azaka | Revolution |
| Ismael Lo | Jammu Africa | Jammu Africa |
| Ismael Lo | Faut Qu'On S'Aime | Dabah |
| Babacar Faye | Fete | The Shrine Afro Digital |
| Sedhiou Band | Lansana | Africa Kambeng |
| Henri Dikongue | We Nde Mba | C'est La Vie |
| Salif Keita | Baba | Moffou |
| Mory Kante | Bankiero | Touma |
| Magic System | Patou S'amuse | 1er Gaou |
| Geofrrey Oryema | Ye Ye Ye | Planete Afrique vol2 |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 01/14/2010
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Izigi Zabezayo | Malume | Homebrew Vol 2 |
| Boyoyo Boys | Mthwalo | Homebrew Vol 3 |
| Manka Le Phallang | Khutsana | Homebrew Vol 1 |
| Jaojoby | E-Tiako! | E-Tiako! |
| Imbizo | Kude Kukhatsana | Amalombolombo |
| A Peace of Ebony | Vadzimu | African Groove |
| Jeffrey Maluleke | Kilmanjaro | All the Hits Vol. 3 |
| Pierre Akendegue | Epuguzu | Africa - Colors of the World |
| Bongo Maffin | Twasa | Bongolution |
| Johnny Clegg & Savujka | Asimbonanga | Planete Afrique 2 |
| Boukman Eksperyans | What I've Lost | Libete/Freedom |
| Boukman Eksperyans | Nou Pa Vle Lage | Revolution |
| Gabriel Omolo & His Apollo | Tony Onyango | Kenya Dance Mania |
| Hijas Del Sol | Kotto | Kotto |
| Hijas Del Sol | A Bola Be Itohi | Sibeba |
| New Star Orchestra | Baya ba Koni | Yoruba Street Percussion |
| Rigo Star | Attention | Africa: Colors of the World |
| Alpha Blondy | Saraka | Yitzhak Rabin |
| Oumou Sangare | Wele Wele | Seya |
| Boukman Eksperyans | Zili | Libete/Freedom |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 01/07/2010
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Mtukudzi | The Third World Cries Everyday | Wonai |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | Ziva Nguva | Vhunze Moto |
| Chicco | Sixolele Baba | South African Rhythm Riot: The Indestructible Beat of Soweto Vol6 |
| Mbogeni Ngema | Afrika | Africa On Mango |
| Jaojoby | Tsy Zanakra Mpanarivo | Malagasy |
| Condry Ziqubu | Rambo | Planet Africa |
| Brenda Fassie | Vuli Ndlela | South Africa Rhythm Riot The Indestructible Beat of Soweto Vol 6 |
| Amaswazi Emvelo & Mahlathini | Nginokuthula | The Indestructible Beat of Soweto Vol 3 |
| Boli Mootseng | Kasumba Kasamba | A Hand-full of Namibians |
| Splash | Eye for An Eye | Hits of South Africa |
| Dobet Gnahore | Issa | Na Afriki |
| Boni Gnahore | Moissale | Pedou |
| Habib Koite | Sirata | Mali to Memphis |
| Habib Koite | Musa Ko | Musa Ko |
| Issa Bagayogo | Dunu Kan | Mali Koura |
| Toure Toure | Casamance | Ladde Ladde |
| Nana Matias | Pays Sol | Putumayo Presents Cape Verde |
| Fantcha | Cinderella | Criolinha |
| Papa Wemba | Lingo Lingo | Planete Afrique 2 |
| Khaled | Zine-A-Zine | N'ssi N'ssi |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 12/31/2009
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Suthukazi Arosi | Ilanga Selishonile | Mahube music from South Africa |
| Amampondo | Vuyani | Vuyani |
| Sabela | Isiko Lika Baba | Abelungu Abanyama |
| Selaelo Selota | Thrrr...Phaaaa | Enchanted Gardens |
| Letta Mbulu | U Se Mcani | Hugh Masekela presents the Chisa Years |
| Busi Mhlongo & Twasa | Ujantshi | Babhemu |
| Louis Mhlanga | Afrika Ya Uya | Shamwari |
| Dorothy Masuka | Magumede | Pata Pata |
| Boni Gnahore | Kpako Solo | Pedou |
| Coco Mbassi | Mbombo | Sepia |
| Baka Beyond | Beyond the Forest | Beyond the Forest |
| King Sunny Ade | Komi Komi | Let them Say & Edide Classic Vol 1 |
| King Sunny Ade | Won Ron Mo loja | King Sunny Ade Classics Vol 2 Ekilo Fomo & Way Forward |
| King Sunny Ade | Mo Ri Sis Meji | King Sunny Ade Classic Viol 4Mo ti Mo & Destiny |
| Amadou et Miriam | Taxi Bamako | Dimanche A Bamako |
| Amadou et Miriam | Toubolo Kono | The Best of Je Pense A Toi |
| Cheikh Tidiane Seck | Mbadudi | MandinGroove |
| Coba Coba | Tumbala | Novalima (remix) |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 12/24/2009
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Robson Banda & thw New Black Eagles | Masvingo Netara | Spirit of the Eagle Zimbabwe Frontlinbe Vol 2 |
| Tobias Areketa & the Shazi Banda | Uya Iwe | Jit the Movie |
| Patrick Mkwamba & the Four Brothers | Mombe Yeumai | Spirit of the Eagle Zimbabwe Frontlinbe Vol 2 |
| Muzik Ye Afrika | Shungu Lwe | Jit Jive |
| Amampondo | Seng 'Inkomo | Vuyani |
| Bayete | Kgabo | What About Tomorrow? |
| Revolution | Vhavenda | Tales of Tsotsi Beats |
| Bongo Muffin | Twasa | Bongolution |
| Manu Dibango & Lady Blacksmith Mambazo | Wimoweh | Planete Afrique 2 |
| Fundamental featuring Zamo Mbuto & Comrades | Fire Water | The Outernationalists present Ethnomixicology |
| Brenda Fassie | Higher and Higher | Mama |
| Richard Bona | Engingilate & Ekwa Mwato | Bona Makes You Sweat |
| Daddy Saj | Corruption | Indestructible African Beats |
| Salif Keita | Nou Pas Bouger | Planet Africa |
| Issa Bagayogo | Sebero | Mali Koura |
| Boubacar Traore | Duna Ma Yalema | Macire |
| Cheb Mami w/ Ziggy Marley | Madanite | One World Many Cultures |
| Sedhiou Band | Lansana | Africa Kambeng |
| Toure Toure | African Woman | Ladde |
| Dobet Gnahore | Inyembezi Zam | Na Afriki |
| Resonance | Chinwe Ike | Chinwe Ike |
| Lagbaja | Mammoney Horns | Africano |
| Lagbaja | Mammoney | Africano |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 12/17/2009
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Juluka | N ans Impi | Planet Africa |
| Laduma | Lingaka | Voices of Africa |
| Letta Mbulu | Macongo | Hugh Masekela presents the Chisa Years |
| Hugh Masekela | Stimela | Tomorrow |
| Hugh Masekela | Mama Ndoro | Black to the Future |
| Fafi | Chenzira House Remix | Groove or Die |
| Baka Beyond | Baka Play Baka | Spirit of the Forest |
| Baka Beyond | Song of Hyrax | Beyond the Forest |
| Patricia Majalisa | Uwee Uwee | Hits of South Africa |
| Orchestre National de Barbes | Mimousa | En Concert |
| Vieux Farka Toure | Sarama | Fondo |
| Ali Farka Toure | Karaw | Festival in the Desert |
| Ifang Bondi | Yolele | Gis Gis |
| Baaba Maal | International | Baaba Maal feauturing Brazilian Girls |
| Adewale Ayuba | Oya | Fuji Satisfaction |
| Angelique Kidjo | Gimme Shelter | Djin Djin |
| Neba Solo | Cinporoko Nonougoro | Kene Balafons |
| Issa Bagayogo | Konloun | Sya |
| Farafina | Sababou | Kanou |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 12/10/2009
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Denis Azor | Ala Li La | The Rough Guide to Music of Indian Ocean |
| Hiyari Nour | Rwahaman | Sambe-Comores |
| Mabulu | Maldeyeni | Afro-Portuguese Odyssey |
| Boli Mootseng | Kasumba Kasamba | A Hand-full of Namibians |
| Ashaad | Mhane | Kwaito Bash Hits |
| J.J. Chauke & the Tiyimeleni Young Sisters | Madyisa Mbitsi | The Indestructible Beat of Soweto Vol 3 |
| Malombo | Mashaba | The Indestructible Beat Of Soweto Vol 3 |
| Fafi aka 3 percent | Chenzira House Remix | Groove or Die |
| DJ FISTAZ | Bueno Vistaz | All the Hits Vol 3 |
| Issa Bagayogo | Dunu Kan | Mali Koura |
| Oumou Sangare | Kayini Wura | Fruit of Freedom |
| Henri Dikongue | N'dolo | Mot a bobe |
| Henri Dikongue | Nolasu | C'est La Vie |
| Manu Dibango | Mincalor | Polysonik |
| Farafina | Africa | Midnight in Mali |
| Les Ballet Africains | Kouloumba | Heritage |
| Boniface Koufoundilla | Bino Bolon Bosele | The World is Shaking Cubanismo from the Congo, 1954-55 |
| Wasis Diop | Dune | Islandoutpost |
| Mama Sissoko | Boma Ma | Soleil Du Minuit |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 12/03/2009
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Laduma | Lingaka | Voices of Africa |
| Busi Mhlongo | Izinziswa | Fruit of Freedom |
| Steve Kekana | Angithandi Ukulwa | Jive Soweto |
| Afronaut | Ukunwaba | The African Lounge Experience |
| Dalom Kids | Anipfi | The Dalom Kids & Splash Collection |
| Afronaut | Liya Buya | The African Lounge Experience |
| Mandoza | Uzoyithola Kanjani | Mzansi Music |
| Zani Diabate | Super Djata | Africa On Mango |
| Poto Doundogo | Bolingo | Out of Africa |
| Charlotte Mbango | Dikom La La Mota | Tropical Dance Music from Cameron & Cape Verde |
| BoPol Mansiamina | Samba Samba | African Party |
| Segun Adewale | Atewo Lara ka Tepa Mo Se | Out Of Africa |
| Orchestre de Polyrhythmo | Agnon Dekpe | Echos Hypnotiques |
| Angelique Kidjo | Tche Koutche | Oremi |
| Novalima | Tumbala | Coba Coba |
| Novalima | Tumbala | Coba Coba |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 11/26/2009
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Nkuku & Jopie Sisters | Moliva | Homeland 2 - A Collection of Black South African Music |
| Chicco | Wemkwembu | Mamatilida |
| Splash | Tshikalaha | Mpantsula Jive |
| Johnny Clegg & Savuka | Tough Enough | Heat, Dust & Dreams |
| Inkunzi Emdaka | Ikhaya Lami | The Indestructible Beat Of Soweto Vol 3 |
| Chicco | Matshidiso | Mamatilida |
| Eyuphoro | Nifungo | Mama Mosambiki |
| Rosalia M'boa | Umunghani Qa Mani | Tales of Mozambique |
| Robson Banda & the New Black Eagles | Masvingo Netara | Spirit of the Eagle Zimbabwe Frontlinbe Vol 2 |
| The Dalom Kids | Vhonemukula | Mpantsula Jive |
| Swit | Sexta-Feira | Tales of Mozambique |
| Orchestre De Polyrythmo | Mi Ve Wa Se | Echos Hypnotiques |
| Les Freres Coulibaly | Yira Ye | Anka Dia |
| Afronaut | Kao Fela | the African Lounge |
| Daby Toure | Hammadi | Diam |
| King Sunny Ade | Danfo Gedegbe | Omo Wunmi |
| Ayinde Barrister | Refined Fuji Garbage | New Fuji Garbage |
| Daby Toure | Kelimanta | Diam |
| Sidiki Diabate & Djelimadi Cissoko | Duga | Mali One Day on Radio Mali |
| Baaba Maal feat Brazilian Girls | International | Baaba Maal featuring Brazilian Girls |
| Gyedu Blay-Ambolley | Akoko ba | Booniay!! |
Playlist???
Loved the music! Would love a playlist as well!