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
Audio
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 07/29/2010
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Mahotella Queens | Umona | Sebai Bai |
| Dorothy Masuka | Kutheni Zulu | Pata Pata |
| Amampondo | Itshintsh' Ikhona | Vuyani |
| Aba Shante | Sangena | Vukuzenzenle |
| Brenda Fassie | Jiva | Kwaito - South African Hiphop |
| Mapaputsi | 26/26 | Indestructible Beat |
| Chiwoniso | Matsotsi | Rebel Woman |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | Kunze Kwadoka | Paivepo |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | The Third World Cries Everyday | Wonai |
| Johnny Clegg & Savujka | Asimbonanga | Planete Afrique 2 |
| Issa Bagayogo | Dunu Kan | Mali Koura |
| Lagbaja | Coolu Temper | Lagbaja |
| Fela Anikulapo Kuti | Shenshema | Roforofo Fight |
| Fela Ransome Kuti | Alu Jon Jon Ki Jon | Open & Close |
| El Hadj N'Diaye | Casa Di Mansa | Xel |
| Trio Ivoire | Kano | Tales of Kora |
| Boubacar Diabate & Dialy Kounda | Kambeng | Kambeng |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 07/22/2010
| Artist | Title | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Masekela | Fela | Afrobeat No Go Die | Shanachie |
| Boli Mootseng | Kasumba Kasamba | A Hand-full of Namibians | Nocturne |
| Fire Family Band | Sungani Ana | Zambiance | Teal Records |
| Emmanuel Karumazondo | Nyama Ye Ku Gocha | A Hand-full of Namibians | Nocturne |
| Thomas Phale | Big Daddy | The Kings and Queens of Township Jive | Earthworks |
| Manu Dibango and Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Wimoweh | Planete Afrique vol2 | Conception |
| Neco Nouvellas | Afikile Afrika | New Dawn Ku Khata | World Connection |
| Tu Nokwe | Sana Iwam | African Child | Sheer Sound |
| West Nkosi | Shebeleza Mntwana | Rhythm of Healing | Earthworks |
| Fela Ransome-Kuti & The Africa '70 | Egbe Mi O | Fela with Ginger Baker Live! | MCA Records |
| Fela and Africa 70 | Who No Know Go Know | Everythin Scatter | MCA Records |
| Abdulai Bangoura | Sigiri | Sigiri | XX |
| Sekouba Bambino | Gnangnini | Sinikan | Next |
| Sekouba Bambino | Sily National 2000 | Ambiance Ballon | Syllart |
| Bankolo Miziki | Bokilo Mabe | Anthologie Vol. 1 | Reproduction Ngoyarto |
| Naka | Tchon Tchoma | Planete Afrique 2 | Conception |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 07/15/2010
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Izintombi Zesi Manje Manje | Awufuni Ukulandela A Na? | Next Stop Soweto |
| Miriam Makeba | Teya Teya | The Best of Miriam Makeba The Early Years |
| Duo Juluka | Umanqoba | Johnnny Clegg & Sipho Mchunu, Ladysmith Black Mambazo |
| Hugh Masekela | Ibala Lam | Live at the Market Theatre |
| Hugh Masekela | Ke Bale | Tomorrow |
| Letta Mbulu | U Sa Mcani | Hugh Masekela presents the Chisa Years |
| Orchestra Marrabenta | Nhimba Ya 'Dota | Independance |
| Necco Nouvellas | Zula Zula | New Dawn Khu Khata |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | The Third World Cries Everyday | Wonai |
| Masiye Band | Dziko La Mulungu | Zambush Vol. 1 |
| Lobi Traore | Korote Massiki | Segou |
| Ali Baba and Groupe Moti | Koumba Toure | Return To Your Roots |
| Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba | Musow | I Speak Fula |
| Ibrahim Hamma Dicko | Sida | Gao |
| Neba Solo | Vaccination | Kene Balafons |
| Neba Solo | Kalawani | Kene Balafons |
| Neba Solo | Ke4nedougou Foly | Kene Balafons |
| Novalima | Tumbala | COBA COBA |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 07/08/2010
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Mapfumo | Marevanhando | Chimurenga Rebel |
| Lora Chiorah-Dye & Sukutai | Mwari Komborera | Safarini |
| Doreen Thobekile | Hambanam | The Outernationalists present Ethnomixicology |
| Condry Ziqubu | Phola Baby | Pick Six |
| Doc Shebeleza | Ebumnandini | Tales of Tsotsi Beat |
| Bongo Maffin | Amadlozi | Kwaito - South African Hiphop |
| Thandiswa | Lahl Umlenze | Zabalaza |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | The Third World Cries Everyday | Wonai |
| Ephat Mujuru | The Train | Journey of the Spirit |
| Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba | Bambugu Blues | I Speak Fula |
| Ali Baba and Groupe Moti | Secoubeh Wonton | Return To Your Roots |
| Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba | Amy | I Speak Fula |
| El Hadj Ndiaye | Casa Di Mansa | Xel |
| Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba | Musow | I Speak Fula |
| Ali Baba and Groupe Moti | Fulbe Wonton | Return To Your Roots |
| Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba | Jamana Be Diya | I Speak Fula |
| Seba | M'Sirda | Ewa |
| Novalima | Tumbala | Coba Coba |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 07/01/2010
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Stella Rambisai Chiweshe | Ndangariro | Talking Mbira |
| Jaojoby | Sitrany Tsy Manano | E Tiako |
| Jaojoby | Malagasy | Malagasy |
| Orchestra Marrabenta Star De Mozambique | Nwahulwana | Marrabenta Piquenique |
| Orchestra Marrabenta | Parabens | Independance |
| Shiyani Ngcobo | Wayi Thathaphi | Introducing Shiyani Ngcobo |
| Abagqomi | Bakhuzeni | Golden Afrique Vol 3 |
| Mfiliseni Magubane | Uzothi Unamabhadi | Woza Sihambe |
| Bholoja | Mbombela | Putumayo Presents South Africa |
| Hugh Masekela & Letha Mbulu | Mahlalela | Golden Afrique Vol 3 |
| Femi Kuti & Positive Force | Beng Beng Beng | Shoki Shoki |
| Femi Kuti & Positive Force | Traitors of Africa | Fight To Win |
| Femi Kuti & Positive Force | Wonder Wonder | Femi Kuti |
| Konono No 1 | Zey Isa Langa | Live at Coleur Cafe |
| Mory Kante | Sabou | Sabou |
| Mandingo | Balafa | New World Power |
| Ali Baba and Groupe Moti | Koumba Toure | Return To Your Roots |
| Mama Sissoko | Manssane Cisse | Soleil Du Minuit |
| Salif Keita | Madan(remix by Gekko) | Indestructibel African Beats |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 06/24/2010
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Busi Mhlongo & Twasa | Umenthisi | Babhemu |
| Busi Mhlongo & Twasa | Babhemu | Babhemu |
| Busi Mhlongo & Twasa | Ujantshi | Babhemu |
| Chiwoniso | Gomo | Rebel Woman |
| Stella Chiweshe | Vana Vungu | The Healing Tree - The Best of Stella Chiweshe |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | The Third World Cries Everyday | Wonai |
| Mark Macina & Lebo M | He Lives In You | RHYTHM of the Pride Lands |
| Bongo Maffin | Gudoguru | Bongolution |
| Brenda Fassie | Higher & Higher | Mama |
| Lobi Traore | Denio Kelen Be Koko | The Lobi Traore Group |
| Lobi Traore | Kanu La Bin | Segou |
| Lobi Traore | Bari Bola Mini De | The Lobi Traore Group |
| Burkina Electric | Sankar Yaare | Reem Tekre |
| Issa Bagayogo | Filaw | Mali Koura |
| Femi Kuti | Survival | Femi Kuti |
| Salif Keita | Madan | Indestructible African Beats |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 06/17/2010
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Mbogeni Ngema | Simelane | Africa On Mango |
| Bayete & Jabu Khanyile | Jabula Time | Africa Unite |
| Mbogeni Ngema | Afrika | Africa On Mango |
| Necco Nouvellas | Afrikile Afrika | New Dawn Ku Khata |
| Tu Nokwe | Leopard | Inyankanyaka |
| Yvonne Chaka Chaka | Umqombothi Remix | Princess Of Africa |
| Zamo Mbuto & Comrades | Fun-Da-Mental | The Outernationalists present Ethnomixicology |
| Stella Rambisai Chiweshe | Ndinderere | Chisi |
| Yvonne Chaka Chaka | Mangwane | Power Of Afrika |
| Brenda Fassie | Jiva | South African Hiphop - Kwaito |
| Arthur | Haai Bo | Indestructible African Beats |
| Amadou & Miriam | A Chacun Son Probleme | 1990-1995 Le Meilleur Des Annees Maliennes |
| El Hadj N'Diaye | Yoon Wii | Xel |
| Tinariwen | Qualahila Af nTesninam | Indestructible African Beats |
| Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba | Amy | I Speak Fula |
| Konono No 1 | Nsimba & Nzuzi | Live at Coleur Cafe |
| Femi Kuti & Positive Force | Traitors Of Africa | Fight To Win |
| Trio Ivoire | Kano | Tales of the Kora |
| Angelique Kidjo | Move On Up | Oyo |
| Lagbaja | Mammoney Horns | Africano |
| Lagbaja | Mammoney | Africano |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 06/10/2010
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny Clegg & Savuka | Asimbonanga | Planete Afrique 2 |
| Juluka | Soweto | Ubuhle Bemvelo |
| Manu Dibango & Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Wimoweh | Planete Afrique 2 |
| Mandoza | Godoba | All the Hits Vol. 3 |
| Afrida Marimba Band | I Africa | Buyele Ekhaya |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | Mkuru Mkuru | Paivepo |
| Thomas Mapfumo | Marevanhando | Chimurenga Rebel |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | The Third World Cries Everyday | Wonai |
| Boom Shaka | Nkosi Sikelela | South African Hiphop - Kwaito |
| Hugh Masekela | Mayibuye | Tomorrow |
| Hugh Masekela | Ngena | Beating Around |
| El Hadj N'diaye | Xel | Xel |
| Issa Bagayogo | Sebero | Mali Koura |
| Tinariwen | Chatna | Amassakoul |
| Konono No 1 | Zey Isa Langa | LIVE at Couleur Cafe |
| Bassekou Kouyate | I Speak Fula | I Speak Fula |
| Naka | Tchon Tchoma | Planete Afrique 2 |
| Zao | Ancien Combattant | Planete Afrique 2 |
| Magic System | Papitou S'amise | 1er Gaou |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 06/03/2010
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Ihashi Elimhlope | kulukhuni | Jive Soweto - The Indestructible Beat of Soweto Vol 4 |
| Zed Nkabinde | Inkonjane Jive | Next Stop Soweto |
| Mzikayifani Buthelezi | Umuntu | Homeland - A Collection of Black South African Music |
| Nana | Nomathemba | AfriChill |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | The Third World Cries Everyday | Wonai |
| Miriam Makeba | Masakhane | Homeland |
| Miriam Makeba | Oxgam | Live at Bern's Salonger |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | Ziva Nguva | Vhunze Moto |
| Afrida Marimba Band | Makanani | Tales of the Marimba |
| Bholoja | Oxam | Putumayo Presents South Africa |
| Deep Evolution featuring M'Du | Higher | Kwaito Bash Hits |
| Splash | Cellular | The Dalom Kids & Splash Collection |
| Splash | Malende | AfriChill |
| Ifang Bondi | Yolele | Gis Gis |
| Juldeh Camara | Nyanyer Song | Ancient Heart - Mandika & Fulani Music of the Gambia |
| Vieux Farka Toure | Slow Jam | Fondo |
| Farafina | Kanou | Kanou |
| Sola Akingbola | Ninu Opon Ori Tiwa | Routes To Roots |
| Bantu featuring Ayuba | Oya | Fuji Satisfaction |
| Kanda Bonga Man | Sai | Kwassa Kwassa |
| Lagbaja | Konko Below | WeBeforeMe |
Africa O-Ye! playlist for 05/27/2010
| Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Juluka | Scatterlings of Africa | Scatterlings |
| Bayete & Jabu Khayinle | Jabula Time | Africa Unite |
| Vusi Mahlasela | Jabula | Guiding Star |
| Juluka | Uthando Luphelile | Universal Men |
| Amampondo | Seng' Inkomo | Vuyani |
| Bongo Maffin | Twasa | Bongolution |
| Oliver Mtukudzi | The Third World Cries Everyday | Wonai |
| Black Umfolosi | Helele Mama Afrka | Festival - Umdlalo |
| Thandiswa | Lahl' Umlenze | Zabakaza |
| M'Du & Ganyani | Wolla Wolla | Tales of Tsotsi Beat |
| Tsidii Le Loka | Rafiki Mourns | The Lion King |
| Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba | Amy | I Speak Fula |
| The Pan African Orchestra | Sisala Sebrew | Opus 1 |
| Angelique Kidjo | Afia | Oyo |
| Adama Yalomba | Miri Yoro | African Odyssey |
| Tinariwen | Aldechen Manin | Amassakoul |
| Orchestra Baobab | Dee Moo Woor | Specialist In All Styles |
| Idril | Exil (Dayrib) | The Best of Geoffrey Oryema |
| Habib Koite | Africa | Afriki |
| Ali Farka Toure | Ruby | Al Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate |
Playlist???
Loved the music! Would love a playlist as well!