Africa-O-Ye! on 09/05/13

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Thu, 09/05/2013 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
AFRICAN MUSIC: BEST OF RECENT RELEASES

On this episode of Africa O-Yé, we'll check out highlights from some of the best African music releases of the current year... A new album from Femi Kuti, plus vintage '60s-'70s classics from fellow Nigerian Tunji Oyelana.  Music by Ali Mohammed Birra from volume 28 of the "Ethiopiques" series.  Posthumous releases from Cape Verdean great Cesaria Évora. Soundway's wonderful "Kenya Special" double CD. Tasty ngoni-based music from Malian artists Makan Badjé Tounkara & Bassekou Kouyaté, and more...  This week's host: Andy Hosch

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