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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Gary from Self Help Radio sat in today & played some of his favorite music
from Ghana. It's mostly highlife (as would seem natural) but there are some
surprises.
Image shown: "Independence Arch - Accra, Ghana" by George Appiah is licensed
under CC BY 2.0
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Hope you can join me for Africa O-Yé! this Thursday from 2-4 PM. I'll be
spinning some of my favorite tunes that I've played during my 11+ years as
one of the Africa O-Yé! hosts. After this week I will be stepping away
from the show but Africa O-Yé will continue and I hope...
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Join me on Africa O-Yé! for two hours of music from the Senegalese artist
Youssou N'Dour. The first hour will focus on his early work with Etoile de
Dakar in the late 1970s and early '80s. Then we'll hear selections from
N'Dour's long solo career, including his Sufi music c...
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