Africa-O-Ye!

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Airs at: Thu, 05/09/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Every Thursday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

 

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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.

1st Thursday -  Konah Hall
2nd Thursday - TBA
3rd Thursday - Mike Johnson
4th Thursday -  Henri Mandekor
5th Thursday - TBA

 

Check out the show Andy did with Ghanaian master drummer Obo Addy

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Music from Niger

Airs at: Thu, 07/12/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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From Agadez, Niger: Tuareg guitarist & singer Bombino returns to Portland on Friday, July 20th to perform with his group at the Star Theater. In anticipation of this event, this week Africa O-Yé! will feature Bombino's music, along with other Nigerien artists including Etr... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 07/05/18

Airs at: Thu, 07/05/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 06/28/18

Airs at: Thu, 06/28/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 06/21/18

Airs at: Thu, 06/21/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Keita: Heritage of the Griots

Airs at: Thu, 06/14/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thursday June 14 (same day as this program) -  Join KBOO and Ko-Falen (Ko-FALL-en) Cultural Center at the Clinton Street Theater for an extraordinary evening of storytelling, recounting Africa's 13th century epic tale of Sundiata Keita,  creator of the great empire of Mali.... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 06/07/18

Airs at: Thu, 06/07/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 05/31/18

Airs at: Thu, 05/31/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 05/17/18

Airs at: Thu, 05/17/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 05/10/18

Airs at: Thu, 05/10/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 05/03/18

Airs at: Thu, 05/03/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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