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Airs at: Thu, 04/04/2024 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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Africa-O-Ye! on 09/17/15

Airs at: Thu, 09/17/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 09/10/15

Airs at: Thu, 09/10/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa O-Yé! - September 3, 2016

Airs at: Thu, 09/03/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 08/27/15

Airs at: Thu, 08/27/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Africa-O-Ye! on 08/20/15

Airs at: Thu, 08/20/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Zanzibar

Airs at: Thu, 08/13/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Music from the Swahili coast of East Africa is a fascinating blend of African traditions with influences from the Arabian peninsula, India, and beyond. ///  host: Andy Hosch Read more

Great sounds new & old.

Airs at: Thu, 08/06/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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On this week's installment of Africa O-Yé! we explore highlights from some recent releases including new music from Ba Cissoko, Bassekou Kouyaté, Cheikh Lô, and Pat Thomas, plus some great sounds of newly discovered archival material from Peter King, Amara Touré, and Mary A... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 07/30/15

Airs at: Thu, 07/30/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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In C Mali

Airs at: Thu, 07/23/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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On this week's installment of Africa O-Yé, we air a recent Malian recording of "In C", the influential minimalist work by the American composer Terry Riley.  In C Mali is performed by a large ensemble of mostly traditional African instruments.  The first hour of the show wi... Read more

Africa-O-Ye! on 07/16/15

Airs at: Thu, 07/16/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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