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.
Finger-style guitar and rich vocal harmonies are hallmarks of Malagasy music,
along with traditional instruments incuding the valiha (tube zither), lokanga
fiddle, and sodina (bamboo flute). This week's host: Andy Hosch
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Today's show will feature acoustic guitar music from the central and
southeast regions of Africa. From intricate finger-pickers harmonizing over
Fanta bottle percussion, to solitary troubadors praising local beauties, a
beautiful spectrum of acoustic guitar and voice will b...
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Join us this week on Africa O-Yé! to explore the roots of modern highlife
music, a mainstay of English-speaking West Africa during the early
post-colonial era. We'll be listening to highlights from a great new
compilation released this year on the Soundway label, and a few...
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A special tribute to the great singer, xylophonist and philosopher Celestine
Ukwu (1940-1977). Celestine Ukwu and His Philosophers National had an
undeniably unique, poetic and profound approach to Highlife music fused with
Igbo (Ibo) thought and tradition. The search for t...
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